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THE YEAR IN REVIEW

AND A LOOK AHEAD + Thank You 2016 RPAC Major Donors + Class Offerings + Jumpstart January

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FROM THE PRESIDENT Dawn Bradley

A year ago, when I assumed the presidency of RAR, my immediate predecessor, John Finn, told me: “Dawn, you won’t believe how quickly the next year will come and go.” He was so right. This year has passed at lightning speed. So when I think of all that the volunteers and staff of the Association have accomplished in 2016, I really wonder how we found the time to do it all.

This is always my favorite edition of Listed; because it provides an overview of the year just passed and offers a glimpse at what’s in store for us in the year ahead. As I reflect upon 2016, if I had to summarize what I’m most proud of, the words I would use are: member engagement. This year our members eagerly participated in the work and activities of the association; we demonstrated record support for RPAC; and we engaged deeply and meaningfully in our greater metropolitan community.

Often our work in the broader community is quite visible; but sometimes our most important work is conducted behind the scenes. For example, we lobbied aggressively but quietly for City Council’s approval of Bus Rapid Transit. Years and years of dialogue with Chesterfield County finally yielded a reduction in cash proffers. And as I write this article, we are “all in” on the mayor’s race.

But not all of our engagement is political; much of our work is conducted in partnership with nonprofits. This year a small group of REALTORS® (who happen to be from my office) led a pilot project, partnering with Communities in Schools to provide RAREALTORS.COM

much needed materials and assistance to Binford Middle School. This effort was such a success last spring that our work at Binford continues this year and we are seeking additional offices that would like to partner with other city schools. If you are interested in this work, please call me at 288-8888.

We chose to focus our efforts in the public schools, because we all know that in addition to affordable housing, one of the most important elements in a community’s quality of life is the quality of its schools. This is the thinking behind the decision of the RAR Board of Directors to loan Virginia Community Capital $1,000,000 which, in turn, will be loaned out to non-profit housing developers.

The interest income we earn off this loan will be donated to The Community Foundation, which will earmark those funds for non-profits working to enhance K-12 educational programs. I’m so proud to have had the opportunity to lead an organization that has such a big heart and is willing to put its money where its mouth is.

All along the way this year, during all the hard work, we’ve had great fun; lots of laughter and joy—as it should be. Now I pass the baton to my colleague and good friend John O’Reilly. I’m delighted that I have another year on the Executive Committee and Board with John; I can’t wait to see what this smart, talented leader has in store for us next year. My best wishes to you all for a happy holiday season; and a healthy, happy, productive 2017.

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NEWS Installation Reception, Annual Awards Ceremony and Membership Meeting Wednesday | December 14, 2016 | 5–7pm University of Richmond Jepson Alumni Center Registration: $15 per person Join RAR and CVR MLS in welcoming incoming 2017 President John O’Reilly and all 2017 officers. All 2016 volunteers will receive free admission, but registration is required. For complimentary registrations, please email kburke@rarealtors.com.

For all other registrations, visit RARealtors.com or call 804.422.5000.

CONGRATULATIONS, LDA CLASS OF 2016!

Billing Dates MLS Dues

Posted

Due

Q1 2017

December 1, 2016

December 30, 2016, by 5:00pm

Q2 2017

March 1, 2017

March 31, 2017, by 5:00pm

Q3 2017

June 1, 2017

June 30, 2017, by 5:00pm

Q4 2017

September 1, 2017

September 29, 2017, by 5:00pm

2018 Association Dues October 2, 2017

October 31, 2017, by 5:00pm

RAR Holidays Please note that RAR and CVR MLS offices will be closed in observation of the following holidays: Christmas New Year

December 23 & 26 January 2

RAR’s Day on the Hill Please save the date for RAR’s annual Day on the Hill event, scheduled for Wednesday, February 8, 2017.

Spend the morning at the General Assembly visiting with members of the Richmond legislative delegation, followed by a luncheon at the Omni hotel. Transportation will be provided from RAR to downtown.

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Last-Minute Tax Tips With the end of the year approaching, this is a good time to consider tax deductible expenses for 2016 and weigh the benefit of expediting early 2017 anticipated purchases, in order to deduct them from 2016 taxes. Some of the expense items REALTORS® can usually deduct are: Advertising

Broker fees

Legal and Professional Fees

Education Expenses

Dues and Subscriptions

Office Supplies

Meals and Entertainment

Clients Gifts

Cell Phone

Internet

Supra Fees

Mileage

Lock box Fees

Postage and Delivery Costs

RAR members and CVR MLS users can see and print a receipt for 2016 Association and MLS-related expenses by logging into their online account and clicking on “view paid and unpaid invoices.” Be sure to check with a tax consultant/accountant, if you have questions concerning the deductibility of an expense.

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RAR LEADERSHIP

2016

DIRECTORS Bradley Boykin Don Carnesi Nancy Cheely Marianne Donahue Wayne Gauthier Carol Haley David Hamil

Dawn Bradley 2016 President

John O’Reilly 2016 President-Elect

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John S. Finn, Jr. 2016 Immediate Past President

Susan Swink 2016 Vice President

Becky Hatch Mike Hogan Tom Innes Curt Reichstetter Karen Smith Keith Smith

USEFUL

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RAR Website RARealtors.com

Grassroots Action Center RealtorActionCenter.com

RAR Blog Blog.RARealtors.com

RAR Education RARealtors.com/education

Bill Pay Site IMS.CentralVARealtors.com

Virginia Real Estate Board DPOR.Virginia.gov/boards/real-estate

CVR MLS Rules & Regulations ResourceCenter.cvrmls.com/

Virginia Association of REALTORS® VARealtor.com

RAR Government Affairs RARealtors.com/government-affairs

Consumer Website WeAreTheR.com

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THE YEAR IN REVIEW

AND A LOOK AHEAD A Look Back In 2016, RAR made significant strides in its efforts to bolster the quality of life within the greater Richmond region, and to ensure that industry regulations protect private property rights and our members’ ability to conduct business.

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“Some of the accomplishments I’m most

and how quickly staff responded to

proud of this year are RAR’s investment

address the concerns and suggestions of

into The Community Foundation that

the Top Producers.

is supporting nonprofits focused on K-12 educational efforts; and my office’s pilot program with Binford Middle School to enhance the school’s physical appearance and scholastic offerings.

Finally, I’m thrilled at how successful our fundraising efforts were for my ‘baby,’ the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC),” said Dawn Bradley, RAR’s 2016 President. “I only wish I had more time in

We tried something new—hosting Top

the day to continue to contact those folks

Producer luncheons—and I was really

who should be investing in RPAC for the

pleased with the feedback we received,

continued success of their businesses.”

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Here are some highlights from this productive year:

• Day on the Hill Participants listen to local legislative representatives

FEBRUARY Bus Rapid Transit Moves Forward

General Assembly

RAR’s Government Affairs team helped win the City Council votes needed to move Richmond’s Bus Rapid Transit project forward.

During the General Assembly, RAR supported the efforts of the Virginia Association of REALTORS® to pass legislation requiring home inspectors to be licensed by the state of Virginia. RAR helped defeat all twentyone bills that were identified as harmful to members and their clients.

Day on the Hill At the annual REALTOR® Day on the Hill, participating members spent a morning at the General Assembly, meeting with members of the Richmond legislative delegation.

Following the morning meetings, the group attended a luncheon at The Omni Hotel, enjoying the keynote address of political pollster Charlie Cook.

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MARCH ‘RVA Guides’ Posters Released The ‘We Are the R’ campaign spread REALTOR®-advocating artwork around the region this year, with the ‘RVA Guides’ series of nine posters. RAR released the posters to the public in groups of three in March, June, and September. The public downloaded them free at WeAreTheR.com and purchased them in the REALTOR® Store at RAR and Crossroads Art Center, where they were displayed during the summer.

APRIL

•“Come Home to Richmond for the Holidays,” representing some of Richmond’s most cherished holiday traditions

Affordable Housing Awareness Week The Partnership for Housing Affordability’s spring tradition brought together area residents, local businesses, government employees, and community leaders who partnered with housing non-profits to volunteer their time to help build and repair homes for our neighbors in need. RAR thanks the many local REALTORS® who gave their time and efforts to this cause.

Outstanding Production Awards Reception, with “The ABCs of POAs and COAs” Seminar RAR held a reception for members at the Willow Oaks Country Club, in recognition of outstanding sales production for the previous year. Prior to the reception, Attorneys Michael Lafayette and Heather Gillespie provided an informative discussion and Q&A session regarding requests for and delivery of packets/ certificates; dealing with unresponsive POAs and COAs; re-use of packets and certificates; property and condo owners’ rights; and 2016 legislative changes. Attendees received two hours of Real Estate Related Continuing Education credit.

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• RAR President Dawn Bradley takes a selfie break with members of the LDA Class of 2016 during the LeaderCast Event(Matthew Hovey, Joan Dorsey and Charles Bickel)

MAY Leadership Development Academy Leadercast

RAR served as a host site for the 2016 Leadercast Simulcast—the world’s largest one-day annual leadership event. With other attendees from around the globe, RAR participants heard from nationally recognized speakers, who shared their unique leadership perspectives and discussed how visionary leaders have the ability to operate in the present, see a preferred future, and utilize the resources around them to create a clear path to a new destination.

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• LDA Class of 2016 members Becky McNeer and Patti Hornstra discuss ethical dilemmas during a special leadership training session, led by Attorney Bruce Aydt

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JULY

AUGUST

“REALTOR® World Series”

Community Land Trust

For just $25, members had the opportunity to take five unique classes and earn up to ten hours of Continuing Education credit during “REALTOR® World Series” week.

This August, RAR incorporated the region’s first Community Land Trust to help spur affordable housing by acquiring tax delinquent properties from the City of Richmond and entering into a 99-year lease with homeowners. The trust will own the land, while homeowners will own the structures—making housing more affordable and allowing for more income diversity in neighborhoods.

SEPTEMBER “Selling Richmond: The Civic REALTOR®” Podcast Launch

Lowered proffers in Powhatan and Chesterfield

RAR’s Government Affairs department launched a

RAR’s Government Affairs team worked to secure

new, monthly podcast on the intersection of politics

lower proffers in Powhatan and Chesterfield this

and real estate. Members can subscribe and receive

year. Powhatan’s dropped from $13,094 to $1,880,

regular audio updates on current issues related to

a decrease of about 86 percent. Chesterfield’s

the local market.

decreased from $18,996 to $9,400, a decrease of about 51 percent. This was the first reduction in proffers in Chesterfield since the program’s inception twenty-five years ago.

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OCTOBER REALTORfest In addition to a trade show featuring more than 170 exhibitors, attendees of REALTORfest heard from a full lineup of industry experts and world-class motivational speakers.

RPAC Appreciation Reception and Dinner Members who contributed $99 or more to RPAC this year were admitted free to the RPAC recognition reception at The Virginia Historical Society. Those who contributed $250 or more were invited to attend a private dinner with local and state elected officials following the reception.

A LOOK

AHEAD John O’Reilly

Incoming 2017 RAR President John O’Reilly was inspired to pursue a leadership role at RAR by serving on the RPAC committee and participating in the Leadership Development Academy in 2012.

“That really set the course for me to serve on the Board of Directors,” he said. “I have enjoyed collaborating with some of our profession’s best and brightest, and I’ve learned so much from the experience,” he added.

O’Reilly looks forward to building on the progress RAR has made this year. “I intend to continue Dawn’s efforts to encourage community engagement. 2017 will mark the tenth anniversary of Affordable Housing Awareness Week, and I would like to see as many of my fellow REALTORS® as possible getting involved,” he said.

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“I also want to help bring technology to the market that will facilitate our ability to do business more efficiently, while stressing professionalism and helping members articulate their value proposition.

While the association and its members are always looking for great technology to help clients, this business has been and will always be—if we provide it—about service and a REALTOR’s® ability to address the many nuances of a real estate transaction. If we don’t keep ‘high touch’ service at the very front of our minds, our business will become transactional and we’ll lose. I’m excited about the future of our industry and look forward to continuing the great work of the leaders who have preceded me,” he concluded.

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E DUCATI ON

CONTINUING EDUCATION C E JANUARY

CLASS OFFERINGS

Wednesday | January 11

9am – 5pm

CE Mandatory

8hrs CE mandatory

Thursday | January 12

9am – 5pm

CE Electives

8 hrs Real Estate Related

Tuesday | January 17

1pm – 3pm

CVRMLS Road Rules

1hr Real Estate Related and 1 hr Ethics

Thursday | January 19

9am – 5pm

Broker Management Continuing Education

8 hrs of Broker Management

Friday | January 20

10am – 12pm

Fair Housing and The Practice of Real Estate

2 hrs of Fair Housing

Monday | January 23

9am – 12pm

Navigating the Residential Purchase Agreement

3 hrs Contracts

Monday | January 23

1pm – 4pm

Essentials Components of the Listing and Purchase Agreement

3 hrs Contracts

Thursday | January 26

9:30am – 12pm

Basic Matrix Training

2 hrs of Real Estate Related

Thursday | January 26

1pm – 2pm

Authentisign

1hr of Real Estate Related

Monday | February 6

1pm – 3pm

Instanet Solutions

2 hrs of Real Estate Related

Monday | February 13

9am – 12pm

Airtight Contracts

3 hrs Contracts

Tuesday | February 14

1pm – 4pm

Matrix CMA

2 hrs of Real Estate Related

Wednesday | February 15

9am – 5pm

CE Mandatory

8hrs CE mandatory

Thursday | February 16

9am – 5pm

CE Electives

8 hrs Real Estate Related

Friday | February 17

10am – 12pm

CVRMLS Road Rules

1hr Real Estate Related and 1 hr Ethics

FEBRUARY

Monday | February 20 9am – 12pm Realtors Guide to Risk Management

3 hrs of Real Estate Related OR 3 hrs of Broker Management

Monday | February 20 1pm – 4pm Show Me the Money: Earnest Money & Escrow Management

3 hrs of Real Estate Related OR 3 hrs of Broker Management

Wednesday | February 22 Thursday | February 23

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9am – 5pm 9am – 5pm

Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR Designation) Core Day 1 Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR Designation) Core Day 2

3 Ethics, 1 Contracts, 3 Agency, 2 Fair Housing, 3 real estate related

Thursday | March 2

9:30am – 12pm

Matrix Training

2 hrs of Real Estate Related

Thursday | March 2

1pm – 2pm

Authentisign

1 hr of Real Estate Related

Thursday | March 9

9am – 5pm

Selling New Home Construction

8 hrs of Real Estate Related

Monday | March 13

9am – 5pm

Broker Management Continuing Education

8 hrs of Broker Management

Thursday | March 16

9am-12pm

Navigating the Residential Purchase Agreement

3 hrs Contracts

Thursday | March 16

1pm – 4pm

Essentials Components of the Listing and Purchase Agreement

3 hrs Contracts

Monday | March 20

10am – 12pm

CVRMLS Road Rules

1hr Real Estate Related and 1 hr Ethics

Monday | March 20

1pm – 3pm

Fair Housing and The Practice of Real Estate

2 hrs of Fair Housing

Wednesday | March 22

9am – 5pm

CE Mandatory

8hrs CE mandatory

Thursday | March 23

9am – 5pm

CE Electives

8 hrs Real Estate Related

Monday | March 27

10am – 12pm

Multiple Offers

2 hrs Contracts or 2 hrs Broker Management

Wednesday | March 29

9am – 5pm

Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA Certification)

6 hrs of Real Estate Related

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POST LICENSE EDUCATION P L E JANUARY

CLASS OFFERINGS

Thursday | January 12

9am – 12:30pm

Foundations of RE Law Day 1

Friday | January 13

9am – 12:30pm

Foundations of RE Law Day 2

8hrs Law and Board Regs

Tuesday | January 17

1pm – 3pm

CVRMLS Road Rules

2 hrs of Current Industry Trends

Friday | January 20

10am – 12pm

Fair Housing & The Practice of Real Estate

2 hrs of Fair Housing

Monday | January 23

9am – 4pm

Contract Writing Boot Camp

6 hrs of Contract Writing

Thursday | January 26

9:30am – 12pm

Basic Matrix Training

2 hrs of Current Industry Trends

Thursday | January 26

1pm – 2pm

Authentisign

No credit

Monday | February 6

1pm – 3pm

Instanet Solutions

2 hrs of Current Industry Trends

Monday | February 13

9am – 12pm

Airtight Contracts

2 hrs of Current Industry Trends

Tuesday | February 14

1pm – 4pm

Matrix CMA

2 hrs of Current Industry Trends

Thursday | February 16

9am – 12:30pm

Foundations of RE Law Day 1

8hrs Law and Board Regs

Friday | February 17

9am – 12:30pm

Foundations of RE Law Day 2

Friday | February 17

10am – 12pm

CVRMLS Road Rules

2 hrs of Current Industry Trends

FEBRUARY

Monday | February 20

9am – 12pm

Realtors Guide to Risk Management

3 hrs of Risk Management

Monday | February 20

1pm – 4pm

Show Me the Money: Earnest Money & Escrow Management

3 hrs of Escrow Requirements

Wednesday | February 22

9am – 5pm

Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR Designation) Core Day 1

3hrs Ethics and 3 hrs Agency

Thursday | February 23

9am – 5pm

Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR Designation) Core Day 2

Thursday | March 2

9:30am – 12pm

Matrix Training

2 hrs of Current Industry Trends

Thursday | March 2

1pm – 2pm

Authentisign

No credit

Thursday | March 9

9am – 5pm

Selling New Home Construction

2 hrs of Current Industry Trends

Thursday | March 16

9am – 4pm

Contract Writing Boot Camp

6 hrs of Contract Writing

Monday | March 20

10am – 12pm

CVRMLS Road Rules

2 hrs of Current Industry Trends

Monday | March 20

1pm – 3pm

Fair Housing and The Practice of Real Estate

2 hrs of Fair Housing

Thursday | March 23

9am – 12:30pm

Foundations of RE Law Day 1

8 hrs Law and Board Regs

Friday | March 24

9am – 12:30pm

Foundations of RE Law Day 2

Monday | March 27

10am – 12pm

Multiple Offers

2 hrs of Current Industry Trends

Wednesday | March 29

9am – 5pm

Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA Certification)

2 hrs of Current Industry Trends

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P R OF E S S I O N A L DEV ELOPMENT

JUMPSTART JANUARY

FOR A SUCCESSFUL NEW YEAR

Kate Mahan, Professional Development Administrator

The start of 2017 is quickly approaching. While there is a myriad of apps and tools available to help you stay organized and on task, you might also need to change the way you think and act to accomplish all of your goals. Here are some tips for beginning the year on solid ground and kicking productivity into high gear.

Maximizing Productivity – Begin with a Mindset:

Learning to work quickly and efficiently within a finite time frame will boost your business results. Tools and habits will certainly help boost productivity; but it all starts with the right mindset.

Here is an easy mental ‘game plan’ that will increase your productivity each day: Focus on Your Most Important Tasks

The first part of every REALTOR’S® day should be spent focusing on the most important tasks which generate income and produce results.

How to do it: • Schedule time in your calendar to list out everything you need to work on.

• Number each item and work through your list.

• Focus on those items and work without any interruptions or distractions during that time block.

• Follow up and repeat these steps each day.

Give Yourself Deadlines

According to a study by the MIT Sloan School of Management and INSEAD Business School, setting self-determined deadlines for completing a project improves task performance.

How to do it: • Simply give yourself a set amount of time to finish a task.

• Impose incentives for meeting the deadline and consequences for failure.

• Make sure your timeline is realistic and will allow you to finish the job thoroughly.

Practice Mindfulness

So many distractions threaten to throw you off course. Combat them by practicing mindfulness. Mindfulness is the practice of purposely focusing your attention on the present moment.

How to do it: • Focus on one thing in the moment to ground yourself — that one thing could be your breathing (fast, slow, shallow, or deep), or perhaps something you are eating (and its shape, color, texture, or taste).

• Once you have your attention on what is happening in the moment, you will find it easier to get back to work.

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Get Your Tech On

Once you have the right frame of mind to increase your productivity, using the right technology products will only further elevate your performance. An effective tech strategy requires that you reflect on all options to identify which make the most sense for you. The best tools to select are those which you will use habitually for tangible gains in productivity.

Apps to get you organized and productive:

ORGANIZE YOUR WORLD Scannable — This app from Evernote works with your camera to save and share documents. It identifies and captures business cards, receipts, and other paper items. evernote.com/products/scannable Circleback — This app merges duplicate contacts, so your address book remains current.

circleback.com/apps/circleback

Expensify — This app allows you to digitally track your receipts. help.expensify.com/mobile Pocket — This easy-to-use bookmark app helps you save content and articles you find on the web, making it easy to access for your blog or newsletters later. getpocket.com

BE PRODUCTIVE Evernote – This is a free note-taking and sharing app. evernote.com SwiftKey – Type messages faster and more accurately with smarter, personalized word prediction.

swiftkey.com/en

EasilyDo – This “smart assistant” app scans your calendars, Facebook, e-mail, etc. and offers to help where it can (e.g., adding new contacts or posting birthday messages to social media). easilydo.com

MEMBERS SHARE TIPS ON THEIR FAVORITE PRODUCTIVITY APPS “My Customer Relationship Management (CRM) app is essential to my productivity. I can manage a significant portion of my business using my CRM app. Some of my other go-to apps are Evernote, DocuSign and CamScanner.”

— Mike Hogan, Keller Williams Realty “One of my best technology investments is ‘Shoeboxed,’ a receipt tracking program with both an online web program and a mobile app. You mail in your receipts to be scanned and categorized. It also works with business cards.”

— Raffi Bandazian, Bandazian & Company “The first thing you need is a CRM (client relationship manager) that fits with you and your business.

The second thing you need is to be entrenched in Instanet™ forms. You need to know it and you need to use it. CVR MLS has lots of great tools that every agent should take advantage of.”

— Wes Atiyeh, Joyner Fine Properties

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HOMES IN RICHMOND’S OLD AND HISTORIC DISTRICTS: Considerations for REALTORS® Jo Gehlbach, Government Affairs Coordinator

The City of Richmond traces its roots to 1737, nearly forty years prior to the ratification of the Declaration of Independence. The region’s historical origins provide a sense of significance and place. Today, people visit Richmond to experience and learn about that history in our museums and out in our communities—particularly in places like Shockoe Bottom, Church Hill, and the Fan. The same history that makes Richmond attractive to tourists and history buffs also makes it attractive to homebuyers. Each neighborhood has a distinctive architectural style that gives it depth and character.

As a REALTOR®, it is important to know whether the property you listed or the property your buyer is considering is located in one of the City’s Old and Historic Districts, as there are guidelines that apply to these properties.

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The character of Richmond’s historical architecture continues to hold significance today. It exists as living history, while affecting today’s housing market. Historical features make properties attractive to many homebuyers.

Because the City has an interest in preserving its historical character, it formed the Richmond Commission of Architectural Review (CAR) in 1957. The Richmond Association of REALTORS® is asked to nominate one of its members to serve on CAR; that position is currently held

by Nathan Hughes. CAR reviews all exterior changes made to buildings within the Old and Historic Districts. So, for example, before your clients buy that townhouse in Union Hill, make sure they understand the limitations on exterior renovations, if the property is in between Jefferson Avenue and Carrington Street. Even if they do not intend to make exterior changes, the owner will be responsible for salvaging as much original material as possible during repairs, should the property incur damage in a storm or simply deteriorate over time.

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Determining if a property is in one of Richmond’s Old and Historic Districts is simple: the Commission of Architectural Review has a map on their website, where you can type in the property address and instantly see if it is in an Old and Historic District. Other great resources on the site include a Design & Review Handbook, which lays out the preservation guidelines, and information on how to apply for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA). If your client has some work to do on the exterior of their historical home before putting it on the market, they must apply for a COA and gain approval from the Commission before work can begin.

To access CAR’s website, go to www.richmondgov.com/ CommissionArchitecturalReview.

If you have any questions about Old and Historic Districts or the Commission of Architectural Review, you can also contact RAR’s Government Affairs staff.

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G OV E R N MENT A F FA I R S

To be recognized on this page as a member of the Real Estate Elite, simply make a contribution of $250 or more to Richmond RPAC. Log in to www.RARealtors.com and look for the RPAC contribution link on your member profile page.

JOIN THE REAL ESTATE ELITE Many thanks to our 2016 RPAC major donors This list may not include donors who contributed after content was sent to press on 10/11/16.

GOLDEN R $5,000

Tom Innes

RE/MAX Commonwealth Hall of Fame Member

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Thomas Jefferson

Joyner Fine Properties Hall of Fame Member

Karen Smith

RE/MAX Commonwealth Presidents Circle

Jack Torza

Long and Foster REALTORS® Presidents Circle & Hall of Fame Member

William White

Joyner Fine Properties Presidents Circle

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Gail Ailor

Katy AllenbaughRichards

Dawn Bradley

Mike Chenault

HMS National

Long and Foster REALTORS®

John Finn

Michael Hogan

Nathan Hughes

Anne Innes

Philip Innes

Jim Napier

John O’Reilly

Todd Rogers

Scott Shaheen

Susan Swink

Larry Terry

Heather Valentine

Fathom Realty Virginia

United Real Estate Richmond

RE/MAX Commonwealth

Long and Foster REALTORS®

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Keller Williams Realty

Napier REALTORS® ERA

Long and Foster REALTORS®

Sperity Real Estate Ventures

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Base Camp

LET Properties, LLC

Hometown Realty

RE/MAX Commonwealth

Hometown Realty

Westview Realty Corp.

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