November 2024
The swearing in ceremony for 2025 President Michelle Linton.
Celebrating Leadership, Service, and Excellence at NAAR's 2025 Installation Dinner
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Northern Arizona Association of REALTORS® Installation Dinner! We proudly congratulate the following individuals on their installation as NAAR's 2025 Board of Directors:
President - Michelle Linton
President-Elect - Kristina Webb
Vice President - Mark Colletti
Treasurer - Brannon Harbur
Treasurer-Elect - Carolyn Salberg
Directors - Renee Gaun, Cody Bauer , Misty Price, and Devin Cutlip
Affiliate Director - Merilee Arend
MLS Chair - Lydia Smith-Hemphill
Immediate Past President - Jessica Garard
Chief Executive Officer - Judy Jackson
In addition, we would like to recognize the following members that have been appointed as NAAR’s Committee Chairs for 2025:
Affiliate - Merilee Arend
Community Outreach - Brionna Stowe & Hunter Hicks
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion - Arin Wheeler & Ventrice McMaster
Advocacy Committee & RAPAC - Rick Lopez
MLS Committee - Lydia Smith-Hemphill
Professional Development - Eric Davis & Dusty Rhoton
Health and Wellness - Shelley Buckman & Shayna Thomas
Congratulations to Jessica Garard, recipient of the Loven Leadership Award! This prestigious honor, granted by the NAAR Board of Directors, recognizes her 15+ years of dedicated service and exceptional leadership. Along with the award, a $500 donation will be made to a charity of her choice.
Congratulations to Autumn Montoya, recipient of the 2024 President's Award! NAAR’s President recognizes her unwavering support, dedication, and significant contributions to the Northern Arizona Association of REALTORS® throughout the year.
2024 BOD member thank you (left to right): Director Mark Colletti, Vice President Kristina Webb, Treasurer Ksenia Hartl, President-Elect Michelle Linton, and Affiliate Director Merilee Arend.
2025 Board of Director Installation (left to right): Jessica Garard, Carolyn Salberg, Mark Colletti, Kristina Webb, Devin Cutlip, Cody Bauer, and Lydia Smith-Hemphill.
Help Serve and Join a Committee in 2025!
To accomplish NAAR’s Mission, we rely on the experience and expertise of our volunteer members. Consider Joining one of our many NAAR Committees in 2025 to get involved! Reach out to any of the Committee Chairs listed above for more information.
Membership Luncheon Recap
Thank you to our October Membership Luncheon guests for coming to speak to our members regarding important growth opportunities in Northern Arizona.
Gail Jackson, ECONA President & CEO, discussed employment expansion trends throughout the region and outline her initiatives to stimulate economic development within or near Flagstaff. Click HERE to view Gail’s presentation.
Sara Dechter, City of Flagstaff Comprehensive Planning Manager, provided an overview of the areas designated for residential development, including an analysis of how zoning regulations and broader general plan impacts residential growth. Click HERE to view Sara's presentation.
Please remember, our Membership Luncheons are free to NAAR members. Register for future events online using through the links on our Calendar or by clicking the button below.
Realist to Replace Monsoon December 10, 2024
We are excited to announce that Realist Tax & Public Records program will soon be available to NAAR members! This product will replace our current tax program, Monsoon.
Realist offers a comprehensive view of all properties in our market, including both current and past listings. You can use it to research listings, identify opportunities and improve decision-making with your clients. In addition to MLS data, Realist provides detailed public records data, including CREV, mortgage and foreclosure data, maps, reports, CMAs, neighborhood profiles, robust search capabilities and much more!
Click HERE to access the Realist User Guide and Tutorials.
NAAR Partners with BetterHelp
Northern Arizona Association of REALTORS® has partnered with BetterHelp to provide you with easy access to 3 sessions of licensed therapy!
The holiday season can be joyful, but it can also be stressful. Remember, your mental well-being matters. Explore the stress-relieving techniques with your BetterHelp benefit to navigate the hustle and bustle with resilience and joy. Prioritize yourself this holiday season and sign up using the BetterHelp link below.
2025 Dues Renewal and Breakdown of Cost Value
NAAR Dues invoices will be emailed/posted the week of December 9th, 2024 and are due Wednesday, January 1, 2025. If paying with a check, please make sure your check arrives On or BEFORE January 1, 2025.
Late fee added to all unpaid accounts Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
All unpaid accounts will be deactivated Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
Breakdown of 2025 Dues Renewal
NAAR: $135.00
AAR: $175.00
NAR: $156.00
NAR Consumer Advertising Campaign: $45.00
1st Quarter MLS Fees: $95.00**
Total Without RAPAC Investment : $606.00
Fair Share RAPAC Investment: $35.00*
Total with RAPAC Investment: $641
*Contributing to RAPAC is voluntary and adjustable. You can donate any amount by changing the amount on the appropriate line on your invoice or online.
**Receive $38 OFF MLS QUARTERLY FEES if you pay in FULL by Wednesday, January 1, 2025 ($95 x 4 = 380 - $35 discount = $345). To take advantage of the discount, please contact NAAR at (928) 779-4303 or naarflag@nazrealtor.com. NO Refund on annual dues or MLS fees paid in advance.
Appraisers: $150 per quarter
Affiliates: $250 per year
Nondeductible Portion Of AAR And NAR Dues
Compliance with the Tax Reform Act of 1993 requires that the portion of dues attributable to lobbying and political activities at the State and Federal levels of government be considered nondeductible for income tax purposes.
Arizona REALTORS®: The 2025 Arizona REALTORS® dues have been approved at $175.00 per member. The nondeductible portion of the 2025 dues is $0 pursuant to the IRS lobbying expense formula and $175.00 will be deductible for member income tax purposes.
National Association of REALTORS®: For 2025, with dues at $156 per member, NAR computes 35 percent or $55 to be nondeductible for the member's income tax purposes due to NAR lobbying efforts. Please note that the entire $45 Consumer Advertising Campaign special assessment qualifies as fully deductible.
Make A Difference in Your Business – Invest in RAPAC!
Make a Investment AND Win a Prize! Deadline to enter raffle is Friday, January 31, 2025.
Invest $100 for a chance to win a $300 Visa gift card
Invest $250 for a chance to win a $500 Visa gift card
Invest $500 for a chance to win $1000 Visa gift card
Invest $1000 (major investor) for a chance to win $2000 Visa gift card
Contributions to RAPAC are voluntary and are used for political purposes. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal or otherwise affecting your membership rights. 70% of each contribution will be sent to Arizona PAC for state and local activities. Contributions to National RPAC are charged against your limits under 2 U.S.C 441a. Contributions are not deductible for income tax purposes.
Understanding Your REALTOR® Member Benefits on the Local, State, and National Level
Northern Arizona Association of REALTORS®
FlexMLS
Multiple Listing Service platform provided to NAAR Members.
Supra eKEY
Allows real estate professionals to access properties for sale using their mobile device.
ShowingTime
A real estate technology service designed to facilitate the scheduling and management of property showings.
Domus Analytics
An interactive Market Stats tool, is available to all MLS members.
Realist Tax System
A public records database that provides real estate agents with property and ownership data, market information, and more.
Forewarn
A safety app that helps professionals verify the identity and assess the risk of potential clients.
BetterHelp
An online therapy platform that connects people with licensed therapists for counseling services. NAAR offers its members 3 free sessions.
In addition to all the tech tools above, we are proud to offer our members Free Membership Luncheons, Free or Low-Cost CE Classes, and Ongoing support across all platforms.
Arizona REALTORS®
Arizona REALTORS® standardized forms
Standardized forms are updated as needed to assure members that the forms comply with state and federal law/regulations and can only be used by REALTORS®.
Single Sign-On
Access all of your member benefits and third-party applications from one location.
TransactionDesk®
Online forms software platform includes your Association and MLS forms, MLS integration, document storage, and electronic signature.
Arizona REALTOR® VOICE
Weekly e-newsletter is packed with helpful articles and resources to make doing your job and helping clients easier.
Tech Helpline
A tech support system to help you with problems such as computer viruses, software and hardware issues, data recovery, network repair, and more.
National Association of REALTORS®
REALTOR Benefits® Program
Each year, NAR REALTOR Benefits® partners with select companies to create exclusive, customized offers that specifically help you save on solutions that boost your business and best serve your clients.
RPR® (Realtors Property Resource)
Provides data, tools and property reports that can help you “wow” your clients and close more deals.
Annual Insights from NAAR
The National Association of REALTORS® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers is an annual survey of recent home buyers and sellers who recently completed a transaction between July 2023 and June 2024. This flagship report has been published since 1981. The annual report allows industry professionals to gain insight into detailed buying and selling behavior. Each iteration of the report is as unique as the economic, social, and demographic environment in which it is published.
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 Chair, Alison Rucker at alison.rucker@wvmb.com for more information.
11/27 – NAAR Office Closes at 1pm: Thanksgiving Holiday
11/28, 11/29 – NAAR Office Closed: Thanksgiving Holiday
12/3 – NAAR Member Mixer
12/9 – Play it Safe with Fire, Water, and Deed Theft (CE)
12/12 – 2024 Annual Holiday Breakfast
12/18 – Flagstaff Family Food Center (Community Outreach)
12/25, 12/26, 12/27 – NAAR Office Closed: Christmas Holiday
MLS Complaint Summary
October 22 - November 21
Click here for ADRE Disciplinary Actions
MLS Rules and Regulations Reminder
Clerical Users: Clerical Users are individuals (whether licensed or unlicensed) under the direct supervision of an MLS Participant or Subscriber that perform only administrative and clerical tasks that do not require a real estate license or an Appraiser’s certificate or license.
Clerical Users may join the MLS through their employing Participant or Subscriber. The Participant is responsible for the conduct of the Clerical User. Clerical Users must be linked in the system to at least one Participant. They may also be linked to a particular Subscriber. Each Participant and Subscriber must provide the MLS with a list of all Clerical Users employed by or affiliated as independent contractors with the Participant or Subscriber and will immediately notify the MLS of any changes, additions, or deletions from the list. Clerical Users are subject to the following requirements:
a. Clerical Users are given a unique passcode
b. Clerical Users must have any fees paid in full
c. Participant or Subscriber linked to the Clerical User may be fined, disciplined or terminated for Clerical User’s misconduct; and
d. Clerical Users must sign a written agreement to abide by the rules and regulations of the MLS
Note: Violation fines collected by NAAR are used to fund community support activities. NAAR does not benefit from MLS fines and would like to see the number of fines reduced!
Please take a moment to review the NAAR MLS Rules and Regulations and the NAAR MLS Penalty Policy.
