HOW TO REACH US If you need to reach out to us regarding anything in the advocacy realm, whether it’s a question about our stance on a particular matter, a proposed bill, an update on a law, or really anything else in that general area, send an email to advocacy@dcrealtors.org. We’ll make sure the question/comment… Read more »
Thank you to everyone who voted in this year’s Board elections. We are proud to present your 2024 DCAR Board of Directors: Executive Committee President: Stacey Barton President-elect: Sam Medvene Secretary: Harrison Beacher Treasurer: Fred Bates Immediate Past President: Tony Mancuso At-large directors James Braeu Jennifer Frewer Hillary Nash Bonnie Roberts-Burke Annemarie Stephens Margaret “Ansa” Tyus GCAAR President Christopher Suranna… Read more »
NAR has released the following guidance to help you better assist your clients in the aftermath of last week’s Burnett v. NAR verdict. Additionally, NPR recently aired this segment on real estate fees. What does this mean for me and my business? We all should continue to express that commissions are negotiable and set between… Read more »
Yesterday came news that was disappointing to all of us in the industry. After deliberating, in the case of Burnett v. NAR et al, the jury found NAR and the co-defendants liable. The plaintiffs’ claim in the case was that real estate commission rates are too high, buyer broker compensation is not clearly delineated and… Read more »
We are honored to present the final list of candidates for our 2024 DCAR Board of Directors! The election will be held by electronic ballot beginning November 9 and ending November 29 at 11:59 p.m. Please review the final list of nominees below. Biographies of candidates can be viewed here. CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION Officers President-elect:… Read more »
Congratulations to Thomas P. Daley for being selected as our 2023 REALTOR® of the Year! Tom served as DCAR’s 2022 president and has been a member of the DCAR Executive Committee since 2020. Presently he is an equity partner, associate broker and managing director of luxury with Keller Williams Capital Properties in Washington, D.C. and… Read more »
DCAR is pleased to announce that the Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP) has reopened for FY 2024 as of October 11, 2023; lender packages are now being accepted by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). Funds are available for HPAP applicants on a first-come, first-served basis. Please share this information as soon as possible with any clients who… Read more »
We are honored to announce the candidates for our 2024 DCAR Board of Directors! In compliance with Article IX, Section 1 of our District of Columbia Association of REALTORS® (DCAR) bylaws, the DCAR Nominating Committee has nominated the following individuals to offices on the 2024 board, as indicated, subject to their election by the membership. The election will… Read more »
DCAR statement: Harassment, discrimination & NAR transparency You have likely seen or heard about the recent New York Times article detailing a culture of sexual harassment and lack of transparency at the National Association of REALTORS®. The president of the association, Kenny Parcell, has resigned his position and President-Elect Tracy Kasper has been elevated to president, effective… Read more »
The District of Columbia Association of REALTORS®’ (DCAR) leadership recently had a conversation with the deputy mayor for Planning and Economic Development and the director of the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to discuss its concerns regarding the recent funding issues for the Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP). DCAR received the following information… Read more »