Professional Development
Weekly News
December 15, 2020
A Look into the Cloudy Crystal Ball
By: Dr. Lisa Sturtevant
CHIEF ECONOMIST

Most of us are ready to put 2020 behind us and to look ahead to 2021. While the crystal ball is cloudy, there are some glimmers of hope that offer optimism for the year to come. Economic conditions in Virginia will continue to improve, and housing market fundamentals will remain strong. Read more....
If Mortgage Rates Rise, Will the Housing Market Suffer?
By: Dr. Lisa Sturtevant
CHIEF ECONOMIST

Because higher mortgage rates make it more expensive to borrow, home prices must fall and sales must slow when rates rise, right? The truth is, there is only a modest relationship between home prices and mortgage rates. Read more....
Mark Your Calendars

January 11 & 25, 2021

BRAR has taken the hassle of figuring out what you need to take to complete your 16-hours of Continuing Education. We have scheduled a 2-day program to assist you with your license renewal. Take a look at our list of classes and instructors for January.
Broker Pre-Licensing Classes

Real Estate Brokerage - January 20, 2021

Get the tools you need to establish and manage a successful real estate brokerage firm. Learn how to become a leader and manage by improving communication skills; planning, organizing your office; understanding ethics, finances, marketing and advertising; hiring and directing your staff; tips for monitoring your operations; risk management and more. Students will form groups and create a real estate firm from the ground up then present their project to the class at the end of the course. Read more....

“Hobbyist stagers” may make mistakes that could prove costly to you or your client.

How novice mistakes, such as a lack of insurance or minimalist styling that fails to convey the full attributes of a room, can hurt sales and lower a home’s value.

Studies show that staging a property can lead to a higher sales price and a quicker sale, whether in a buyer or seller’s market
Build an Engaging Presence

Broker Tiffany McQuaid has developed marketing tools that delight prospects frustrated by quarantine living.

Key Takeaways:
  • The disconnected feelings common among people during the pandemic present an opportunity to start conversations in your sphere.
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