Professional Development
Weekly News
August 24, 2020
NOTICE: BRAR will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 7th
Nationwide Launch of Flood Data

On August 26, realtor.com® launched new flood risk data features which will be available on most for-sale properties on realtor.com®.  Learn more
New-Home Sales Look a Lot Like
2006’s Housing Levels

Buyers continue to rush to the new-home market. Sales of newly built single-family homes in July surged to the highest pace since 2006, jumping 36% higher than a year ago, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Census Bureau reported Tuesday. Read more...
Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) from the National Association of REALTORS® empowers REALTORS® to evaluate, enhance and showcase their highest levels of professionalism. It’s not a course, class or designation—it’s an Endorsement that REALTORS® can promote when serving clients and other REALTORS®. Learn more here

The new property management certification, PM Certified, is here. PM Certified coursework will enhance your knowledge of property management law, regulations, agency, leases, rental maintenance as well as provide YOU tools for business and career success.  Learn more
This one-hour class is the Virtual Teamwork Edition! You will learn:
What to Post, New Features, Pitfalls to Avoid, How to Add and Remove Connections, Privacy Settings and Best Practices.

Instructor: Rachael Hite
BRAR's Annual Meeting
October 15th
September 16th 2PM
This course will answer the most frequently asked topics on contract issues, such as short sale ratification, default, termination, release, and more. The 2-hr class uses the second hour as a workshop format to work through various common contract scenarios using their knowledge of real estate contracts.  1 Hr Contracts and 1 Hr Real Estate Related
Instructor: Jessica Toones, VR Staff Counsel
Applicants with a current license in the state in which they completed the pre-license education work and passed a comprehensive licensing examination may seek licensure if they meet the requirements of W. Va. Code §30-40-15 and the requirements of the Commission’s Rules and by submitting the following, click here for more information.
Blue Ridge Association of REALTORS®
PH: 540-667-2606 www.blueridgerealtors.com