The Impact of the Get a Life Program By Brittany Reilly Old Colony REALTORS® Across West Virginia, the Get a Life program continues to make a meaningful impact on middle school students by giving them a realistic look at the financial responsibilities that come with adulthood. Offered through the [...]

A Message from CEO Ray Joseph Howdy WVAR Partners, The noise out there has hit record levels. I got back from HoustonNXT and, honestly, I was disappointed but not shocked to see the headlines spinning fast and loose with the truth. What’s the truth?  Nothing changed about REALTOR-owned MLSs allowing [...]

President's Corner - November/December 2025 By Joshua McGrath 2025 President West Virginia Association of REALTORS® 2025 was an unforgettable year for the West Virginia Association of REALTORS®, and serving as your State President has truly been the honor of a lifetime. My goal this year was simple: quietly bring [...]

Highlights from the 2025 WVAR Convention By Christa Vance Kanawha Valley Board of REALTORS® A wonderful time was had by many—310 to be exact—at the 2025 WVAR Real Estate Convention, including the NAR President himself, Kevin Sears! The Waterfront Marriott venue worked out great with its spacious rooms and [...]

The Power of Participation: How Engagement Fuels Your Success By Angela Horner Eastern Panhandle Board of REALTORS® Participation Is Your Power Source — Plug In and Recharge In the West Virginia real estate industry, your business grows strongest when you stay connected, informed, and involved. As members of the West [...]

Becoming A Great Leader By Shayla Hartsell Morgantown Board of REALTORS® When you think of the best leaders in life and in our organization, they usually have similar qualities to each other. They take ownership, they’re empathetic, they lead with integrity, and want to serve their team and their [...]