May 2025
Unlocking Real Estate Success with ChatGPT: Insights from Beyond the Sale
In NAAR’s most recent episode of Beyond the Sale, Michelle Linton and Dusty Rhoton discuss the benefits of using AI, specifically ChatGPT, for real estate agents. They emphasize the importance of staying competitive by adapting to new technologies. The four key steps for using ChatGPT are: prime (defining the role), prompt (clear instructions), polish (adding personal touch), and publish (sharing the content). Dusty highlights the 25/50/25 rule for content creation. They also address potential issues like ChatGPT's "hallucinations" and the need for verification. The conversation concludes with encouragement for agents to experiment with AI tools to enhance their marketing and productivity.
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Did you know that the Northern Arizona Association of REALTORS® was recognized for meeting our 2024 Fundraising and Major Investor goals? Now, we’re aiming to achieve the prestigious Triple Crown Award in 2025 by reaching our Participation Rate goal. You can help us get there by contributing your AZ “fair share” to RAPAC today!
Celebrating NAAR Advocacy Committee’s Efforts in Protecting Real Estate Interests
This month, we recognize the members of the Advocacy Committee for their unwavering commitment to protecting private property rights, advancing REALTOR® Party initiatives, and promoting homeownership and real estate investment. These dedicated individuals play a vital role in our association by staying informed on local developments and sharing updates that impact the real estate community.
THANK YOU to this year's committee members for their 2025 commitment:
Rick Lopez, Committee Chair
Jacquie Kellogg
Karen Flores
Eric Brownfield
Cody Bauer
Autumn Montoya
Gary Nelson
Tyler Vaughan
If you're interested in joining this committee or would like more information on how to support REALTOR® Party initiatives, please email the Committee Chair for more information.
Why is it important to invest in RAPAC?
Through RAPAC, REALTORS® raise and spend money to elect candidates who understand and support their interests. The money to accomplish this comes from voluntary contributions made by REALTORS®, given freely in recognition of how important campaign fundraising is to the political process. RAPAC enables REALTORS® to support candidates who care about the issues that are important to their profession and livelihood.
What is Fair Share?
NAAR asks each member to contribute their $35 Fair Share each year to RAPAC – that is less than $3 per month! These Fair Share investments help NAAR to reach our participation goals by getting more members involved.
Click below to view the RAPAC Savings Calculator and invest in RAPAC today. Your voice matters, make sure it’s represented.
Coconino County Comprehensive Plan Draft Available for Public Review
As the City and County have been working together on the Flagstaff Regional Land Use Plan 2045, the County has also been engaged in a parallel process of updating the Coconino County Comprehensive Plan.
The Comprehensive Plan is the County's long-range policy document. It provides a twenty-year vision and guide for future physical, economic, and social development for the entire county, and contains maps, goals, policies, and implementation actions that guide decisions about the County's future, in particular with regard to land use decisions.
How are the Regional Plan and Comprehensive Plan related?
· The Comprehensive Plan applies to all unincorporated areas of Coconino County.
· The Regional Plan only applies to the City of Flagstaff and the nearby County communities of Bellemont, Doney Park, Timberline, Fernwood, Fort Valley, Kachina Village, and Mountainaire.
· The County adopts the Regional Plan as an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan.
How can I review and comment on the Plan?
A draft of the Coconino County Comprehensive Plan is available for review from May 19 to July 18, 2025. NAAR invites members to view and comment on the plan by visiting coconinocounty.konveio.com/envision2045 or attending an upcoming Open House or Webinar scheduled below:
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 27, 5-7pm
Location: Cromer Elementary School Commons (7150 Silver Saddle Rd., Flagstaff, AZ 86004)
Date & Time: Monday, June 16, 5-7pm
Location: Fort Valley Lodge (8005 N. Snowbowl Rd., Flagstaff, AZ 86005)
Date & Time: Thursday, June 26, 2-4pm., DST
Location: Tuba City Library (78 Main Street, Tuba City, AZ 86045)
Date & Time: Tuesday, July 15, 12-12:45pm
Location: Online
Scam Notice for Property Owners
May Membership Luncheon Recap
Thank you to Susan Nicolson, Arizona Real Estate Commissioner, for joining NAAR and sharing valuable insights from the Arizona Department of Real Estate’s second quarter update.
Click the button below to download her presentation.
Important Reminder to All REALTORS®
All Lisenced Agents Must Have a Fingerprint Clearance Card (FCC) On File With ADRE
FCCs are valid for six years from the date of issuance. When renewing your license, you must upload a copy of your FFC.
DO NOT send a copy to NAAR. If you have questions, please contact ADRE directly: (602) 771-7700.
Guidance for Real Estate Teams:
Definitions “Team” is not a defined term under Arizona law. For purposes of this Substantive Policy Statement, a Team refers to an established business relationship of more than one Arizona real estate licensee, all of whom must be licensed with the same Arizona licensed real estate brokerage. Broker Policy and Procedure Manual Employing Brokers are strongly encouraged to address Teams in their Broker Policy and Procedure Manual.
All advertising must clearly and prominently display the legal name of the Employing Broker, or the “doing- business as” (or “DBA”) name as licensed with the Department, A.A.C. R4-28-502(E). It should be clear that the Team is not an independent entity, but is working under the supervision of the Employing Broker.
Market Insights v5 New Features
Domus is an interactive platform designed to empower agents with up-to-date, insightful market data. Join the webinar to learn more about the newest version of the Domus Analytics Market Statistics dashboards, provided to you as a member benefit from NAZ MLS. This session will provide a guided tour of the dashboard’s newest features, tools, and best practices for leveraging market trends to better serve clients and grow your business.
Join Webinar: Wednesday, June 11th - 11:30am via Zoom
NAAR Board of Directors Nominations
We are seeking dedicated individuals who are passionate about our mission and committed to shaping the future of our association to join our Board of Directors. If you or someone you know would be a valuable addition, please submit a nomination by downloading the Nomination Form below.
Nominations are due on August 1, 2025.
Spreading Kindness with NAAR
Congratulations to our April recipient, Jerome Naleski. Your hard work, dedication, and outstanding contributions have truly made a difference. We're proud to recognize your efforts and celebrate your achievements!
The Health & Wellness Committee invites you to nominate an NAAR REALTOR® or affiliate who deserves a special thank you for their hard work and kindness. Next month's winner will be randomly selected from nominees—so let’s spread positivity and brighten someone’s day!
Local Guidance for NAAR Members
To help our members navigate recent updates to NAR policies, NAAR created a detailed Understanding NAR Policy Changes resource that breaks down key understandings for Clear Cooperation, Coming Soon, Delayed Marketing Exempt Listings, and Office Exclusive listings. By outlining MLS requirements and answering common questions, NAAR provides clarity on how these changes impact everyday real estate practices. This document ensures members have the knowledge and tools they need to stay compliant and best serve their clients.
Please note: NAAR has not yet implemented the Delayed status! NAR has not released the policy language for our MLS to adopt.
NAR Consumer Guides for Sellers & Buyers
The National Association of REALTORS® has put together a series of Consumer Guides designed to help agents who are REALTORS® empower home buyers and sellers following practice changes in 2024. The following guides and others are currently available – in English and Spanish – on NAR®’s website.
· NEW: Your Home and Estate Planning
· Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction
· Understanding & Protecting Yourself from Title Fraud
· Buying Land and Building a New Home
· Deeds and Titles
For more information and the latest consumer resources, please visit facts.realtor or click the button below.
Upcoming Events
Register for local NAAR events directly on our website using the button below. If you’re interested in volunteering with NAAR next month, contact Community Outreach Committee Chair, Hunter Hicks at hunterhicks418@gmail.com for more information.
6/4 – FUTS Short Hike (Health & Wellness)
6/4 – Fly Health & Wellness (Lunch 'n Learn)
6/11 – Vitalant Blood Drive (Community Outreach)
6/18 – Flagstaff Family Food Center (Community Outreach)
6/19 – NAAR OFFICE CLOSED: Juneteenth
6/19 – Understanding Diversity (Continuing Education)
MLS Complaint Summary
April 26 - May 23
Click here for ADRE Disciplinary Actions
NAMLS Rules and Regulation Reminder on Agent Branding:
When a NAAR member uploads things like photos, videos, floor plans, or 3D renderings to the MLS (Multiple Listing Service), they are promising that:
They either own the rights to those items (like they took the photos themselves), or they got permission from whoever owns them.
They have the legal right to let the MLS use those items, and they are giving the MLS and other members permission to show and share them according to MLS rules.
Additional Rules:
If another agent wants to use the same photos or videos, they must get written permission from the original agent or the person who owns them.
You cannot add any branding (like logos, agent names, or contact info) to the photos, videos, or tours.
YouTube Channels or similar sites are not allowed for video or virtual tour links in MLS listings, if the channel can be tracked back to the agents (i.e. YouAgentName YouTube). Also, agents are prohibited from showing up in any videos uploaded to the MLS.
Exception: If a third-party company (like a professional virtual tour service) creates the video and includes only their branding, that's okay.
Please take a moment to review the NAAR MLS Rules and Regulations and the NAAR MLS Penalty Policy.
