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AAR Sponsorship Opportunities

The Arizona Association of REALTORS® offers opportunities to bring companies together with our members in one convenient location...our meetings & conferences. Solid business contacts are important to the success of our members.

 

 

Appraisal

The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® offers designations for the Residential Accredited Appraiser (RAA) and for the General Accredited Appraiser (GAA).
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Auction

Real estate is one of the fastest growing auction areas. Make a bid to beef up your business with this handy collection of industry news, trends, research, and resources
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Broker University

Educational programs designed specifically for brokers and managers.
NAR Prepackaged Sales Meetings

 

Broker/Manager Risk Management Conference – August 12, 2011
“What to expect when a claim is brought against you”


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rCRMS: Certified Risk Management Specialist

AAR's newest program designed to enhance members' success. The program will increase members' knowledge and allow them to successfully manage real estate transactions for clients while reducing exposure to risk. Earn this new certification and give your clients the utmost protection during their transaction.
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Designations & Certifications

The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® has nine affiliated Institutes, Societies, and Councils, and two certification programs. The ISCs provide a wide-ranging menu of programs and services to assist members in increasing skills, productivity and knowledge. Designations acknowledging experience and expertise in various real estate sectors are awarded by each affiliated group upon completion of required courses. In addition, NAR offers two certification programs.
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Education Outreach

AAR brings education classes to local areas around the state.
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Ethics Education Requirement - NAR

Members of NAR are required to complete ethics training of not less than 2 hours and 30 minutes once every four years.
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GRI

The GRI designation is a national designation delivered by the state REALTOR® associations. The 90-hour course of study meets the accreditation standards established by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. Upon completion of the program, students are awarded the GRI designation (Graduate REALTORĀ® Institute). Only members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® may hold the GRI designation.
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Industry Partners Conference

REALTORS®, lenders, escrow agents get together in education sessions that focus on the contract.  Interactive roundtables use scenarios and case studies of actual "transaction challenges."

2009 Scenarios

2010 Scenarios

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International - NAR
International Real Estate is not just a niche industry, but is integrated into all sectors of the real estate business and is a significant means for growing your business.
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ISC Events/Educational Programs

NAR's Institutes, Societies, and Councils offer meetings/conventions/educational programs throughout the year designed to enhance their members' skills, success, and networking. 
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Leadership Conference

Leadership Conference is a two-day program for incoming local and state leadership. Sessions provide how-to tips and networking opportunities focusing on fulfilling your volunteer role.


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 Leadership Training Academy (LTA)

The AAR leadership development program consists of: LTA1: Basics; LTA2: Public Speaking; and LTA3/4: Managing, Leading and Growing. If the idea of getting involved in leadership in the real estate community ever crossed your mind or you can see yourself serving on a committee, board of directors or as an officer, this program may be for you. LTA1 is a prerequisite to LTA2 and LTA3/4.

 

The three LTA classes are held in the first quarter of each year. LTA 2010 is now complete. Please stay tuned for LTA 2011 dates. In the meantime, you may want to consider NAR’s REALTORS® Excelling in Association Leadership (REAL) Self-Study Course

 

LTA Graduates

 

Leadership Takeaways (April 2010)

 

Meeting Management Webinar (20 minutes)

 

 

NAR Meetings & Expo Information Center

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NAR Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo

This event is held in Washington, D.C., in May of each year.  Your participation in advancing a public policy agenda that will help your industry and your customers is more important than ever -- to your business and to your association.  The Expo features nearly 350 booths from leading suppliers to the real estate industry showing the newest technological advancements to take your productivity, performance and profits to the next level!
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NAR Rocky Mountain Regional Conference

This conference is held annually in February to discuss issues common within the Region - Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.  Issues range from NAR political considerations to growth, water, etc.  All efforts are made to have some of the National Association leadership in attendance, which allows for informal input from the Region to NAR leadership.  The Conferences target for attendees is state leadership, national directors, and leadership of the larger local associations, but attendance is open to any member within the six-state region.

 

Online Education

Online education is usually delivered in two ways: learner-directed (anytime, anywhere -self study format) and teacher-directed (instructor/sponsor determines the place and direction).  Build your own schedule and set your own goals with Online Education.  Find out if it's right for you by taking this quiz.

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Professional Standards Workshop (PSW)

This workshop is designed to provide the necessary training for local and state Grievance Committees and Professional Standards Committee members.

 

 

 

Property Management

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REALTOR® Caucus

The REALTOR® Caucus is a half day Government Affairs legislative event that gives REALTOR® members from around the state the opportunity to discuss and give input on current issues affecting the real estate industry as well as make suggestions and recommendations for possible legislative or regulatory actions.

 

Any legislative recommendations made at the Caucus will be forwarded to AAR’s Legislative and Public Affairs Committee and the AAR Board of Directors for approval.

 


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REALTOR® Day at the Capitol


The traditional program consists of a morning legislative issues briefing, outdoor luncheon on the Mall with guest speaker and individual Senate and House office meetings with REALTORĀ® members and legislators. Off-site attendee parking is arranged with free shuttles to and from the Capitol Mall. The program is free for REALTORĀ® members but requires advance registration.


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REALTORS® Excelling in Association Leadership (REAL) Self-Study Course

This free course from NAR provides association leadership training in six subjects, including budgeting, meeting management, association governance, and legislative and regulatory advocacy. The course can be completed online and is structured so you can complete it at your convenience.

 

 

Resort

The RSPS Workgroup has approved an additional path and courses for Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist applicants.
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SRS (Seller Representative Specialist)

SRS is the premiere seller agency designation, conferred by the SRS Council, recognizing real estate professionals who have completed special education in seller representation. The SRS covers a comprehensive look at seller representation, including marketing, but also discusses the full lineup of legal issues, Code of Ethics issues and practical issues of getting the listing from acquisition to closing.
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Winter Conference

(AAR Real Estate Winter Conference)
Held in March in Prescott, at the Prescott Resort, this conference provides timely sessions on topics that affect your business.  This is also one of the best opportunities to network with your peers statewide.

2012 Winter Conference
March 7-9, 2012

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