AAR Legal Recommendations for NAR Lawsuits
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…
Read MoreUpdate in Case of Burnett v. NAR et al.
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…
Read MorePrescott Area Association of REALTORS® receives Business Award
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…
Read MorePrescott Area Association of REALTORS® recognized for Community Service
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…
Read MoreAnnual Fall Food Drive 2023
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…
Read MorePAAR Installs the 2024 President and Recognizes 2023 Award Winners
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…
Read MoreNAR Advocacy Efforts Helped to Avert Government Shut Down
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,…
Read MoreTOP TEN REASONS TO USE THE BUYER BROKER EXCLUSIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
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…
Read MorePAAR’s Prescott Area School of Real Estate supports Sedona Verde Valley (SVVAR) Association’s Water Symposium
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…
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