Congratulations to the December and January GRI Designees

Posted on February 1, 2013 by

The following members are the most recent GRI designation graduates. They have all completed more than 95 hours of comprehensive study focusing on increasing their knowledge and skills to work smarter and more effectively. Be sure to think of a GRI alumni in your referral needs.  December 2012 GRI Designees: Susan J. Avery Tucson Association [...]

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Lerner v. DMB Realty, LLC

Posted on January 1, 2013 by

Upholding the Stigmatized Property Statute On November  27, 2012, the Arizona Court of Appeals rendered  its groundbreaking opinion in the case Lerner v. DMB Realty, LLC*, which was the first case of its kind to deal with a broker’s duties under Arizona’s stigmatized property statute (A.R.S. §32-2156). Ultimately, the stigmatized property statute was upheld and [...]

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AAR Updates – January 2012

Posted on December 18, 2012 by

Second Edition of Michelle Lind’s Book Now Available Election Notice – 2013 AAR Line Officers Election Notice – Regional Vice Presidents – Regions 2 & 4 BPOR Course: The Agent’s Role in Property Valuation rCRMS: Short Sales, REOs & Foreclosures Evolved Market… Evolved e-PRO® rCRMS: Leasing Essentials – SEVRAR & Tucson Property Management Bootcamp in [...]

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Advertising Should Contain The Identity Of The Brokerage and Agent

Posted on December 1, 2012 by

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Make Your Voice Heard: REALTOR® Day at the Capitol is January 15, 2013

Posted on December 1, 2012 by

Politics, for most of us is a word that conjures up many feelings. We may agree or disagree with certain issues. We wonder how this bill affects me and what are the benefits or disadvantages of a specific candidate. Most recently, we might have wondered how many political mail pieces will I receive or how [...]

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The Great “As Is” Debate

Posted on December 1, 2012 by

The AAR “As Is” Addendum is intended for use when the seller is selling a home in its existing condition (“As Is”). The Addendum was first developed in 2005 and underwent minor revisions for clarity in 2009. Recently, some questions have been raised about the buyer’s rights pursuant to Section 6j of the AAR Residential [...]

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Sneak Peek: Changes to AAROnline.com

Posted on December 1, 2012 by

For the Arizona Association of REALTORS®, your success is our priority. In 2013, AAR will be launching our newly re-designed website. The new AAROnline features a cleaner look, easier navigation and more robust search functionality. Here, you’ll be able to easily find information on how to: manage your risk, be heard at the Capitol, do [...]

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President’s Message: Exceed Expectations in 2013

Posted on December 1, 2012 by

With the elections behind us, we can finally focus our attention on the coming year. The housing market is recovering in Arizona, “normal” sales are coming back, and distressed property sales now constitute for less than half of all closed sales. We’re seeing new life once again in the real estate market, and our future [...]

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The New Residential Lease Owner’s Property Disclosure Statement

Posted on December 1, 2012 by

When AAR created the new Residential Lease Owner’s Property Disclosure Statement, many property managers raised concerns about how their owner clients would respond to any requirement to fill out this document. Each broker needs to consider use of the new form and institute a consistent policy in their office to avoid fair housing concerns. A [...]

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AAR Updates – May 2012

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

Short Sale Decision Timelines Set by Fannie and Freddie Listing & Selling REOs Class Maternity Discrimination in Lending Is Illegal, Says HUD BPOR Course: The Agent’s Role in Property Valuation Doing the Right Thing: Compensation for Lease Agreement rCRMS: Claims & Remedies Master Educator Certification Now Available Short Sale Decision Timelines Set by Fannie and [...]

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