Business Details
Your Trusted Real Estate Association in Colonial Heights, VA
We are a professional organization dedicated to advocating for private property owners and promoting excellence in real estate business practices. Our mission is to serve as the voice for real estate in Southside Virginia, enhancing our members' ability to be respected professionals. We foster career advancement, real estate best practices, and enforcement of the National Association of REALTORS Code of Ethics. We provide continuing education, designation courses, webinars, and seminars to help members grow their businesses. Our commitment to ethical standards ensures honorable, faithful, and competent service to members, clients, and the public. We organize annual events like the Awards for Excellence banquet, Installation of Officers, Golf Tournament, and Fashion Show to celebrate achievements and build community.Our leadership team and staff work tirelessly to provide resources, support, and advocacy for local real estate professionals. We offer membership benefits including access to the CVR MLS, preferred business partnerships, and industry resources. Our education programs meet state and national requirements, including triennial ethics training and fair housing compliance. We actively engage in legislative advocacy to protect homeownership and property rights through community involvement and policy initiatives.
Services
Real Estate Education
Ethics Training
Member Networking
MLS Access
Industry Resources
Highlights and features
- We advocate for real estate professionals and property owners in Southside Virginia
- Our education programs meet state and national licensing requirements
- We enforce strict ethical standards through NAR's Code of Ethics
- Annual events foster professional development and community engagement
- We provide access to MLS systems and industry-specific resources
Services
Real Estate Education
We offer comprehensive real estate education programs including continuing education courses, designation courses, and professional development seminars. Our curriculum meets state licensing requirements and covers essential topics like ethics, fair housing, and industry best practices. All courses are taught by qualified instructors using both classroom and online formats.
Ethics Training
Our ethics training programs ensure compliance with NAR's Code of Ethics and state requirements. We provide triennial ethics training with minimum 2.5 hours of instructional time, including fair housing and anti-bias components. Training is available through online courses and in-person classroom sessions conducted by certified instructors.
Member Networking
We organize annual networking events including the Awards for Excellence banquet, Installation of Officers ceremony, Golf Tournament, and Fashion Show. These events provide opportunities for professional development, peer recognition, and community building among real estate professionals in Southside Virginia.
MLS Access
We provide access to the CVR MLS system and related resources for real estate professionals. Our members receive support for MLS operations, sign ordinances compliance, property management systems, and other industry-specific technology tools essential for modern real estate practice.
Industry Resources
We offer a comprehensive suite of industry resources including member forms, preferred partner programs, real estate guides, and compliance materials. Our resources cover licensing requirements, business operations, marketing strategies, and legislative updates to support real estate professionals in all aspects of their practice.
People
Nancy Steinke
President
Serving as SVAR President, Nancy provides leadership for the association's advocacy efforts and strategic initiatives. She oversees board operations and represents the organization at industry events.
Danielle Via
Association Executive
As Association Executive, Danielle manages day-to-day operations and implements board directives. She coordinates education programs, member services, and organizational strategy for SVAR.
Joy Harris-Cobb
Immediate Past President
Joy contributes institutional knowledge as Immediate Past President, advising on policy matters and supporting transition between leadership teams while maintaining continuity in organizational goals.
Pamela Artis
President-Elect
As President-Elect, Pamela prepares to assume leadership responsibilities while supporting current initiatives. She works closely with the board to develop future strategic directions for the association.
Eileen Knode
Treasurer
Eileen manages financial operations and budget oversight for SVAR. She ensures fiscal responsibility and transparency in all financial matters affecting the association.
Questions
What services do you offer real estate professionals?
We provide continuing education, ethics training, MLS access, industry resources, and networking events for real estate professionals in Southside Virginia.
How can I check a REALTOR's ethics status?
Visit our website to access the Code of Ethics status verification system for REALTORS in our association.
What continuing education requirements must REALTORS meet?
REALTORS must complete triennial ethics training (2.5 hours) and fair housing training (2 hours) every three years to maintain membership.
How do I become a member?
Complete our New Member Application and submit it with required documentation through our office at 114 Maple Grove Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.
What events do you host annually?
We host the Awards for Excellence banquet, Installation of Officers, Golf Tournament, Fashion Show, and various educational workshops throughout the year.
How does the association support real estate education?
We offer classroom and online courses, license renewal assistance, and specialized training programs meeting DPOR and NAR requirements.
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