Lower Yakima Valley Association of Realtors

Lower Yakima Valley Association of Realtors Lower Yakima Valley Association of REALTORS® (“LYVAR”) is a professional trade association in service to our members & the general public.

REALTOR® Safety Tip Tuesday: It is okay to say no.If something feels off, pause, leave, or reschedule. Your safety is no...
09/29/2026

REALTOR® Safety Tip Tuesday: It is okay to say no.

If something feels off, pause, leave, or reschedule. Your safety is not negotiable, and you do not have to explain away a red flag.

Trust your instincts. Protect your peace of mind.

Topic: The MLS and Why It Matters Consumers see listings online, but they may not understand where accurate property inf...
09/24/2026

Topic: The MLS and Why It Matters Consumers see listings online, but they may not understand where accurate property information comes from. NAR’s Consumer Guide explains how Multiple Listing Services help organize listing data, support market transparency, and connect properties with the broadest pool of potential buyers. Reliable information matters when big decisions are on the line. NAR resource:

https://www.nar.realtor/the-facts/consumer-guide-multiple-listing-service-mls

What Clients Ask Wednesday: What are closing costs? Closing costs are expenses paid at the end of a real estate transact...
09/23/2026

What Clients Ask Wednesday: What are closing costs? Closing costs are expenses paid at the end of a real estate transaction. They may include lender fees, title and escrow fees, prepaid taxes, insurance, recording fees, and other costs depending on the transaction. Buyers and sellers should review estimates early so there are fewer surprises later.

Happy National Property Manager’s Day.Property management requires strategy, communication, financial oversight, and con...
09/22/2026

Happy National Property Manager’s Day.

Property management requires strategy, communication, financial oversight, and constant attention to detail.

When a REALTOR® serves as a property manager, clients benefit from a professional who is not only experienced in real estate, but also bound by a strict Code of Ethics that puts clients’ interests first.

Higher standards matter in every role.

Until next year…..thanks for the memories!!
09/21/2026

Until next year…..thanks for the memories!!

More pics from the paint & sip!
09/21/2026

More pics from the paint & sip!

Some shots from last Friday nights Paint & Sip! What a great night! Thanks to everyone who came out! What fun!!
09/21/2026

Some shots from last Friday nights Paint & Sip! What a great night! Thanks to everyone who came out! What fun!!

Topic: Fair Housing Fair housing is not just an industry rule. It protects access, opportunity, and consumer choice in h...
09/17/2026

Topic: Fair Housing Fair housing is not just an industry rule. It protects access, opportunity, and consumer choice in housing. NAR’s Consumer Guide explains what fair housing means for buyers and sellers, and why REALTORS® have an important role in supporting equal professional service. Every consumer deserves to be treated fairly in the housing market. NAR resource:

https://www.nar.realtor/the-facts/consumer-guide-fair-housing

What Clients Ask Wednesday: What is an appraisal? An appraisal is an opinion of a property’s value, usually ordered by t...
09/16/2026

What Clients Ask Wednesday: What is an appraisal? An appraisal is an opinion of a property’s value, usually ordered by the lender during a financed purchase. The appraiser reviews the property and comparable sales to help the lender evaluate the loan. Appraisals can affect financing, timelines, and next steps in the transaction.

REALTOR® Safety Tip Tuesday: Keys are access.Confirm instructions before you go, protect lockbox codes, and make sure ke...
09/15/2026

REALTOR® Safety Tip Tuesday: Keys are access.

Confirm instructions before you go, protect lockbox codes, and make sure keys are secured after each showing.

Good key habits help protect clients, properties, and everyone involved.

Address

P. O. Box 1249
Sunnyside, WA
98944

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+15097832184

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