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Blue Ridge Association of
REALTORS
Phone: 540-667-2606 Fax: 540-662-5986 Email: shiggins@brarva.com
Blue Ridge Association of REALTORS®
181 Garber Lane, Winchester, Virginia 22602
181 Garber Lane, Winchester, Virginia 22602
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Affiliate Committee
Tracy Jewell (Chair)
Integrity Home Mortgage
540-532-7255
Plans and coordinates events which will enhance the Affiliate Members ability to network with the REALTORS®. Increases awareness of our Affiliate Members and works to increase our Affiliate Membership Base. Meets monthly as needed.
Awards Committee
Bonnie Sue Edwards
Re/Max Team Realty
540-667-2400
Develops award programs and award criteria for the Association. Renews nominations for recognition awards. Meets when needed.
Budget & Finance Committee
Karen Fried (Chair)
Sager Real Estate
540-683-9661
Commercial Committee
Carl Hales (Chair)
MarketPlace REALTY
540-664-1796
Community Service Committee
Ed Chapman (Chair)
ERA OakCrest Realty
540-665-0360
Provides avenues for membership involvement and to enhance the public image of the REALTORS®.
Education Committee
Kathie Gregg (Chair)
Century 21 Braddock Realty
540-665-0700
Develops and presents educational and informational programs for the membership. Coordinates the Real Estate Schools Instructors. Coordinates the Lunch & Learn program. New Member Orientation courses, Trade Show Education courses and programs relating to the industry. Meets monthly.
Election Committee
Lilly Triplett (Chair)
Colony Realty
540-662-0323
Responsible for counting the votes contained on each ballot submitted for candidates seeking to become a BOD officer or director. The committee consists of 2 members only.
Events Committee
Melinda Ball (Chair)
Coldwell Banker Premier Properties
540-662-4200
Plans and promotes certain membership meetings per year, such as the Annual Achievement Awards Banquet and the Installation of Officers Banquet.
Fair Housing Committee
Wendy Thrane (Chair)
Weichert, REALTORS®
540-635-8000
Grievance Committee
Angela Duncan (Co-Chair)
MarketPlace Realty
540-450-2747
Bob Boden (Co-Chair)
Long & Foster/Webber & Associates
540-662-3484
Grievance Committee is composed of REALTOR® members who are responsible for reviewing ethics complaints and arbitration requests that have been filed with BRAR. The committee determines whether or not to forward cases to the Professional Standards Committee for hearings. Completion of professional standards training seminar is required.
Legislative/RPAC Campaign Committee
Ernest Lightfoot (Chair)
VSE Capital Realty, Inc
540-327-6107
Promotes the interests of real property through recommendations to the Board of Directors by monitoring legislative activity on all levels. Communicates the legislative positions and rationale of the BRAR, VAR and NAR to the membership. Monitors VAR’s “bill review” process to assess which issues need membership attention and input.
Nominating Committee
Craig Alexander (Chair)
Weichert, REALTORS®
540-635-8000
Appointed by the president and approved by the BOD and shall consist of 5 members. The Chairperson shall notify the membership of the nominating process and important deadlines.
Professional Standards Committee
Patsy Williamson (Chair)
Prudential PenFed Realty
540-722-9300
Conducts ethics and arbitration hearings as required. Members shall be appointed by the President-elect and the CEO, subject to confirmation by the Board of Directors. All procedures shall be governed by the Code of Ethics & Arbitration Manual of the National Association, as amended from time to time. All members are required to attend the all-day VAR Professional Standard Training Seminar at least once per year.
Public Relations Committee
Andy Waldo
Team Waldo Realty
540-542-0088
REALTOR Protection/Safety Committee
Bill Copp (Chair)
ERA OakCrest Realty
540-665-0360
Dispenses the relevant information and activities to the membership. Meets prior to REALTOR® Safety Week. Click here to view more information about REALTOR® Safety.
Technology Committee
Rachel Twigg (Chair)
Realty Negotiations
540-535-2270
“We will strive to help REALTORS® use high quality technology in the most cost effective manner. Our vision is simple: Help to make technology an asset for your business not a hassle.”
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