September 2023 Newsletter
Fall is here and we are entering the fourth quarter of 2023! It is crazy to think that this is the time to start planning for 2024. Congratulations to all the members who were elected to serve on our Board of Directors next year! Thank you to all who took time out of your day to vote on your representation. Now is a great time to think about what committee you want to join.
Don’t forget to vote in this year's election. Mail in ballots should be arriving at your home if you live in the city limits of Flagstaff. The Northern Arizona Association of REALTORS® has come out in favor of Proposition 480 based on our REALTOR® values. We encourage everyone to get those ballots mailed in, and feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions about why we are supporting this proposition as an association. Of course, don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions about the association in general!
Congratulations to the Newly Elected 2024 NAAR Officers & Directors
Vice President
Kristina Webb
2 -Year Directors
Mark Colletti and Renee Gaun
Treasurer-Elect
Brannon Harbur
Affiliate Director
Merilee Arend
MLS Chair-Elect
Katie Smith
NAAR Member Recognition Awards Nominee Criteria and Nomination Form
Each year, Northern Arizona Association of REALTORS® recognizes and celebrates members that go above and beyond in their community. Please use the button below to download a nomination form and consider nominating a member for these awards. Awards are for the current year and all nominees must be current NAAR members.
Loven Leadership Award: The Loven Leadership Awards recognizes a REALTOR® that has given 15 years of continued service and has demonstrated strong leadership and integrity in leading the Northern Arizona Association of REALTORS®. This is not an annual award.
Distinguished Service Realtor Award: The Distinguished Service Award recognizes an individual for outstanding dedication to the goals and ideals of the Real Estate Profession. Members are nominated for this award. To be considered, a member must be in good standing with Northern Arizona Association of REALTORS® and has not received the award within two consecutive years. Consideration is based on the following categories:
• NAAR activities
• Business accomplishments
• REALTOR® Spirit
• Community Services
• RAPAC Investor
• AAR Activities and Education
Rookie of the Year Award: Recognizes an individual agent who:
• Has been a REALTOR® for three years or less
• Served on at least one NAAR Committee; or Institutes, Societies and Council Committee
• Has achieved or is working towards a NAR certification or designation
Important Changes to Flex- CDOM vs ADOM Problem Solved!
Our current MLS system calculates DOM from the ‘List Date’ field in Flex. This date has always been perceived as the date the Listing Agreement is signed. Oftentimes, the agent and homeowner have additional preparation prior to public marketing.
In order to solve the CDOM vs ADOM discrepancy and to remain transparent and in compliance with Clear Cooperation, the NAAR Board of Directors have voted on a solution to add both a “Listing Agreement Date” and a “Public Marketing Date” to our Flex MLS system.
This change will take place Monday, October 2, 2023
Sept. MLS Complaint Summary
MLS Rules and Regulations Reminder
Regarding SECTION 1.16: CHANGE OF STATUS OF LISTING: The Listing Brokerage must input any change in listed price or other change in the original listing agreement, only when authorized 9 in writing by the Seller(s) and within 72 hours (excluding holidays) after the Listing Brokerage receives the authorized change. All Incorrect Listing Statuses carry a CATEGORY II Fine.
Note: violation files 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 our NAAR MLS Rules and Regulations HERE as well as take a look at our NAAR Penalty Policy HERE.
Eat Chili for RAPAC!
$30 RAPAC Investment (early bird until 10/6) includes wristband for chili cook off and 10 voting tokens (5 voting tokens if registered after 10/6)
$50 RAPAC Investment (early bird until 10/6) includes wristband for chili cook off, 10 voting tokens (5 voting tokens if registered after 10/6) and participation in Corn Hole Tournament
Click on the button below for more information:
Fly Health + Wellness Newsletter
Being your own health advocate means that you take a proactive role in managing all areas of your health while maintaining a high level of health literacy. Check out this month’s newsletter from our friends Jen + Robin to learn more.
Upcoming Events
Register for 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.
10/6 – GRI: Market Essentials: Property Conditions (CONTINUING EDUCATION)
10/14 – NAAR RAPAC Chili Cook Off and Cornhole Tournament (RAPAC Event)
10/17 – October Blood Drive (COMMUNITY OUTREACH)
10/18 – Flagstaff Family Food Center Volunteer Day (COMMUNITY OUTREACH)
