Rim Country Real Estate Market Update – July 2025

Rim Country Real Estate Market Update – July 2025 blog CAAR August 18, 2025 Real Estate Rim Country Real Estate Market Update – July 2025 By Dennis Riccio, President, Central Arizona Association of REALTORS® https://youtu.be/yOoVdrCkzQk The Rim Country housing market is showing a noticeable cooling in July 2025 compared to the frenzied pace of last […]
Clear Cooperation Policy Update: New Flexibility for Sellers

AI’s Impact on Real Estate Practice: A President’s Perspective blog CAAR August 4, 2025 Real Estate AI’s Impact on Real Estate Practice: A President’s Perspective By Dennis Riccio, President, Central Arizona Association of REALTORS® https://youtu.be/ClLfmenYedY Dear Members, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic buzzword, it’s here in our industry today, reshaping how we […]
AI’s Impact on Real Estate Practice: A President’s Perspective

AI’s Impact on Real Estate Practice: A President’s Perspective blog CAAR August 4, 2025 Real Estate AI’s Impact on Real Estate Practice: A President’s Perspective By Dennis Riccio, President, Central Arizona Association of REALTORS® https://youtu.be/ClLfmenYedY Dear Members, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic buzzword, it’s here in our industry today, reshaping how we […]
Straight Talk on Real Estate Signs

Straight Talk on Real Estate Signs blog CAAR July 28, 2025 Real Estate Straight Talk on Real Estate Signs By Dennis Riccio, President, Central Arizona Association of REALTORS® https://youtu.be/mFAGEQLqp5g Understanding Arizona’s Sign Laws Over the past few months, we’ve received different questions in the CAAR office regarding real estate signs; what’s allowed, what’s not, and […]
Can Arizona REALTORS® Hold Games of Chance at Open Houses?

Can Arizona REALTORS® Hold Games of Chance at Open Houses? blog CAAR July 21, 2025 Real Estate Can Arizona REALTORS® Hold Games of Chance at Open Houses? By Dennis Riccio, President, Central Arizona Association of REALTORS® https://youtu.be/Ase6MR4tadA Members of the Central Arizona Association of REALTORS® have recently raised questions about holding raffles, giveaways, or contests […]
CAAR Business Breakfast Office and Association Updates

CAAR Business Breakfast Office and Association Updates blog CAAR July 14, 2025 Real Estate CAAR Business Breakfast Office and Association Updates After the mayor’s remarks, CAAR leadership and staff shared important business updates: https://youtu.be/Zxx0epZsHyU Bylaws ApprovalCAAR members in attendance voted to approve revised association bylaws. As explained by Clark Jones and others, the prior version […]
Multiple Brokerage Listings in Arizona: Legal and Practical Overview

Multiple Brokerage Listings in Arizona: Legal and Practical Overview blog CAAR June 25, 2025 Real Estate Multiple Brokerage Listings in Arizona: Legal and Practical Overview https://youtu.be/pcj5JtirTGU By Dennis Riccio, President, Central Arizona Association of REALTORS® Recent calls to the CAAR office from non-member agents have raised a common and important question: Canmore than one brokerage […]
Investing in the Future: CAAR Awards $7,500 in Scholarships to Local Graduates

Investing in the Future: CAAR Awards $7,500 in Scholarships to Local Graduates blog CAAR June 20, 2025 Real Estate 📸 From left to right: Kate (CAAR Executive), Jackie (CAAR Executive), Zachary Young, Taryn Ashby, Sabrina Burlando, Claudia Robles (board member), and Glori Surman (board member). At the Central Arizona Association of REALTORS® (CAAR), we believe […]
CAAR Unveils New Website with Advanced Automation and Member Tools
CAAR Unveils New Website with Advanced Automation and Member Tools blog CAAR June 16, 2025 Real Estate We are proud to announce the launch of our new website, CAARAZ.com, a modern, fully integrated platform designed to streamline member services and elevate the online experience for Central Arizona REALTORS®. This new site represents a major leap […]
Implications of Not Having a Valid Buyer Broker Agreement in Arizona Post NAR Settlement

Implications of Not Having a Valid Buyer Broker Agreement in Arizona Post NAR Settlement blog CAAR June 10, 2025 Real Estate Background: NAR Settlement and Buyer Broker Compensation Changes In March 2024, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reached a landmark settlement (stemming from the Moehrl and Sitzer/Burnett class-action lawsuits) that has fundamentally altered buyer […]