July 2, 2020
Greetings!
The NVAR offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 for Independence Day.

SentriLock Support department will have reduced hours of operation on July 4. They will be open from 8 am to 6 pm.


NVAR Updates

NVAR's Fairfax and Herndon offices will be open Monday-Friday from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm starting Monday, July 6.

Shop the Realtor® Store in-person or online:

When making an online order, choose ship or pick-up.
Battle of the Bands: Decades Drive-In

To mark our 100th anniversary, which takes place in July 2021, NVAR will host a series of programs over the next year as part of our Centennial Celebration. Expect to see more details coming soon.

First up is our kick-off event, the Battle of the Bands: Decades Drive-In. Featuring musical performances from your favorite decades, this celebration will include food, games, prizes and more.

Do you play in a band or jam solo?  If so, jump on our (virtual) stage! We are taking entries for our Battle of the Bands contest and want our musically gifted Realtor ®  family to show their stuff!

Interested musicians, visit NVAR.com/BattleoftheBands to enter today!
Questions? Email [email protected]

Save the Date!
  • Wed., July 15 from 6 - 8 p.m. on Facebook Live
Grantor's Tax Increase Effective July 1, 2020

Effective yesterday, the grantor's tax in Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads has increased. The legislature passed a 5 cent per $100 increase in Northern Virginia and a 6 cent per $100 increase in Hampton Roads to be used for their regional transportation projects.

Form Changes Effective July 1, 2020

The NVAR Board of Directors has approved new forms and forms changes, as proposed by the NVAR Standard Forms Committee,  effective July 1, 2020.

Governor Northam Launches Rent and Mortgage Relief Program to Assist Virginians Facing Eviction or Foreclosure

Governor Ralph Northam launched the Virginia Rent and Mortgage Relief Program (RMRP), which will provide $50 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding for households facing eviction or foreclosure due to COVID-19. 

Virginia Rent and Mortgage Relief Program (RMRP)

The Virginia Rent and Mortgage Relief Program (RMRP) is designed to support and ensure housing stability across the commonwealth during the coronavirus pandemic.

Mortgage Rates Update

Mortgage rates hit all-time record low heading into the holiday weekend.
NAR Resources & Updates



Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
States are gradually starting to implement the new Pandemic Unemployment Assistance funded through the CARES Act.



Your July 1 - 15 Member Value Plus (MVP) Offer:
Your Action: Take advantage of any RPR resource offered in the Right Tools, Right Now Program
Your Reward: The Little Orange Book: Sales and Marketing Rules to Live By for Realtors (digital download)
Virginia Realtor ® Awards

2020 Virginia Realtor ® Awards: Open Now!

Help us recognize the best in the business by nominating your deserving colleagues or yourself! The nomination period will end on August 1, 2020.  
Tutorial: Opt-In for Text Messaging and/or Digital Magazine

Opt-in for a digital version of RE+VIEW magazine  and/or to receive text messages from NVAR, which will feature important alerts and a weekly digest.