Homes Sales for March

RVAR's President Update

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

Botetourt County Courthouse Announcement

The Clerk of the Circuit Court in Botetourt County has shared the following announcement:

“Our Circuit Court Clerk’s offices will close to the public on June 2^nd and possibly through June 9^th. We hope to have our computers up and running by June 8^th or 9^th to begin e-recording and regular recording. Please keep in mind that this will totally depend on if everything computer/electronically works the way it is supposed to work! We hope to be fully operational and open to the public on June 12^th, although in regard to the actual Court, the Court itself will be closed through June 20^th and there is a remote chance the Clerk’s Office could be closed that long if major glitches occur.”

A Pet Food (and supplies) Drive

Make a PAW-sitive Contribution

Join us on May 16th from 8am-5pm & May 17th from 8am-3pm for A Pet Food (and supplies) Drive benefiting Angels of Assisi and the Roanoke Valley SPCA. This will be a drive up...drop off...drive away event held at the RVAR offices (back of the building) at 4358 Starkey Road. Click here for a list of needed items. Both charities request that food donated be Purina brand dog and cat food.

Our pets mean so much to us, so let's make sure that the pets that are waiting for their fur-ever home have all they need to stay healthy and safe.

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, continues! 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 collected 419 pair on the way to our goal of 5000 pair of socks. The drive will last until October 1st. 

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.  

Click here for more information or to register.

Advertising - “REALTORS® Are Here For It”

That’s Who We R, NAR’s national advertising campaign, helps consumers understand that REALTORS® are real estate experts in their local communities that abide by a Code of Ethics. This year, the That’s Who We R campaign works as hard you do to show the many ways REALTORS® are here to make the dream of property ownership a reality for your clients.

“REALTORS® Are Here For It” demonstrates how REALTORS® bring value, partnership, and professionalism to every aspect of the property ownership journey, and often beyond that. A fully integrated media mix of TV, radio, streaming video, digital audio, social, and search delivers this work to our target audiences nationally.

Click here to view/listen.

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

Tech Corner - Favorite Apps

RVAR’s Technology Committee has compiled its favorite apps – in nine different categories, ranging from mileage trackers to scanners to communication. Click here to check out their favorite apps. 

Upcoming Education

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.

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, September 13^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. NOTE: This class was originally scheduled for May 24^th; however, changes to the POA Act will go into effect July 1^st. The September class will encompass the latest changes to the 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.

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 are the classes offered through July. 

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

GRI 501 Agency in Virginia

June 7^th 9AM-12:30PM

June 8^th 9AM-12:30PM

Instructor: Nancy Pav

This course will provide a detailed guide on important issues dealing with agency. Topics include brokerage relationships, agency disclosure, confidentiality and Code of Ethics requirements. CE Approved = 3 hours Real Estate Agency; 3 hours Real Estate Related; PL Approved - 3 hours VA Agency Law. Click here to register.

GRI 506 Risk Management

July 12^th 9AM-12:30PM

July 13^th 9AM-12:30PM

Instructor: Doug Wolfe

Students will get a crash course on risk management, escrow, equal services, environmental concerns, and state and federal regulations such as lead paint and antitrust. CE Approved = 6 hours Legal Update with Flood Content; PL Approved = 3 hours Risk Management and 3 hours Escrow Requirements. Click here to register.

Our RVAR Family

Sympathy

RVAR offers its sympathy to RVAR’s MLS Coordinator Maggie Hobbie upon the recent death of her sister.

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