Some days, it’s hard to believe that it’s been eight years since I got started in real estate. Or six years since I first started blogging. LocoMusings came into being in mid-December, 2007, and has been a focal point of my life and business ever since. As many of you know, I started out as a journalist who loved houses, and ended up in real estate. My love of Loudoun County, of homes, and of writing, combined to create this blog. It’s been a labor of love from the very beginning, when I had to explain to most folks exactly what a blog was.
Writing this blog has opened so many doors for me, both to prospective clients and to readers who just appreciate what I’m trying to do. What I’ve built here has given me the opportunity to speak and teach all around the country, and allowed me to meet lots of amazing people along the way. It’s also opened a door to me for an opportunity that I just can’t pass up.
I have accepted a position at the National Association of Realtors, as their Director of Social Business Practice. (Kind of a mouthful, huh?) I will be based out of the Washington DC office. Among other duties, I will help oversee NAR’s social media policies, strategies, and guidelines across the organization. It’s a role for which I think I’m uniquely suited, and I am very much looking forward to the opportunity and the challenge. Anyone who knows me is aware that I am very passionate about improving the real estate industry, and this role will certainly give me the ability to have a broader impact.
As my loyal, LoCo readership, what does this mean for you? LoCoMusings will continue, under the guiding hand of my (mostly silent) partner and husband, Michael. He will be here to answer your questions, keep you updated, and handle your real estate needs, along with the help of the rest of the crew at Redwood Realty. You will certainly see some subtle changes here as I step back from an active role. Our hope is that you will still get all of the information and terrific service that we’ve been providing for the last eight years.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for your conversations, your support, your friendship, and your business. Life is a journey, and an adventure, and I am grateful to have you along for the ride.
Cheers,
Heather
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Yes, it’s true. Hi, I’m the new Director of Social Business Practice for NAR… 🙂 http://t.co/cYJ64BWd
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“@LoCoHeather: Yes, it’s true. Hi, I’m the new Director of Social Business Practice for NAR… 🙂 http://t.co/9Rjph9Fn” Congrats Heather:)
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RT @locoheather: Yes, it’s true. Hi, I’m the new Director of Social Business Practice for NAR… 🙂 http://t.co/n1622JHZ #awesome
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Congrats ~ RT @LoCoHeather: Yes, it’s true. Hi, I’m the new Director of Social Business Practice for NAR… 🙂 http://t.co/axTy1IJ0
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Congratulations! What an exciting turn of events for you.
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Congratulations on your new adventure!
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Congrats, Heather!
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Congrats! RT @LoCoHeather: Yes, it’s true. Hi, I’m the new Director of Social Business Practice for NAR… 🙂 http://t.co/55MBmsEc
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This is such awesome news Heather. I’m so proud of you and know you will have a huge impact on the NARs social success moving forward. Bravo!
Derek
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Congrats Heather!!! They made a great choice!
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Awesome stuff, congratulations!
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What great news!
Delighted to see you in that position!
Ira
PS
I’m really looking forward to MiChi musings!
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I’m not moving! I’m working out of the DC office. 🙂
And thank you!!!
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Good for you Heather…bring those old farts up to speed please.
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Congratulations, Heather!
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Wow…and I knew you when… Congratulations. I am looking forward to new and exciting things from NAR.
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Congrats Heather and good luck bringing them into this century
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Mazel tov!! So happy for you and your family!!!
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Well done, hope they actually listen over there for a change 🙂
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This is such a cool surprise. I’m glad we have had a chance to meet because of your work here at LoCo. Now, I am looking forward to your work at NAR.
Congrats to all involved!
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Congrats!
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RT: @LoCoHeather Yes, it’s true. Hi, I’m the new Director of Social Business Practice for NAR. 🙂 http://t.co/IP2d4H84 ( congrats to all! )
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Heather that’s wonderful! You are an excellent choice — congratulations!
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RT @LoCoHeather: Yes, it’s true. Hi, I’m the new Director of Social Business Practice for NAR… 🙂 http://t.co/cYJ64BWd
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Congratulations, Heather! I always knew you were destined for bigger things and I hope you are happy in your new position.
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Congratulations!
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RT @LoCoHeather: Yes, it’s true. Hi, I’m the new Director of Social Business Practice for NAR… 🙂 http://t.co/cYJ64BWd
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RT @LoCoHeather: Yes, it’s true. Hi, I’m the new Director of Social Business Practice for NAR… 🙂 http://t.co/cYJ64BWd
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Congrats to the amazing @locoheather on her new gig running all of NAR 😉 http://t.co/0MxEEx10 (congrats to @nobuhata too!)
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Bravo! This is outstanding news! You will be awesome in your new role. Congrats!
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Perfect choice. I need to know when you will be in Chi so I can buy you a celebratory whatever!
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CONGRATS!!! >> “@LoCoHeather: Yes, it’s true. Hi, I’m the new Director of Social Business Practice for NAR… 🙂 http://t.co/sfD2BDkS”
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RT @LoCoHeather: Yes, it’s true. Hi, I’m the new Director of Social Business Practice for NAR… 🙂 http://t.co/cYJ64BWd
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Well done… They made a great choice!
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Way to Go! That is great news! Congrats!
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Congrats!You’ll be amazing as always.
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RT @LoCoHeather: Yes, it’s true. Hi, I’m the new Director of Social Business Practice for NAR… 🙂 http://t.co/libag6d0 [Freaking awesome!]
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OMG! You go girl! Congratulations!
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Congratulations Heather they have chosen an Awesome Lady and we are all lucky that you accepted. The very best of luck to you. Proud to be a friend.
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It’s great to hear your Real Estate blogging is working well in Loudoun County Heather! keep the articles coming for us to read!
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Congrats Heather!
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Congrats Heather- they made a great choice.
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The times, they are a’ changing…Congrats @LoCoHeather http://t.co/Vptu9MWL
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🙂 RT @mikesimonsen: Congrats to the amazing @LoCoHeather on her new gig running all of NAR 😉 http://t.co/iC76UZ4T
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That’s wonderful!! I’m so happy for you!!
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Thank you so much for all of your kind words and well wishes. I am truly overwhelmed in the best possible way. My heart is full today! 🙂
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Excellent! >> MT @LoCoHeather: It’s true. I’m the new Director of Social Business Practice for NAR. http://t.co/fnd9J992
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Awesome! You’ll be a great addition, lucky for all NAR members!
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Congrats!!!
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congratulations on an awesome promotion! I will miss your classes so much! Way to go Girl!
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RT @NickBastianAZ: RT: @LoCoHeather Yes, it’s true. Hi, I’m the new Director of Social Business Practice for NAR. 🙂 http://t.co/IP2d4H84 ( congrats to all! )
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NAR is awesome to add you.
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Congratulations, Heather!
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You’ll be great in your new position. Congratulations Heather.