Homes Sales for February

RVAR's President Update

Click on President Meg Dorsey's photo to watch the latest video update from RVAR's Board of Directors.

Lichtenstein Appointed to RVAR BOD

Congratulations to Robert Lichtenstein of Lichtenstein Rowan, REALTORS® upon his appointment, by the Broker Council, to serve on RVAR’s Board of Directors as the Broker representative. 

The “Economic Update” presents updates on timely topics that have an impact on you and your business. 

Ryan Price, Chief Economist for Virginia REALTORS®, will be our guest presenter. Ryan will provide us with an update on the outlook for our region in 2023 and throughout Virginia.

The “Economic Update” will be held on Tuesday, April 4th. The presentation will a hybrid event (up to 35 in-person) and will begin at 9:00AM with a brief welcome followed by Ryan’s presentation and include time for questions & answers. We should conclude no later than 10:00AM.  

Click here to register or contact the RVAR office. 

The “Economic Update” has the goal of providing local, informative presentations regarding topics that affect you and your business. All REALTOR® and Affiliate members are encouraged to attend. 

PUT A SOCK IN IT!

In what you may ask? Why, in our RVAR Sock Drive collection box. The RVAR Sock Drive, benefiting the Roanoke Rescue Mission, is in full swing! Collection boxes are located at the RVAR, in the main lobby and in the RVAR Training Room, at the back of the building. So, each time you come to the RVAR bring along a pair of new, unworn socks to help fill our collection boxes. We have a goal of 5000 pairs of socks. The drive will last until October 1st. 

2023 REALTOR® & Affiliate Night

If you could move in time, where would you go? That is the question as the 2023 Affiliate Committee asks you to step into our ‘Time Machine’. That is the theme for the 2023 REALTOR® & Affiliate Night scheduled for Tuesday, April 18th from 5pm-8pm! Also, the event will be moving to the Roanoke Country Club. 

Log on to RVAR.com to purchase tickets or click here to download the registration form.

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A Pet Food (and supplies) Drive

Join us on May 16 & 17 for A Pet Food (and supplies) Drive benefiting Angels of Assisi and the Roanoke Valley SPCA. Watch for more details in the April Newsletter.

2023 RVAR Spring Golf Tournament

The 2023 RVAR Spring Golf Tournament will be played on Friday, May 19th. This year our Tournament will be held at Ashley Plantation Country Club.

Get your team together and come out to the course! Great food, great prizes ($15,000 Hole in One Contest), and more!!

Click here to download the registration form.  

NAR REALTOR® Expo in DC

NAR’s Annual Trade Expo will be held May 8^th and 9^th (10AM-5PM) at the Walter Washington Convention Center in downtown Washington, DC. The Expo will feature the latest in real estate products and services from over 100 industry-leading companies. There will be tools and resources for every REALTOR®, such as lead generation systems, Internet prospecting solutions, virtual tour technology and more. Plan to stop by the show and walk away with profitable ideas to gain an edge in today’s market. Admission to the Expo is FREE for all REALTORS®.

Click here for more information or to register.

And NAR’s Annual Convention – which has been renamed NAR NXT, the REALTOR® Experience -- will be held in Anaheim, California November 14^th – 16th. Why not plan to treat yourself after a successful year! NAR will open registration in mid-May.

NAR Committees for 2024

Would you like to help shape the direction of the National Association of REALTORS®? NAR welcomes applications for its 2024 Committees (there are over 90 different Committees.) Click here for the application form, including information on all NAR Committees. The deadline to submit your application is May 15^th. NAR will announce appointments in the fall. Questions? nargovernance@nar.realtor

CRS Data's MLS Tax Suite Training

CRS integrates property tax records into FlexMLS for 22 area municipalities. Plus CRS provides foreclosure data, census and school reports and FEMA flood maps. Make the most of this MLS benefit by attending one – or both -- of these classes, scheduled for Friday, April 14th.

Class 1 Learning the Basics and Beyond (10-11AM): Learn simple searching and key features of the Property Report. Then learn more advance searching, such as searching by map or schools. Click here to register via Zoom or in person.

Class 2 Creating a CMA + Prospecting (11:30AM-12:30PM): Learn to create a Quick CMA and Custom CMA options. Then dig into the Prospecting Tool; learn to create mailing lists, labels and export your data. Click here to register via Zoom or in person.

Upcoming Education

Making Manufactured or Modular Homes an Option: Randy Grumbine, Executive Director of the VA Manufactured and Modular Housing Association, returns to Roanoke on Wednesday, April 12th, 11AM-12:30PM. Learn the difference between manufactured and modular, on frame vs. off frame, plus information on foundations and HUD tags.

Click here to register for this FREE class. This class provides two options to attend (1) attend class in person (max of 35) or (2) attend via Zoom.

Setting Expectations for Sellers: Instructor Curtis Burchett (MKB, REALTORS®) will explain how to price a house in today’s market and help your Sellers understand the Buyers’ perspective. Instructor Jay Kilby (RE/MAX All Stars Realty) will demonstrate how to use MLS charts and statistics to educate your Seller.

Click here to register for this class on Tuesday, April 25th, 11AM-12:30PM. This class provides two options to attend (1) attend class in person (max of 35) or (2) attend via Zoom.  

50 Shades of POA (the Property Owners Association Act): Attorney Jim Gilbert of Gilbert Law PC will address all aspects of the POA Act on Wednesday, May 24^th, 11AM-12:30PM. Learn what properties fall under the POA Act. Learn the difference between the POA Act and a road maintenance agreement. And learn the buyer rescission rights under the POA Act.

Click here to register for this FREE class. This class provides two options to attend (1) attend class in person (max of 35) or (2) attend via Zoom.

Shoreline Management Plan: Do’s and Don’ts: AEP Senior Environmental Coordinator Neil Holthouser returns on Wednesday, June 14^th, 11AM-12:30PM to explain how the Shoreline Management Plan affects the sale of properties on Smith Mountain Lake and Leesville Lake. He will focus on the purpose of the natural vegetative buffer and vegetation removal. He will also focus on docks – both new and existing – as well as property inspections.

Click here to register for this FREE class. This class provides two options to attend (1) attend class in person (max of 35) or (2) attend via Zoom.

Virtual GRI Classes: RVAR has partnered with Virginia REALTORS® to offer virtual GRI classes throughout 2023. Each class is offered in two half-day sessions. Below is the remaining class offered through the end of the May. 

GRI 507 Ethics & Professional Responsibility

April 4th 9AM-12:30PM

April 5th 9AM-12:30PM

Instructor: Tim Vohar

This course will clarify how the Code of Ethics helps your business and the reputation of all REALTORS®. Case studies will provide a hands-on opportunity for learning how to apply the Code in business every day. CE Approved = 4 hours Ethics and 2 hours Fair Housing; PL Approved = 3 hours Ethics & Standards of Conduct and 2 hours Fair Housing. Click here to register.

GRI 508 Real Estate Law & Virginia Regulations

April 26th 9AM-12:30PM

April 27th 9AM-12:30PM

Instructor: Jeff Wu

This course offers the most up-to-date changes to Virginia law and Real Estate Board regulations. Case studies will help you understand how the laws apply to you and protect the interest of your clients. CE Approved = 8 hours Legal Updates with Flood Content; PL Approved = 6 hours Real Estate Law and Board Regulations. Click here to register.

GRI 503 Business Planning

May 23^rd 9AM-12:30PM

May 24^th 9AM-12:30PM

Instructor: Jeff Wu

Do you have a well-laid plan for business success? This course covers the foundational skills for establishing a successful business. Learn how to develop your personal brand, identify your market niche and set goals for the future. PL Approved = 2 hours Current Industry Issues / Trends. Click here to register

Our RVAR Family

Sympathy

RVAR offers its sympathy to the friends, family and colleagues of Carolyn Pruett of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Smith Mountain Lake upon her passing. RVAR also offers its condolences to Tina Hatcher of Hall Associates upon the death of her mother and to Mary Mann of Lichtenstein Rowan, REALTORS® upon the death of her brother. 

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