The Latest at PAAR

The Prescott Area Association of REALTORS® is pleased to announce the appointment of Carla Dane as its new Chief Executive Officer. Carla joins PAAR with 23 years of experience in REALTOR® Association Management. Since 2017, she has served as the CEO for the Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®. Over the years, Carla has worn many hats…

Tuesday, March 19– On Friday, March 15, The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) announced a proposed settlement to end the ongoing litigation of cases regarding real estate commissions and compensation practices. The settlement includes agreements by NAR covering liability release, compensation offers, buyer agreements, and a settlement payment. What is in the Proposed Settlement Compensation…

Our current CEO, Suzanne Westrum, will be departing on February 16 for a new opportunity closer to family back in her home state of Texas. There is currently a search for a new CEO by an appointed Search Committee consisting of: Jeanelle Shearer, Kayla Stazenski, Faye Humphrey, Tammy Anderson, Cooper Anderson, Cindy Eastwood, Jeff Bashaw,…

In the case of Burnett v. NAR et al, on Tuesday, Oct. 31, the jury found NAR and the co-defendants liable. The plaintiffs claimed real estate commission rates are too high, buyer brokers are being paid too much and that NAR rules and corporate defendants’ practices lead to set pricing. Other lawsuits are popping up around…

PAAR recognized by Prescott Chamber of Commerce with Excellence in F/I/R/E Award On Thursday, October 25th, PAAR was given the Excellence in F/I/R/E Business award from the Prescott Chamber of Commerce. This award is given to a Chamber member business that displays outstanding professional services to their clients in the arenas of Finance, Insurance and/or…

PAAR receives Community Outreach Award from AAR Last Thursday, October 19th, PAAR was given the Local Association Community Outreach Award for our service with Meals On Wheels. Earlier this year, PAAR’s Community Service and Outreach Committee worked with the local chapter of Meals on Wheels to put together and deliver care packages to our neighbors…

Another Successful Fall Food Drive in Chino Valley Last Thursday, October 19th, the PAAR Community Service and Outreach Committee held its annual fall food drive in Chino Valley. The committee holds this food drive twice a year, collecting hundreds in monetary donations and boxes of non-perishable food items for the Chino Valley Food Bank that…