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NAR Proposed Settlement

NAR Proposed Settlement Tuesday, March 19– On Friday, March 15, The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) announced a proposed settlement to end the ongoing litigation of cases regarding real estate commissions and compensation practices. The settlement includes agreements by NAR covering liability release, compensation offers, buyer agreements, and a settlement payment. What is in the…

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PAAR is searching for a new Chief Executive Officer

PAAR is searching for a new Chief Executive Officer Our current CEO, Suzanne Westrum, will be departing on February 16 for a new opportunity closer to family back in her home state of Texas. There is currently a search for a new CEO by an appointed Search Committee consisting of: Jeanelle Shearer, Kayla Stazenski, Faye…

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AAR Legal Recommendations for NAR Lawsuits

AAR Legal Recommendations for NAR Lawsuits In the case of Burnett v. NAR et al, on Tuesday, Oct. 31, the jury found NAR and the co-defendants liable. The plaintiffs claimed real estate commission rates are too high, buyer brokers are being paid too much and that NAR rules and corporate defendants’ practices lead to set pricing.…

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Prescott Area Association of REALTORS® receives Business Award

Prescott Area Association of REALTORS® receives Business Award PAAR recognized by Prescott Chamber of Commerce with Excellence in F/I/R/E Award On Thursday, October 25th, PAAR was given the Excellence in F/I/R/E Business award from the Prescott Chamber of Commerce. This award is given to a Chamber member business that displays outstanding professional services to their…

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Prescott Area Association of REALTORS® recognized for Community Service

Prescott Area Association of REALTORS® recognized for Community Service PAAR receives Community Outreach Award from AAR Last Thursday, October 19th, PAAR was given the Local Association Community Outreach Award for our service with Meals On Wheels. Earlier this year, PAAR’s Community Service and Outreach Committee worked with the local chapter of Meals on Wheels to…

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Annual Fall Food Drive 2023

Annual Fall Food Drive 2023 Another Successful Fall Food Drive in Chino Valley Last Thursday, October 19th, the PAAR Community Service and Outreach Committee held its annual fall food drive in Chino Valley. The committee holds this food drive twice a year, collecting hundreds in monetary donations and boxes of non-perishable food items for the…

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NAR Advocacy Efforts Helped to Avert Government Shut Down

NAR Advocacy Efforts Helped to Avert Government Shut Down NFIP Extended, Shutdown Averted Following a massive advocacy blitz by the National Association of REALTORS®—which included a rare nationwide call to action—Congress passed a last-minute spending deal Saturday to avert a government shutdown and extend the authority of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The bipartisan agreement…

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TOP TEN REASONS TO USE THE BUYER BROKER EXCLUSIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

TOP TEN REASONS TO USE THE BUYER BROKER EXCLUSIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT When a seller signs a listing agreement, the seller understands how much they are going to pay for the broker’s service.  In contrast, most buyers do not understand the MLS offer of compensation or the concept of procuring cause.  The Arizona REALTORS® Buyer Broker…

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PAAR’s Prescott Area School of Real Estate supports Sedona Verde Valley (SVVAR) Association’s Water Symposium

PAAR’s Prescott Area School of Real Estate supports Sedona Verde Valley (SVVAR) Association’s Water Symposium On Thursday, September 7th, 2023 the Sedona Verde Valley Association of REALTORS® will present the Arizona Fall Water Symposium at the Cottonwood Recreational Center (150 S. 6th St.) from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. A panel of subject matter experts…

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Announcing the 2024 Board of Directors Candidates

Announcing the 2024 Board of Directors Candidates Meet the Candidates for the 2024 Board of Directors The candidates for the Board of Directors, with terms beginning January 1, 2024, are listed below along with a link to their application. Learn more about the functions of Board members and their responsibilities HERE. Candidate Meet & Greet on…

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