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2021 Arizona REALTOR® Voice
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2021 Weekly Editions
- April 27
- Important announcement regarding the Arizona REALTORS® electronic signature member benefits
- Ask Michelle
- The Eviction Moratorium and Non-Payment of Rent
- April 20
- April 13
- April 6
- March 30
- What Is an Escalation Clause and When Should You Use One?
- Welcome to Fairhaven
- Code of Ethics Applies to Discriminatory Speech and Conduct
- March 23
- March 16
- March 9
- March 2
- Scott’s Legal Scoops
- DEI: Leading Courageous Conversations
- Important announcement regarding the Arizona REALTORS® electronic signature member benefits
- February 23
- February Member Survey
- MLS Connect, zipForm Mobile and zipForm Standard are available for purchase from zipLogix.
- Diversity and Inclusion Committee Special Guest
- February 16
- February 9
- February 2
- January 26
- January 19
- Revised Buyer-Broker Exclusive Employment Agreement to be Release
- 2020 Characteristics of Home Buyers
- January 12
- January 5
- Arizona REALTOR® VOICE Archive
April 27
As an accomplished author and attorney in the real estate industry, not to mention more than twenty years leading the association, CEO of Arizona REALTORS® Michelle…
On September 1, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an eviction moratorium for nonpayment of rent for certain qualified residential renters. …
Important announcement regarding the Arizona REALTORS® electronic signature member benefits
Ask Michelle
The Eviction Moratorium and Non-Payment of Rent
April 20
Before spending hundreds of thousands of dollars in what may be the largest purchase of their lifetime, many buyers seeking to purchase real estate, whether…
In an effort to make things easier to find on our website, we’ve developed a program that will help us generate more accurate results for members…
Arizona REALTORS® is responsible for enforcing the REALTORS® Code of Ethics. The code imposes duties above and beyond those imposed by law or regulation, which apply only…
Unrepresented Buyer? No Problem!
Improve Search Results
Streamlined Ethics Complaint Process
April 13
While Arizona REALTORS® know that buyers must provide a valid reason to cancel a contract, what about reasons that fall outside the condition of the property,…
In August of last year, The National Association of REALTORS® Advocacy Group, led by Bill Malkasian, collaborated on a joint program with State Associations such…
Scott’s Legal Scoops
Ask Michelle
Arizona Housing Report
April 6
The Mary Lee Greason Award is bestowed upon a past or current Arizona REALTOR® Professional Standards Committee member who exhibits a passion for professional standards…
Reprinted with ADOR permission The speculative builder tax is imposed by Arizona cities and towns on the sale of improved real property by a speculative…
Nominate a REALTOR® Are you or someone you know doing great work serving the community? We want to hear about it! NAR has two programs…
2021 Mary Lee Greason Award Recipient
Speculative Builder
Good Neighbor Awards
March 30
By Sam DeBord What is an escalation clause? When you’re deciding on what price to offer on a home, the situation may call for a single price…
Jump into Fairhaven, a fictional town where REALTORS® work against the clock to sell homes while confronting discrimination in the homebuying process.
REALTORS® stand for and believe in equal housing opportunities and fair housing for all and are dedicated to fostering a community of inclusion and diversity. …
What Is an Escalation Clause and When Should You Use One?
Welcome to Fairhaven
Code of Ethics Applies to Discriminatory Speech and Conduct
March 23
To help new Arizona REALTORS® get off to a good start, we’ve posted a tremendous amount of resources for Real Estate Rookies on our website. From…
On Tuesday, March 9, 2021, the House of Representatives passed the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. With the PRO Act, House and Senate…
Rookie Resources
Ask Michelle
The PRO ACT & what NAR is doing to protect our industry.
March 16
The REALTOR® Party works hand-in-hand with the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC); however, RPAC is a voluntary program and provides the “hard” dollars the association uses…
Each year around this time the AZ Department of Real Estate gets calls asking about the deadline to complete their Code of Ethics training. While…
Included in the February 1, 2021 forms release, the Market Conditions Advisory was also revised. A decision was made by the Risk Management Committee…
The Power of the REALTOR® Party
Ethics Update
Market Conditions Advisory Update
March 9
One great way for members to save a few minutes of their day is to create a template for repetitive functions within TransactionDesk. If you haven’t…
Arizona law requires real estate licensees to have an understanding of the general purpose and legal effect of real estate contracts. However, every year, contract…
It is easy to confuse what each entity does for you and who you need to call for information unless you deal directly and consistently…
March 2
In November 2020, the National Association of REALTORS® took bold steps to eliminate systemic racism and discrimination in real estate. Following months of deliberation and…
Scott’s Legal Scoops
DEI: Leading Courageous Conversations
Important announcement regarding the Arizona REALTORS® electronic signature member benefits
February 23
COVID-19’s impact on the real estate industry has been significant and could be long-lasting. We asked how COVID-19 has changed the way YOU do business and…
Once a year, agents are required to renew their zipForm® account by agreeing to the company’s license agreement. There is no charge for this annual…
The Arizona REALTORS® Diversity and Inclusion Committee were proud to have Dr. Leonard Moore from the University of Texas lead an important interactive session that…
February Member Survey
MLS Connect, zipForm Mobile and zipForm Standard are available for purchase from zipLogix.
Diversity and Inclusion Committee Special Guest
February 16
ARIZONA REALTORS® LEGISLATIVE TRACKING With the passing of the 100th day of the session on April 20th, the Arizona Legislature and lawmakers voted to extend…
Can your clients read the title of this article? If so, they may be interested to know that Arizona REALTORS® has translated its most often…
2021 AZ Legislative Update
¿Pueden Tus Clientes Leer Esto?
February 9
The last year has brought many new realities to our community, as well as exposed a long-standing reality for far too many in our country.…
Every five years, the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) researches and writes an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice for submission to the U.S.…
Just for sharing your thoughts, you will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift card!
DEI: Level-Setting Our Dialog
Arizona Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
Member Survey
February 2
To help address the problem of homelessness in the Grand Canyon State, Arizona REALTORS have joined with the Arizona Community Foundation to promote the Arizona…
In November of 2020, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) notified its members of the fact that it had been cooperating with the United States…
AZ Housing Fund
NAR-DOJ AGREEMENT REGARDING MLS RULES
January 26
Have you seen this year’s Arizona REALTORS® Membership Guide? The annual guide provides an update of the services and resources available to members, as well…
In an effort to standardize listing agreements in Arizona, the multiple listing services (MLSs) reached out to the Arizona REALTORS® Risk Management Committee and requested…
2021 Membership Guide
NEW Multiple Listing Service Forms Release
January 19
On February 1st, following approval by the Arizona REALTORS® Risk Management Committee and Executive Committee, a revised Buyer-Broker Exclusive Employment Agreement (BBEEA) will be released…
For most home buyers, the purchase of real estate is one of the largest financial transactions they will make. Buyers purchase a home not only…
Revised Buyer-Broker Exclusive Employment Agreement to be Release
2020 Characteristics of Home Buyers
January 12
If one of your New Year’s Resolutions was to take a few minutes and review the latest issues facing the real estate industry, we’ve updated…
These types of agreements can serve a valid purpose for the buyer and seller, but should Arizona REALTORS® consider them when they carry so much risk…
Most of the time, cookies are a good thing, but they can also track you. Take control of a tiny bit of your online privacy…
Webinar Archive
Pre and Post-possession Agreements
How to Control and Delete Cookies on Your Browser
January 5
If you are an active member of the Arizona REALTORS® state association and would you like your name added to this list or to update your…
Next Phase in Electronic Filing and Paying Goes into Effect Jan. 1, 2021 Beginning January 1, 2021, the transaction privilege tax electronic (TPT) filing and…