May 2024 Newsletter
Be Prepared and Stay Informed
Please take the time to watch the above video and be aware of the changes coming to the Real Estate Industry and how, as members of NAAR, we can prepare to implement these changes and be the best practitioners of real estate in Arizona. To view the NAR Settlement Timeline, click the button below.
A huge thank you to Eric Davis on the Forms Committee and Chad Dragos, Lisa Paffrath, and Jessica Garard on the Risk Management Team at AAR that have helped contribute to the new forms coming out.
Remember to visit NAR's Facts for REALTORS® page for a central resource for updates and materials on current events. Communication resources will be updated as needed; readers are cautioned to ensure that the most recent publications are utilized.
Additional resources include NAR’s Research and Statistics page where you can source current statistics regarding the Real Estate Industry.
Association Leaders including CEO Judy Jackson, President Jessica Garard, and President-Elect Michelle Linton in front of the Washington Monument.
Northern Arizona Association of REALTORS® Past Presidents Dinner- Back row left to right: Dusty Rhoton (2021), Howard McBride (2004 & 2005), Lisa Paffrath (2017), Gary Nelson (2001), Michelle Linton (2025), Kristina Webb (2026), Judy Jackson (CEO), Allen Ginsberg (1993 & 1994), Rick Lopez (2003), and Jacquie Kellogg (2014). Front row left to right: Deidre Craig (2009), Melinda Morfin (2020), Jessica Garard (2023 & 2024), Tad Moore (2022), Jerome Naleski (2012).
Initiating Policy Formation and Advocacy at Every Level
To learn more about the specific policies Arizona representatives in Congress are fighting for, view NAR Legislative Priorities.
The REALTORS® Legislative Meetings addressed residential economic issues and trends that will be discussed at our next Membership Luncheon with guest speaker NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Don't forget to register to hear what positive messages you as a REALTOR® can communicate to show what your local market is actually doing, based on numbers, to help overcome negative messaging and ensure that consumers can still fulfill their dreams of homeownership.
NAAR Continues Housing Fund Donation Match
Flagstaff’s housing costs are significantly above the national average, beyond the reach of working families in our community.
By creating affordable housing opportunities, your donation – amplified by NAAR's dollar-for-dollar match – can help low-income families, our local workforce and individuals experiencing homelessness to secure decent and affordable housing, supporting economic development and social justice goals for our community.
Donate by using the flyer below or you can Donate Online. Visit nazhousingfund.org for more information.
May Membership Luncheon Replay
Click the video above to replay the video of NAAR’s May Membership luncheon with speaker Josh Maher, NAU AVP for Community Relations.
The REALTORS® of Arizona Political Action Committee (RAPAC) is a member-sponsored effort organized to financially support candidates running for local, state and federal offices whose position on real estate regulation and free-market business environment most closely represent the initiatives of the REALTORS®
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Upcoming Events
Register for local NAAR events directly on our website using the button below. If you’re interested in volunteering with NAAR next month, contact Community Outreach Chair, Alison Rucker at alison.rucker@wvmb.com for more information.
6/4 – Fly Health + Wellness (HEALTH/WELLNESS)
6/4 – What About the Buyer’s Advisory (CONTINUING EDUCATION)
6/12 – Vitalant Blood Drive (COMMUNITY OUTREACH)
6/19 – NAAR OFFICE CLOSED: Juneteenth
6/19 – Flagstaff Family Food Center (COMMUNITY OUTREACH)
6/20 – The Twi-Light REALTOR®️ Home Tour
6/27 – June New Member Orientation
MLS Complaint Summary
April 26 - May 24
Click to view AAR Disciplinary Actions
MLS Rules and Regulations Reminder:
Keyholders must maintain the security of each Key and the Personal Identification Number ("PIN") of each key, if applicable, to prevent the use of the Key by unauthorized persons, including disclosing to any third party (Section 2: G.2). Entering a combination lockbox code or security system code in any field of the MLS System is considered a 3rd party disclosure (Section 9.4.2: F.10). Please remove any code/combo codes from the listing as soon as possible.
Note: Violation fines collected by NAAR are used to fund community support activities. NAAR does not benefit from MLS fines and would like to see the number of fines reduced!
Please take a moment to review our NAAR MLS Rules and Regulations HERE and our NAAR Penalty Policy HERE.
