Arizona REALTOR® VOICE

Below are previous editions of the Arizona REALTOR® VOICE weekly e-newsletter. Each contains helpful information to make doing your job and helping your clients easier. Click the links to see the original content.

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February 5, 2019

• Top Code of Ethics Charged in 2018
• What Every Agent and Broker Should Know About Filing Taxes
• Want to be on a NAR Committee? Here’s how
• Legal Hotline
  • T or F: Cancellation Under 6j Remains in Effect Once Given
  • Can Scrivener’s Error be Corrected?

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January 29, 2019

• 2019 Amendments to the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual
• The History of Arizona REALTOR® Scholarships
• Stand Out from the Crowd with MRES
• Legal Hotline
  • T or F: A Mold Test is Legally Required
  • Is the Broker Responsible for Supervising Agents?

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January 23, 2019

• FAQs: 2019 Commercial Real Estate Purchase Contract
• February 1st Forms Revision Release
• REALTOR® Day at the Capitol Recap
• Legal Hotline
  • T or F: Being a REALTOR® is Required to Receive Compensation
  • Can a Property Manager Refuse to Work with Clients Violating the Fair Housing Act?

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January 15, 2019

• Housing History Repeats Itself
• Federal Updates from NAR
• How Are You Going to Sell My House?
• Legal Hotline
  • T or F: HOAs Can Prohibit ‘For Sale’ Signs
  • Seller Doesn’t Close Escrow or Does But Doesn’t Move, Now What?

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January 8, 2019

• ICYMI: New Forms Provider Coming
• Federal Updates from NAR
• Top 10 Tech Helpline Questions
• Legal Hotline
  • T or F: Equitable Title is the Same as Legal Title
  • Can Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Be Waived by Power of Attorney?

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January 2, 2019

• Ringing in a New Forms Provider
• Here’s to a Happy New Year!
• Five Tips to Double Your Business
• Legal Hotline
  • Listing Broker Claims Suicide Disclosure is Illegal
  • T or F: HOA May Impose Additional Fees on Rental Property

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December 26, 2018

• New Year, New President: What’s Ahead
• How Tech Will Change Real Estate
• Ring Out the Old and In the New
• Legal Hotline
  • T or F: Fair Housing Logo Applies to Transaction Texts
  • Must Seller Use Vacant Land/Lot Addendum for 2.5 Acres Zoned R-43?

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December 18, 2018

• How Arizona REALTORS® Give Back
• Ring Out the Old in 2019
• TPT Changes Affect Two Arizona Cities
• Legal Hotline
  • T or F: Seller May Pay a Non-Licensee a Finders Fee
  • When Handwritten Provisions Beat the Boilerplate

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December 11, 2018

• REALTORS® Amend Arizona’s Constitution
• Mapping the Future of Real Estate
• ‘Tis the Season for Email Scams
• Legal Hotline
  • T or F: Cure Notice is An Automatic Cancellation
  • Which Licensee Should Be Listed on the READE Form?

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December 4, 2018

• New LLC Law Poses Traps for Unwary Members
• Tax Reform Creates Real Estate Opportunities
• The Question Is: Have You Served?
• Legal Hotline
  • Can Dual Agent Share Pricing Information?
  • What Form Should FSBO Buyer’s Agent Use?

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November 27, 2018

• Preview Video: Real Estate Rendezvous
• VA Loan Limits or Limitless?
• What Does ARELLO Stand For?
• Legal Hotline
  • Is Single Buyer Listing Agreement Valid If Expiration is COE?
  • T or F: You Must Check Do-Not-Call Registry Before Calling FSBO

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November 20, 2018

• Where Have All the Listings Gone?
• Housing News for Veterans
• Time-Saving Single Sign-On Tips
• Legal Hotline
  • Can Commission Rebate Be Tied to a Referral?
  • T or F: Seller May Dictate Title Company If Seller Pays All Fees

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November 13, 2018

• Prop 126 Passes Thanks to You!
• More Arizonans Living in Floodplains?
• How Endorsements Faired at the Polls
• Legal Hotline
  • Is Buyer in Breach of Contract if Financing Changes to FHA?
  • What is the Earliest Time Seller Can Issue a Cure Period Notice?

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November 6, 2018

• TODAY IS THE DAY to Vote YES on 126!
• 2018 RAPAC Rally Ride
• REALTOR® Friendly Candidates
• Legal Hotline
  • Must Landlord Compensate Tenant for Showings?
  • T or F: Buyer Limited to One Inspection During 10-Day Period

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October 30, 2018

• Fight Misinformation About Prop 126
• How to Protect Yourself & Your Clients from Cyberattack
• REALTOR® Friendly Candidates
• Legal Hotline
  • Must Seller Make a Skinny-Dipping Disclosure?
  • T or F: Cure Notice Cannot Be Dated Prior to Delivery Date

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October 23, 2018

• Protect Your Livelihood: Vote YES on 126!
• Resolving Remote (Computer) Connections
• REALTOR® Friendly Candidates
• Legal Hotline
  • Can Seller Cancel Because of a Pipe Burst?
  • T or F: Estoppel Cert Not Required in Residential Purchase Contract

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October 16, 2018

• Arizona REALTORS® Champion Prop 126
• REALTOR® Friendly Candidates
• VIDEO: ADRE Teams Workgroup
• Legal Hotline
  • T or F: Two Designated Brokers May Share a Licensed Assistant
  • Can eWithdrawal of Counter Offer Override Signed Counter Offer?

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October 9, 2018

• Arizona REALTORS® Champion Prop 126
• Mitigating Cyber Risk
• REALTOR® Friendly Candidates
• Legal Hotline
  • Can HOA Prohibit Political Signs?
  • T or F: Tenant Protected If Dwelling Burned Down by Wildfire

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October 2, 2018

• Arizona REALTORS® Champion Prop 126
• “As-Is” is Not Necessary
• VIDEO: ADRE on Social Media Posts
• Legal Hotline
  • Can Buyer Cancel Contract If Seller Denies Credit in BINSR?
  • T or F: Landlord Can Accept More Than 45 Days Pre-Paid Rent

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September 25, 2018

• Revised Buyer Contingency Addendum
• VIDEO: Unlicensed Assistants
• Don’t Let State Politicians Over Tax You!
• Legal Hotline
  • Can Tenant Remove Someone Not on Lease From Rental Property?
  • T or F: Tenant Must Allow Access for Showings

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September 18, 2018

• PREVIEW: Revised Critical Date List
• Why You Should Vote YES on Prop 126
• REALTOR® Safety Tips Video
• Legal Hotline
  • Is Joint Marketing Permitted Between Real Estate Service Providers?
  • T or F: Dodd-Frank Act Applies to Commercial Transactions

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September 11, 2018

• Nicknames Must Be Approved by ADRE
• 2018 REALTOR® Caucus Looks Ahead
• NEW Member Orientation Video
• Legal Hotline
  • T or F: Brokerage Can Pay Referral Fee to Non-Licensee
  • Is Verbal “Co-Broke” Enforceable with Listing Broker?

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September 4, 2018

• Silver Anniversary of the Contract
• ADRE Making Education Changes
• Revised Residential Financing Q&As
• Legal Hotline
  • Does Multiple Counter Offer Negate Negotiations?
  • T or F: Seller Must Disclose HOA Notices for House to Be Painted

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August 28, 2018

• REALTOR® Friendly Candidates
• What’s Making the Phone Ring at the ADRE?
• Outreach Award Nominations Due Aug. 31
• Legal Hotline
  • T or F: SPDS Waiver Eliminates Disclosure Obligations
  • Can Buyer Cancel Contract After Home Inspection Period?

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August 21, 2018

• Commissioner’s Roots in Real Estate
• Early Bird Discount Ends Soon!
• Community Outreach Award Noms Due Aug. 31
• Legal Hotline
  • Boilerplate vs Handwritten Language: Which One Wins?
  • T or F: Agent listing her own house can represent any buyer

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August 14, 2018

• Avoiding Hollywood Hiccups in Arizona
• Tick Tock! Time is Running Out
• Early Bird Discounts Ends Aug. 31
• Legal Hotline
  • Looking for a Standard Cancellation Form?
  • What Happens to Property Mgt. Agreement When Owner Dies?

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August 7, 2018

• Drought Impacts Arizona Housing
• “As Is” Doesn’t Replace Disclosure
• Sending Docs from zipForm® to eSign
• Legal Hotline
  • T of F: Spouse Always Has Ownership Interest Before Divorce is Final
  • Can Agent Take Book of Business from One Brokerage to Another?

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July 31, 2018

• REALTOR® Friendly Candidates
• New eSolution for Filing TPTs
• Can You Spot a Spoof?
• Legal Hotline
  • T or F: Leased Propane Tank and Gas Therein Convey to Buyer
  • Can a Team Work Out of Separate Brokerages?

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July 24, 2018

• Early Form Release on August 3!
• Commercial Member Benefit Renegotiated
• Contact Guidelines for Commercial Forms
• Legal Hotline
  • T or F: Arizona REALTORS® Forms May be Used Statewide
  • Why “On or Before is a Bad Contract Idea

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July 17, 2018

• Seating is Limited for REALTOR® Caucus
• Filing Period Open for State Elections
• Tech Helpline vs Tech Help Fraud
• Legal Hotline
  • Choosing the Right Form to Alert Seller That Buyer’s Loan was Denied
  • How Many Days to Cancel After SPDS if Outside the Inspection Period?

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July 10, 2018

• More Than 400,000 Signatures!
• 6 Tips to Work With an Appraiser
• Register Now for REALTOR® Caucus
• Legal Hotline
  • When Does Cure Notice Really Go Into Effect?
  • T or F: Licensee May Assist With Airbnb Rentals Outside of Brokerage?

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July 3, 2018

• Losing Your Commission is Easy
• Member Benefits: Tap Into Tech
• Vote for Candidates Supporting REALTORS®
• Legal Hotline
  • Is More Than One Buyer Contingency Necessary?
  • T or F: Seller Can Reject Removal of Contingency

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June 26, 2018

• Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act
• Vote for Who Supports Your Industry
• NFIP to Expire Mid-Monsoon Season
• Legal Hotline
  • If Property Foreclosed On, is New Owner Bound by Tenant’s Lease?
  • Is Month-to-Month Tenant Required to Pay or Stay After Foreclosure?

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June 19, 2018

• Vote for Who Supports Our Industry
• Click Here to Extend Flood Insurance
• 5 Tips to Deter ‘Social Engineering’ Fraud
• Legal Hotline
  • Should Property Manager Convey Pre-Paid Rent or Hold in a Trust?
  • T or F: Residential Landlord May Evict a Tenant for Growing Marijuana

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June 12, 2018

• Highlights From DOJ-FTC Workshop
• Women Are Paying More for Housing
• Sign Up for SSO for Your Chance to Win!
• Legal Hotline
  • What is a Leasehold Estate and Why Should Your Clients Know?
  • Can Seller Unilaterally Cancel Listing Agreement?

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June 5, 2018

• 2018 President Reflects on First Six Months
• Sign Up for SSO for Your Chance to Win!
• WeMAR Shares Lifesaving Flyer
• Legal Hotline
  • When to Disclose Material Financing Facts in Listing
  • Can Listing Agent Refuse to Show Offer to Seller?

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May 30, 2018

• Sign Up for SSO for Your Chance to Win!
• Mobile/Manufactured Home Summary
• Highlights from 2018 Legislative Meetings
• Legal Hotline
  • Why Perc Tests Should be Performed Within Inspection Period
  • Is Seller Required to Disclose Neighborhood Drug Rehab Group Home?

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May 22, 2018

• Revised Residential Landlord/Tenant Act
• ‘Who Does What’ at the State Association
• Avoid Problems Using Contract Basics
• Legal Hotline
  • Do Property Management Companies Need to be Licensed?
  • Seller Refusing to Show Home to Handicapped Buyer

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May 15, 2018

• Revised Forms Effective June 1
• State House Results for Real Estate
• Single Sign-On Rocks: Here’s Why
• Legal Hotline
  • Which Docs are Due to a Referring Broker
  • The Risk of Posting Two Brokerage Signs in One Yard

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May 8, 2018

• Wastewater Addendum Revised
• Revisions to zipFormMLS-Connect®
• Changes in Arizona Real Estate Law
• Legal Hotline
  • Must Heirs Sell if Owner Dies Before Close of Escrow?
  • T or F: Licensee can Assist Investors Outside of the Brokerage

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May 1, 2018

• Arizona Ramping Up New Inventory
• What to Do With Tenant Possessions?
• SSO Makes Logging In a Breeze
• Legal Hotline
  • Can One Agent Pay Another to Babysit Property?
  • When a Tenant’s Non-Term Lease Ends

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April 24, 2018

• Sexual Harassment in Housing
• 10 Things to Know About Writing Offers
• Speedier Certs, Safer for Homeowners
• Legal Hotline
  • If Seller in Arrears on Water Bill, is Buyer on the Hook?
  • T or F: Landlord May Charge a Pet Deposit for Assistance Dog

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April 17, 2018

• More Ways to Sell Manufactured Housing
• SSO is Your Key to Convenience
• NEW 3rd Ed. Guide to Law & Practice
• Legal Hotline
  • Should Agents Hire a Third-Party to Cold Call Expired Listings?
  • May a Licensee Handle Transactions for Two Designated Brokers?

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April 10, 2018

• What Does Your MLS Require for Offers?
• Are You “Digitally Hugging” Your Clients?
• SSO is So-So Easy
• Legal Hotline
  • Broker Beware: An HOA Improperly Forecloses and Tries to Sell
  • If FHA Financing Requires Repairs, Does Seller Have to Make Them?

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April 3, 2018

• When It’s Okay to Discuss Commissions
• Single Sign-On Has Launched!
• Arizona REALTOR® Convention Highlights
• Legal Hotline
  • Who Should Resolve a Brokerage Dispute?
  • Can Buyer’s Broker Assist Seller in Property Purchase?

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March 27, 2018 Special Edition

• Single Sign-On Has Officially Launched

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March 20, 2018

• Evolution of Seller Concessions
• Single Sign-On Preview (video)
• NAR Raises the Bar for REALTORS®
• Legal Hotline
  • Before Seller Responds to BINSR, Can Buyer Add Additional Repairs?
  • T or F: BINSR Waives Seller’s Requirement to Treat for Rodents/Rats

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March 13, 2018

• Protect Arizonans From Services Tax
• Checking Your Checkboxes
• What FHA Does & Doesn’t Do
• Legal Hotline
  • Husband & Wife Go Into a Lease…can one sign addendum for both?
  • When Advertising Funds Should be Placed Into a Trust Account

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March 7, 2018

• Self-Showing Lockboxes & Vacant Properties
• New Voices, New Perspectives
• Best Practices: 8 Tips You Need to Know
• Legal Hotline
  • Brokerage Sign Requirements
  • Can Seller Refuse Addendum, if Cash Buyer Now Wants a Loan?

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February 28, 2018

• HB 2507 Hits Homeowners Where it Hurts
• What’s the Risk for Fix & Flips?
• The Finances of Owning vs. Renting
• Legal Hotline
  • Does Call for “Highest & Best” Create an Auction?
  • T or F: Brokerage May Hold Security Deposits for Its Licensees

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February 23, 2018

• Residential Rental TPT Update
• Disclosures: Dual Agents & More
• Why Your Peers Invest in RAPAC
• Legal Hotline
  • Is Contract Valid Without Time Stamp?
  • Who’s Obligated to Make Public Restrooms Wheelchair Accessible?

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February 13, 2018

• More You Need to Know About Commissions
• Single Sign-On (SSO) Debuts Soon
• Celebrating Fair Housing’s Big 5-0
• Legal Hotline
  • Is There a Contract if Seller Withdraws Counter Offer?
  • When a Multi-Counter Form May be Used During Negotiations

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February 6, 2018

• Who Wrote the Book on Member Benefits (video)
• ICYMI: Can Seller Refuse Entry After Inspection?
• What You Need to Know About Commissions
• Legal Hotline
  • Is Seller Obligated to Sell for Full-Price Offer?
  • Out of Office: Do You Need to Reassign Your Listings?

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January 31, 2018

• What You Need to Know About Offers
• More Form Revisions Coming Soon
• Will Options be Enforced Without Key Terms?
• Legal Hotline
  • How Long Do I Have to Keep Listing Agreements?
  • Should Management Fees be Charged on Sales Tax?

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January 25, 2018

• Too Many Passwords to Recall?
• Buyer Advisory Update on Mold
• What Every REALTOR® Needs to Know
• Legal Hotline
  • Spouse is in a Coma and the Only Name on Their Deed. Now What?
  • Impact on Title Insurance After Buyer Transfers Ownership to LLC

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January 17, 2018

• REALTORS® Converge on the Capitol
• The State of Arizona’s Housing Market
• Power Writing Skills for REALTORS®
• Legal Hotline
  • When half of a PLLC retires, must the company change its name?
  • Half of a PLLC has gone to work for a different broker, now what?

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January 9, 2018

• Can Seller Refuse Entry After Inspection?
• How Tax Reform Impacts REALTORS®
• Top 10 Most Popular Tech Helpline Questions
• Legal Hotline
  • Can Transaction Coordinators Work for Two Separate Brokerages?
  • Exceptions to the National Do-Not-Call Registry

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January 2, 2018

• Your Success is Our Business
• Arizona REALTORS® Party Rocks
• Property Managers Take Note
• Legal Hotline
  • Is Broker Responsible for Agent Selling His or Her Own Property?
  • Y or N: Girlfriend Entitled to Terminate Lease After Domestic Dispute