MEMBER TYPE / COUNT
REALTOR® 1496 
Offices 145
Affiliate 292
Click here to see which RVAR members have switched firms, gone inactive, or joined recently.
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The 665 homes sold in June is the highest number of homes sold in any month in the history of the MLS.
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 RVAR 100th Anniversary Video Series
The RVAR was built and sustained by men and women who dedicated themselves to a Code of Ethics and a desire to strengthen their community. Listen as three former RVAR Presidents share their experience and the importance of the RVAR, as well as a new generation that will take the RVAR into its next 100 years.
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Family Fun Night
The crack of the bat, the cheering fans, the smell of popcorn and hot dogs...What's more American than summer and baseball?!
Don't miss our next Family Fun Night with the Salem Red Sox on Thursday, August 5th!
Join us for a picnic under the Left Field Pavilion then stay and cheer on your Salem Red Sox! It's also 'Thirsty Thursday' so bring your appetite and thirst!
To purchase tickets click here. We will see you (in person!) at the ballpark!
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The 2021 RVAR Golf Classic
The 2021 RVAR Golf Classic returns to Roanoke Country Club on Friday, September 10th. Tournament Day will start with check-in and a box lunch at 11:00am and a shotgun start at 12 noon. Roanoke Country Club has done an outstanding job hosting our event and we're excited to return. Plus, it's a great way to start your weekend! The price for this year's event will be $300.00 per team/$75.00 per player. The cost will include lunch, range balls, golf round, a Mulligan package (including one (1) each of a Mulligan, Red Tee & Grenade Lob) and a post play reception with great prizes. Start putting your team together today! Come and play for $1,000.00 in CASH prizes (plus some braggin' rights) to the top two Net and Gross scoring teams. We will also have a Hole In One contest for a chance to win $20,000.00!
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REALTOR® & Affiliates Night
The Affiliates Committee has rolled the dice on this year's REALTOR® & Affiliate Night. We are excited to return to Hidden Valley Country Club on Tuesday, October 12th from 5pm-8pm. The Committee is proud to announce that this year's theme is 'GAME NIGHT'. What is your favorite board game? Have a favorite game show? Favorite game of chance? Well, take that idea and turn it into a fun table display. Don't miss the excitement as we enjoy an evening of fun, amazing culinary treats and the opportunity to support our fantastic group of Affiliate members! Tickets are just $15 if purchased by October 5th ($20 between October 6-12) and includes 2 drink tickets. Make plans now to attend and be sure to bring lots of business cards for a chance to win some fantastic prizes!
Tickets for this event go on sale on August 16th!
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Sock Drive (September 1st - 24th)
 September has been designated as Community Service month. Please stay tuned for more information on how you can assist with our Sock Drive benefitting the Roanoke Rescue Mission.
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Join RVAR's BOD in 2022
Interested in a leadership role in RVAR? Are you ready to give back to the REALTOR® community? Do you have fresh ideas for change? RVAR's Board of Directors has announced the following leadership openings for 2022: President-elect, Vice President and 3 Director positions. The process for applying for a Director or Officer position is simple: * The application period begins Monday, August 2nd and ends on Thursday, October 1st. * A period of RVAR membership is required in order to apply: 2 years for Directors, 3 years for Vice
President and 4 years for President-elect.
* No more than 2 members from the same firm may serve at the same time on the Board of
Directors, with the exception of the Immediate Past President. * All applicants must meet the following objective criteria: * Must have served on an RVAR Committee, Work Group etc. within the previous 10 years; * No Virginia Real Estate Board violation within the previous 2 years; * No Code of Ethics violation within the previous 2 years. The Board is a hardworking body of 12 REALTORS® who set policy for RVAR. The group meets 10 times each year to consider issues, set the direction and manage the funds of the Association. If you are interested or have any questions about the requirements and benefits of serving on the Board of Directors, please contact President Walter Grewe or CEO Laura Benjamin. Slated to continue their service on the 2022 Board will be: President Ashley Donahue (Wainwright & Co.); Immediate Past President Walter Grewe (Wainwright & Co.); and Directors Dana Berenbaum (MKB); Jay Kilby (RE/MAX All Stars); Julie Kingery (Mountain to Lake Realty); and Todd Wampler (Century 21 Wampler Realty).
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VAR Summer Series
Virginia REALTORS® is wrapping up its first-ever Summer Speaker Series! One more fantastic speaker remains, to share business tools, insights on navigating current market challenges and a WHOLE lot of motivation! Registration is just $15 for each session.
VAR's 2021 Summer Speaker Series wraps up on August 10th, 2-3:30PM, with Marki Lemons-Ryhal. Marki's presentation will be The Modern Real Estate Professional's Guide to Success. Click here to register.
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Upcoming Education
Virtual GRI Classes: RVAR has partnered with Virginia REALTORS® to offer virtual GRI classes throughout 2021. Each class is offered in two half-day sessions. Below are the classes offered through the end of September. Click here for the complete 2021 GRI calendar.
GRI 506 Risk ManagementAugust 4th 9AM-12:30PMAugust 5th 9AM-12:30PM Instructor: Nancy Pav
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.
GRI 505 Working with Sellers August 24th 9AM-12:30PM
August 25th 9AM-12:30PM
Students will learn proven strategies for lead generation for Sellers, plus tips for listing presentations and marketing listings. PL Approved = 2 hours Current Industry Issues / Trends. Click here to register.
GRI 504 Working with Buyers
September 29th 9AM-12:30PM
September 30th 9AM-12:30PM
Instructor: Nancy Pav
Students will learn the categories of active buyers, techniques for lead generation, components of the home showing process and negotiation strategies. The class will also review the mortgage process and financing options, including options for first time buyers. CE Approved = 6 hours Real Estate Related; PL Approved = 2 hours Real Estate Finance. Click here to register.
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Our RVAR Family
Sympathy
RVAR offers its sympathy to Thomas Fellers of MKB, REALTORS® upon the passing of his father and to
Derrick Plyler of Watermark Realty LLC upon the passing of his father.
Congratulations
Best wishes to Anita Chapman, RVAR's Receptionist since 2007, who is leaving RVAR on July 22nd.
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Upcoming Events
August 2nd
| Applications for 2022 BOD now accepted
| August 4th & 5th
| GRI 506 Risk Management
| August 5th
| Family Fun Night with Salem Red Sox
| August 10th
| VAR's last Summer Series Speaker
| August 17th & 18th
| Headshots for RPAC
| August 24th & 25th
| GRI 505 Working with Sellers
| September 1st - 24th
| Sock Drive for the Roanoke Rescue Mission
| September 10th
| RVAR's Golf Classic
| September 29th & 30th
| GRI 504 Working with Buyers
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Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS®
Proudly Recognizes Our 2021 Partner / Sponsors
Platinum Level Partner / Sponsor
Diamond Level Partner / Sponsor
Gold Level Partner / Sponsor
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