Click here to see which RVAR members have switched firms, gone inactive, or joined recently.

The 2015 dues bills should have arrived at office addresses by October 1st. The 2015 dues amount has been set at $520 -- exactly the same as the 2014 amount:
                                                NAR   $155
                                                VAR   $120
                                                RVAR $245

Any member who would like to receive a dues bill via email should contact Susan Edwards.  
 
Anyone who pays dues by Monday, November 3rd (includes a November 3rd postmark) can take advantage of a $50 discount.

The dues bill includes a request for a voluntary contribution of $30 to RPAC (REALTORS® Political Action Committee.)
 
The final date to pay 2015 dues is Monday, January 5th.

Lot/Land Purchase Agreement -- revisions went live on zipForm on October 1st. The following paragraphs were updated so the language corresponds to the language in the RVAR Purchase Agreement: Property Owners Association, Deposit, Loan Application, Default, Brokerage Fee and Title Provisions. Plus the Soil Study and Access to Property paragraphs have been revised.

RVAR to cease printing standard forms. RVAR's Board of Directors has decided to stop printing RVAR's standard forms for resale. Forms revisions occur regularly, due to legal issues, state mandates and/or member requests. This decision will allow RVAR to provide members with the most up to date standard forms. (RVAR will continue to sell standard forms until our current supply is depleted.)

September was officially declared REALTOR® Safety Month by NAR. But REALTORS® should focus on safety EVERY month. Take a moment to review 9 Steps to Safety and make these steps part of your daily routine.

RVAR's 2014 RPAC Campaign raised the most money ever -- $42,537 -- from the largest percentage of our membership ever -- 35%. Thank you to the 382 REALTORS®, Affiliates and RVAR Staff who contributed to the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) this year. Led by Donna Greer of Long & Foster, REALTORS® and Henry Scholz of MKB, REALTORS®, RVAR's fundraising campaign exceeded the goals set for us by VAR. (The 2014 campaign officially ended on September 30th.)

For every dollar donated to RPAC, 40 cents goes to RVAR, 30 cents to VAR and 30 cents to NAR, all set aside to be used for political and legislative efforts in support of REALTOR® issues (e.g., preserving the mortgage interest deduction, flood insurance, Virginia's new first-time homeowners savings plan etc.). Thanks especially to those who generously gave more than their fair share.

The 2015 RPAC campaign is already underway. Please give your fair share -- just $30 -- when you pay your dues. OR donate online anytime!

GRI 403: Personal Promotion: Instructor Pam Ermen returns for this October 14th class. You're a brand. This class, which is optional to earn the GRI designation, will prepare you to develop and manage your brand. Click here to register.

Already earned your GRI? You may attend any GRI class for only $35. Great way to update your knowledge and earn CE. (No test required.)

Fair Housing: RVAR's Education Committee presents this class in conjunction with the Moseley Dickinson Academy of Real Estate, Friday, October 17th, 9AM-Noon. New members: This class is free -- earn 3 hours PL or CE credit. Existing members: Pay $10 at the door for 3 hours CE credit. Click here to register.

Legal Update: Mark your calendar for Tuesday, October 28th, 9AM-Noon at the South Roanoke County Library. VAR Deputy Counsel Blake Hegeman will return with the latest legal news from around the state and country. Specific topics will be: Good Intentions but Risky Results (Balancing Client Interest and Legal/Ethical Obligations) (2 hours) and Common Legal Hotline Q&A (1 hour). This class provides 3 hours CE / 2 hours PL credits. Click here for more information or to register.

Upcoming Class: Mark your calendars. The details of this FREE class are currently being finalized.

VAR's Property Management Coalition is hosting a must attend event for managers to stay up to date, October 22nd -- 24th, in Charlottesville. Join more than 200 property managers from across Virginia for both networking and continuing education classes. Topics will include:
          *    Handling Requests for Reasonable Accommodation
          *    Tenant Screening and the Eviction Process
          *    Fair Housing
          *    Property Management Forms
          *    Environmental Hazards
Click here for more information or to register.

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