Arizona REALTORS® Convention canceled
The health and safety of our REALTOR® community is our primary focus. In light of the increasing concerns regarding the coronavirus, and in an abundance of caution, Arizona REALTORS® leadership has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Arizona REALTOR® Convention which was scheduled for March 24th-26th at the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa. This decision was not made lightly, and every alternative option was weighed before reaching the ultimate decision to cancel the annual Convention.
As most of you know, the National Association of REALTORS® has canceled all non-essential meetings/events as they continue to monitor reports about the coronavirus. Following their lead, Arizona REALTORS® leadership and staff will also continue to monitor the situation and bring you information as it pertains to future events/classes.
Refunds: Full refunds of your Convention registration will be processed within 60 days of this email. Additional details will be forthcoming.
RAPAC Auction & Raffle: We have already received great items for the RAPAC Silent Auction and are currently working to host the auction via an online platform. More information will be sent in a separate email once the details are finalized.
Hotel Reservations: If you have made room reservations at the Renaissance Hotel, you should be able to obtain a full refund provided that you cancel at least 72 hours in advance of the scheduled event. Please review the cancellation policy set forth in your reservation and contact the hotel directly at 623-937-3700 with questions and to effectuate your cancellation.
NAR: NAR has provided guidance for REALTORS® for use in their day-to-day business, including how to approach open houses, driving clients to showings, and workplace precautions. The PDF is available to download here: https://www.nar.realtor/coronavirus-a-guide-for-realtors.
The Arizona REALTORS® Leadership and Staff thank you for your understanding and ask that you check our website and Facebook page regularly for updates.
COVID-19 Updates – March 17
EVENTS
• The Arizona REALTORS® Convention scheduled for March 23rd – 25th has been canceled. Our leaders are creating a program that will be available to members remotely. More details will be shared with members as they become available.
• The RAPAC Auction will be held online. Details will be forthcoming.
• The Region XI Conference scheduled for April 16th – 17th in Las Vegas has been canceled.
• The National Association of REALTORS® expects to make a decision by April 1st on whether to hold REALTORS® Legislative Meetings currently scheduled for May 11 to 16 in Washington, D.C.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE/BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS
• The March Executive Committee and Board of Directors meetings have been postponed. Our Leadership is considering rescheduling these meetings remotely and details will be forthcoming.
• The 2021 Strategic Planning Session scheduled for April 6th – 7th in Prescott has been postponed and rescheduling details will be forthcoming.
PRIMARY COMMITTEE COMMITTEE/WORKGROUP MEETINGS
• Risk Management, Legislative & Political Affairs, Professional & Business Development, and Business Service & Technology Committee meetings, Standing Committee meetings and workgroup meetings will be held remotely until further notice.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
Ethics Hearings, Arbitrations and Mediations are under review to determine whether they can be held remotely. All March hearings have been cancelled. Ombudsman requests will continue uninterrupted.
EDUCATION
• Arizona REALTORS® Remote Education classes will be held as scheduled.
• TransactionDesk Trainings will be held remotely.
• The Arizona REALTORS® will work with the local associations and will continue to support them if they choose to hold classes. Contact your local association to check the status of classes you planned to attend.
OTHER MEMBER SERVICES
• The Legal Hotline will continue uninterrupted. The Hotline is responding to inquiries regarding COVID-19 and its impact on real estate transactions and their businesses. We are working on additional resources for our members to publish online.
• Transaction Desk Support and other Business Services support will continue uninterrupted.
• State Legislative Advocacy will continue uninterrupted.
Thank you all for your patience and understanding. If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to let me know.
K. Michelle Lind, Esq. │ Chief Executive Officer