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Rule Change for VA Loans

On June 11, 2024, the Veterans Administration (VA) announced a temporary local variance to allow VA borrowers to pay buyer broker fees. For the rule to apply, the home needs to be in an area where cooperative compensation through the MLS is not permitted OR...

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How your membership dues help you to succeed

How your membership dues help you to succeedEducation Williamsburg REALTORS® provides a rich curriculum of CE courses, Lunch & Learns, and professional development classes, as well as, identifies talented leaders and offers members an opportunity to assume...

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Triannual Code of Ethics Training

The current 3-year period for mandatory Code of Ethics Training ends 12/31/2024.All REALTORS® are required to have Code of Ethics Training complete by December 31st, 2024. You can check your Code of Ethics status here. List of Code of Ethics training options:...

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June is Homeownership Month

7 Great Reasons to Own A Home 1. Appreciation. Historically, real estate has had long-term, stable growth in value and served as a good hedge against inflation. Census data shows the median price of a home jumped from $172,900 in Q4 2000 to $417,700 in Q4 2023. That's...

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NAR Settlement Update

Our leadership team had a productive discussion about NAR Settlement, and created a video update for Williamsburg REALTORS® members, providing valuable insights on what to expect and how to navigate the industry changes. Follow the link below to watch the video.

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Sip & Shop at Williamsburg ReStore

Join Us for Sip & Shop at ReStore! 📅 Date: July 11th 📍 Location: ReStore Time: 6-9 pm Get ready for an unforgettable evening at our Sip & Shop event! 🌟 Come out and support Habitat for Humanity in our mission to raise funds for building affordable homes. This...

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NAR: Your Members’ Dues Aren’t Changing

At its May 9 meeting, the National Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors voted to keep NAR dues at $156 per member for 2025. In a report from NAR Treasurer Greg Hrabcak, directors learned that as of April 30, “membership is tracking favorably to plan and...

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LockBox Upgrade

Williamsburg MLS Once-in-a-decade Event is coming! Join us for the exclusive Lockbox Upgrade during the week of May 20-24th at the WAAR office. Stay on the lookout for an email with RSVP dates and times. Then gather your old lockboxes and bring them to the WAAR office...

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SentriKey Showing Service HOW-TO VIDEOS

Beginning April 29th, the WMLS will begin offering SentriKey Showing Service® to our subscribers. It is a complete showing and client management tool to manage your listings, manage showing feedback, and facilitate scheduling for your buyer and seller clients - all...

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