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January 26, 2021
Effectively Implementing New Technology: 6 Key Stakeholder Groups You Must Engage

This article is the third in a series on effectively implementing new technology at the brokerage level. You can find Part One here and Part Two here.

Real estate broker/owners are busy. They’re responsible for the day-to-day management of their brokerages and important tasks like recruitment, negotiation, compliance, strategic partnerships, and more. Read more...
Generating Trust With Technology: How to Grow Business in a New, Fully Digital World


Real estate today is not the real estate of two months ago…or even yesterday. Processes and tools are changing quickly. As you incorporate new systems into your workflow, remember to let your clients know about the tools you’ve added. After all, you’re creating a fully digital experience for them. Digital could be the difference between you or your competition securing the client. Read more....
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Virginia’s 2020 Home Sales Top 2019 Sales By Nearly 11%

According to the December 2020 Home Sales Report released by Virginia REALTORS®, Virginia’s housing market surged in the second half of 2020. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn, there were 13,603 more home sales in 2020 than there were in 2019. This is an increase of 10.8%—the Commonwealth’s fastest growth in annual sales transactions in more than five years. Read more...

February 16, 2021
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The Code Toughens Its Words

An implicit antidiscrimination ban is now spelled out by a new standard of practice in the Code of Ethics.
As REALTORS®, we pledge to live by the Code of Ethics outlined by the National Association of REALTORS®. NAR commemorated the 50-year anniversary of the Fair Housing Act in 2018, and fair housing has been enshrined in the REALTOR® Code since 1974—at the time mirroring the federally protected classes.  Read more.... 2021 Code of Ethics
Make the Right First Impression
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Buyers’ first impression of the inside of a home starts in the foyer. An inviting entryway can welcome visitors and set the tone for the rest of the house.

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