What a year it has been! Members, you’ve shown your dedication to this industry in many ways this year. Your commitment to staying on top of your game and learning all you can for your clients can be seen in what were our most clicked on articles from our digital newsletters (e-news, Broker News, PM News, and Learning Center Spotlight). We monitor your interests to make sure we are providing content that YOU want. Take a look at some of this year’s top stories.

Legal Content

• Without question, the weekly Legal Hotline Spotlight has been the most popular addition to our content lineup. Each week, readers like you have tuned in to read REAL questions (with answers!) about current industry challenges.
• Another hot topic this year was buyer-brokerage agreements. We put out many pieces this year trying to share as much information as possible with you.
• Also, our translated form summaries have been accessed and utilized to help even more members of the community.

Economic Insights

• Again this year, our annual economic forecast was a popular piece. This information is debuted at our Annual Convention and then posted online for more members to view.
• Our shareable infographics saw a great deal of interest this year. Topics like the Lock-in Effect and Home Buying 101 were downloaded the most. This consumer-facing resource comes in four different formats. Be sure to check it out now if you haven’t already.
• The monthly home sales reports and explanation blogs receive amazing attention from our members as well as the media. More and more, information from our monthly home sales reports is being shared on news outlets as we continue our mission to be the voice of real estate in Virginia.

Government Relations

• Our spotlights on REALTOR® Champions helped to promote some of our champions who are working on your behalf.
• Virginia REALTORS® is dedicated to making sure that members vote. Each year, we put together information to help make voting easier.

Business Tools & Trends

• A highlight this year in business trends is definitely our post about Commonwealth Connection, showcasing the access to broadband coverage.
• Members like you are staying on top of home design trends to better advise your clients. Stories about home staging and curb appeal topped this year’s list again.

Member News

• The close community and network REALTORS® share are evident in the interest shown for stories about members. Whether we’re sharing announcements about graduates from our outstanding programs or announcing the RPAC Awards information, you are clicking!
• Without fail, each year committee announcements are hugely popular. In case you missed it, here is the announcement for our NAR Committee appointees and VAR Committee appointees.