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What's Next for Buyers and Homeowners? The US housing market is forecast to recover over the next two years, with the number of sales reaching 5.6 million in 2025. (Statista Research) Higher Home Prices and More Sales in 2025 Modest Appreciation: Zillow forecasts a 2.6% increase in home values for…

A huge THANK YOU to all the amazing real estate agents who joined us for our holiday party! ✨ Your energy, dedication, and passion for what you do make our community stronger and brighter.  We’re so grateful to have shared laughs, stories, and a little holiday cheer with each of you.…

Step 1 - Log into the DC Real Estate Commission portal. https://accessdc.dcra.dc.gov/ Step 2 - Click the "My Licenses" tab, and then "Transfer Brokerage Affiliation". Step 3 - The New REO (Real Estate Organization) is "REO4000393" Step 4 - The new brokerage should be "Realty Advantage of DC LLC" If…

Recent Posts 2025 Housing Market Forecast Holiday Party Pictures – King Street Oyster Bar Instructions: How to Transfer DC Real Estate License We Moved Upstairs – Check Out The New Office Pics!! Instructions: How to Transfer Bright MLS & Listings Protect Your Commission – Know Your Forms NAR Website for…

Step 1 - In Bright MLS, click "Account & Settings" in the top right under your name. Step 2 - Under the "My Subscription" tab, click Agent Transfer. Step 3 - The Destination Broker Code is "RADVTG1" Step 4 - The new office should be "Realty Advantage of Maryland LLC"…

New Listing and Buyer Agency FormsIn this 20-minute video, Branch Managers Hope Arias, Christine Gray, and Mike Reible discuss the latest forms and guidelines for agents. GCAAR and MR have both implemented new forms in order to comply with the recent NAR Settlements. Agents are required to understand each of…

NAR Website for Agents, Buyers, and SellersThe National Association of Realtors (NAR) has put together a list of common questions being asked by agents. NAR is updating this site regularly as new questions arise. The answers to many of your questions can be found on this helpful website. Frequently Asked…

MAR Forms Update and GuidanceMore than 1,000 agents and brokers attended this recent webinar from the Maryland Realtors Association. This is a very detailed overview of the new forms and procedures, and we appreciate their legal team for putting this together. We encourage ALL agents watch this video in its…

Effective August 17, 2024, significant changes are coming to real estate commissions and practices. These changes stem from a settlement agreement reached by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and plaintiffs in a lawsuit regarding broker commissions. Key Changes Written Buyer Agreements: Realtors must now have a written agreement with…

GCAAR Forms Update and GuidanceGCAAR hosted a Forms Update Webinar on July 17, 2024. This is a recording from that event. GCAAR leadership did a great job of explaining the changes and answering agent questions. Agents are required to understand each of the new forms, and be able to properly…

In this video we discuss health insurance options for Realtors. Learn how to customize plans, take advantage of subsidies, and save hundreds of dollars every month!!

In this video we discuss health insurance options for Realtors. Learn how to customize plans, take advantage of subsidies, and save hundreds of dollars every month!!

Realty Advantage is proud to welcome the newest additions to our growing team. We’re excited to have them aboard and offer our full support as they grow their business.

Normally during the home loan process, the lender will require an appraisal of the home. The bank needs to know that the home is worth at least as much as the requested loan. The purchaser wants to know this too! The bank wants to protect themselves in the unfortunate event…

In the class we cover important topics that affect Realtors throughout Maryland. When advising buyer and seller clients, real estate agents must know the State and Local requirements for Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide.

Are you struggling with Buyer clients because there is just not enough inventory out there? Consider a renovation loan to create more possibilities! Most Realtors in our area are having this same issue.  Qualified buyers are having trouble locking in today's low interest rates because there is just not much…

Operating A Short-Term Rental In the District of Columbia An Update For Short-Term Rental Hosts The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) announces that it is extending the application grace period for Short-Term Rental Licenses to June 9, 2022. In support of the Short-Term Rental Regulation Act of 2018,…

Bright MLS subscribers can screen tenants and collect online rental applications with ease using RentSpree’s automated screening service. Visit https://brightmls.rentspree.com to get started in minutes.

The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits the denial of housing to a person based on the person's membership in one or more of the classes protected under the Act. The federal protected classes are Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Sex, Familial Status, and Disability. The State of Maryland includes the 3 additional classes of Marital…

"Wire Fraud is one of the most serious issues affecting the real estate industry today.  Cybercriminals have targeted Buyers, Sellers, Realtors, and Title Companies - resulting in over $18 billion dollars in losses." Realty Advantage offers free ongoing classes to Realtors.  In response to this growing threat, we hosted a…

Is your business ready for the Spring Market? In this month’s Agent Update, we offer tips that you can use to reach more clients and grow your business in 2023!

In this video from a recent Zoom Workshop, we discuss helpful communication tips for Realtors.

What You Should Know About Earnest Money and How to Protect It! If you’re getting ready to purchase a home, your agent or lender has likely already told you to be ready to put up a good amount of money as ‘Earnest Money Deposit’.  (This is also sometimes called ‘EMD’…

In this video we discuss the recent trend of rising rates, inflation, and concerns about a bubble in home prices. Hosted by Mike Reible, Christine Gray, and Paul Pykosh.

The DC Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) has elected one of our agents Diana Carrasco as their new President.

Introduction to Social Media and Video Marketing by social media experts Gene Volpe and Brian Offner. Sponsored by Paul Pykosh with Annie Mac Mortgage.

It was great to see everyone for food & drinks at the Appreciation Happy Hour – We appreciate all of your hard work and dedication, and are so proud of your success!!

Protect your clients and avoid settlement delays. In this Zoom Training for Realtors, we discuss the basics of Flood Insurance. Our expert guests for this class are Lynn Fishman, Owner of the Insurance Store, along with Paul Pykosh, a lender and loan officer with 25 years of experience.

In this 1-hour Agent Zoom Training we cover two separate topics than can help Realtors to grow their business and better manage their customers- PerkPlans and CRM.

What is a love letter? And how could it be a bad thing?? Everyone would enjoy a sweet love letter, right?  Well, as it pertains to real estate it could unintentionally cause some problems. In the past, buyers liked to include an emotional letter with their offer to try to…