DCAR is thrilled to announce that Dianah Shaw has been named the 2024 REALTOR® of the Year! This prestigious honor celebrates her remarkable 27-year career, which began in Brooklyn, New York. Her real estate journey then led her to Washington, DC where she has been serving her clients in the DC metro area for the… Read more »
Prepare to Vote: A Complete Guide to the 2024 D.C. General Election As D.C. prepares for the November 5, 2024 general election, in addition to federal elections, significant local issues and candidates are also on the ballot.The DCAR RPAC Trustees recommend you consider supporting these candidates in the upcoming General Election. However, no matter what,… Read more »
Get involved! The 2025 DCAR Committee Application is Now Online! Apply Today! Are you looking to get more involved in DCAR and help shape the future of real estate in the District? Joining a DCAR committee is a great way to use your skills and knowledge to serve your state association and to prepare you… Read more »
In celebration of National Financial Awareness Day, at the District of Columbia Association of REALTORS® we celebrate the importance of understanding and managing our finances effectively. As part of this celebration, it’s a great time to consider how real estate can play a crucial role in your financial strategy. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or… Read more »
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Councilmembers Robert White, Brooke Pinto, and Trayon White all won their primary races. Click here for detailed 2024 DC Primary Election results >
The District of Columbia Association of REALTORS® Political Action Committee (DCAR RPAC) made the decision to endorse four candidates for DC Council in the 2024 Primary Election. Each of the candidates is a champion and advocate of homeownership and is actively working to provide better opportunities for small businesses. The candidates are committed to tackling… Read more »
The DCAR Public Policy Committee held their first in-person Advocacy Day at the John A. Wilson Building. The Committee members met with Council members and senior staff members from every office to discuss a wide range of housing-related issues. With budget season upon us, discussions focused on fighting higher property taxes while protecting important housing… Read more »
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 »
