Your local, state and national associations (RAR, VR, NAR) are all at work for you year-round. Dues breakdown: RAR $225, VR $191, NAR $201 The federal budget act of 1993 and tax act of 2018 eliminated tax deductions for portions of dues used for lobbying activities. The estimated portions allocated by the Richmond-, Virginia- and National REALTOR® Associations for lobbying on behalf of real estate interests are listed below. These figures should be communicated to your tax consultant. 2024 estimated non-deductible portions of dues: RAR: 6.2% or $13.95, VR: 10.9% or $20.82, NAR: 35% or $54.60* *Note that the NAR Consumer [...]

The mission of the Richmond Association of REALTORS® (RAR) is to provide members with the resources, services and community engagement needed to conduct ethical, professional and profitable businesses. We want to hear from you about how you utilize RAR benefits, services and resources to support your professional work. We have partnered with Loyalty Research Center to help us collect your valuable feedback. LRC is facilitating a membership-wide survey to provide us with your insights, allowing RAR to more effectively tailor to membership needs. On Thursday, November 9th, you will receive an email from RAR@qualtrics-research.com, with the subject line “RAR 2023 [...]

ONLINE VOTING | Wednesday, November 15 beginning at 4PM until Friday, November 17, ending at 4PM. WALK-IN VOTING | Thursday, November 16 and Friday, November 17 from 8:30AM – 5PM at RAR. There are two open seats for the 2024-2026 terms. This an uncontested election that must be ratified by the membership. Please call (804) 422-5000 if you are an eligible voter experiencing a technical issue. To read each candidates' "Why I Wish to Serve" Essays, click on their headshot below.    Scott  McClaine John  VanderSyde Vote Here

The Awards Committee is now accepting nominations for annual awards: REALTOR®-of-the-Year: This award is based on REALTOR® Spirit; Activity in RAR, VAR and NAR; Activity in Civic Affairs; and Business Accomplishments. Civic Leader of the Year: This award is designed to recognize a member of RAR who has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to enhancing the quality of life in our community Outstanding Sales Associate of the Year Award: This award is based on Professional Knowledge, Sales Activity, Association Participation and Civic Accomplishments C. Porter Vaughan, Jr. Outstanding Service Award: This award is based on the faithfulness to the principles of organized [...]

Join Richmond Habitat for Humanity at either of their two ReStore locations or on a build site! You can sign up a team or come out individually to volunteer. For questions, please reach out to Whitney Guthrie at wguthrie@richmondhabitat.org. Help with donation pricing, organizing, and cleaning, or on the sales floor! The ReStores are located in Richmond and Chesterfield have several opportunities. Visit the following links to learn more about these opportunities at the ReStore: Chesterfield Richmond Every Woman has the Power to Change the World! During the months of April – June, Richmond Habitat is hosting their yearly Women Build. [...]

In the past few weeks, several Central Virginia agents have received online leads from scammers posing as property owners. The scammers seem to be targeting lot/land properties. Their information, including legal owner's name, phone number, and email address, appear legitimate. In several cases, the parties have entered into a listing agreement and submitted the listing into the MLS. These scams have been thwarted when the confused owners contact the agent about the listing. While scammers have gotten very sophisticated, and detection may be difficult, we advise you to thoroughly vet your online leads to ensure that you and an unknowing property owner do not become [...]

REALTOR® Headshot Day at RAR Wednesday, March 6 | 8:30AM - 4:30PM | 8975 Three Chopt Rd, Richmond, VA, 23229 Cost: $75 Your professional headshot will be taken, edited and delivered electronically by Michelle Lefebvre of Aquatree Designs within 7-10 business days. Click here to reserve a timeslot for REALTOR® Headshot Day at RAR. Payment will be taken at the time of booking on the registration site. 2023 Circle of Excellence honorees may select "RAR Circle of Excellence" for a complimentary headshot. For more information, please contact programs@RARealtors.com.

Thank You Thanks to all those who attended #REALTORfestRVA on October 18, 2022 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center! A recap of the event can be found below. Program Need a copy of the program? You can access a digital version of the program below to review exhibitors and speakers from the day of the event. 2022 REALTORfest Program Speakers You can access the presentations from speakers Peter Sheahan and Sasha Tripp below. Growing in Uncertain Times with Peter Sheahan Creating Consistent Content with Sasha Tripp Exhibitor Contacts Click [...]

Click here for Downloadable PDF A Warm Line is a peer-run support line for individuals who need someone to listen with non-judgmental compassion and/or receive referrals for behavioral health services when requested. Warm Lines are available for anyone, regardless of insurance. COVID-19 Support Warm Line Call 877-349-6428 Monday – Friday | 9AM – 9PM & Saturday – Sunday | 5PM – 9PM For those dealing with grief and trauma due to COVID-19 AliveRVA Warm Line Call 833-4PEERVA (833-473-3782) Monday – Sunday | 8AM – 12AM For peer recovery, recovery resources & treatment including food, housing and health resources [...]