Read the original post at https://www.nar.realtor/breaking-news/update-in-case-of-burnett-v-nar-et-al 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. Join…
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…
The Prescott Area Association of REALTORS® (PAAR) is proud to announce that Jeanelle Shearer was installed as the 2024 President of the Board during PAAR’s Installation and Awards ceremony on October 13 at the Sam Hill Warehouse. Shearer is the managing broker for Realty One Group Mountain Desert and her term as president will begin January…
NFIP Extended, Shutdown Averted Following a massive advocacy blitz by the National Association of REALTORS®-which included a rare nationwide call to action-Congress passed a last-minute spending deal Saturday to avert a government shutdown and extend the authority of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The bipartisan agreement funds the government at 2023 levels through Nov. 17,…
When a seller signs a listing agreement, the seller understands how much they are going to pay for the broker’s service. In contrast, most buyers do not understand the MLS offer of compensation or the concept of procuring cause. The Arizona REALTORS® Buyer Broker Exclusive Employment Agreement (“Buyer Broker Agreement”) can be used to address…
On Thursday, September 7th, 2023 the Sedona Verde Valley Association of REALTORS® will present the Arizona Fall Water Symposium at the Cottonwood Recreational Center (150 S. 6th St.) from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. A panel of subject matter experts representing both governmental and non-governmental organizations from across the state will be present to educate…
Meet the Candidates for the 2024 Board of Directors The candidates for the Board of Directors, with terms beginning January 1, 2024, are listed below along with a link to their application. Learn more about the functions of Board members and their responsibilities HERE. Candidate Meet & Greet on August 18th There will be a Meet…
Thursday, July 27th, 2023 *pictured – top left: PO1 Gonzalez, Shari Howard, Cheryl Stevenson, Amy Crawford, Elizabeth Kennedy, SFC Portela, SSG Ferguson. Top middle: April Siebersma, Lynette Christensen, Faye Humphrey, Suzanne Westrum, Katey Swann. The sounds of play and laughter could be heard in the children’s area of the Prescott Valley Public Library on Thursday…