activities · 23
what they do
direct service · 20
- College Scholarship Program Targeted Educational ScholarshipsProvides college scholarships.
- College Scholarships Targeted Educational ScholarshipsProvides college scholarships to support educational pursuits.
- Commercial Real Estate Contract Access and Support Legal Form & Compliance Resource ProvisionProvides members with free access to AIR CRE Contracts software, including 50 credits for Arizona-specific commercial forms, and free telephone access to AIR CRE's attorney for contract-related questions.
- Commercial Real Estate Contracts and Legal Support Legal Form & Compliance Resource ProvisionProvides members with free access to AIR CRE Contracts software, including 50 credits for Arizona-specific commercial forms, and offers free telephone access to AIR CRE's attorney for contract-related questions.
- Digital Disclosure and Transaction Management Tools Real Estate Transaction & Compliance ToolsProvides members with digital disclosure solutions (Breeze) and transaction management software (TransactionDesk) for managing contracts, including access to 11 types of disclosure forms, cloud-based document storage, e-signature capabilities, and integration with MLS for auto-population of listing information.
- Dispute Resolution Services Real Estate & Workers' Comp MediationOperates mediation and arbitration programs for resolving ethics complaints and arbitration disputes involving REALTORS®, aiming for quicker, lower-cost, and more amicable resolutions than formal hearings. This includes a Buyer-Seller Dispute program for conflicts over earnest money and property condition when Arizona REALTORS contract forms are used, and an Ombudsman Program to help resolve miscommunication.
- Dispute Resolution Services Real Estate & Workers' Comp MediationOperates mediation and arbitration programs for resolving ethics complaints, arbitration disputes, and buyer-seller conflicts, providing legally qualified mediators and a formal arbitration process to facilitate quicker, lower-cost, and more amicable resolutions.
- Dispute Resolution Services Real Estate & Workers' Comp MediationOperates mediation and arbitration programs for resolving ethics complaints and business disputes involving REALTORS®, including buyer-seller conflicts over earnest money and property condition, aiming for quicker, lower-cost, and more amicable resolutions than formal hearings. This includes an Ombudsman Program to help resolve miscommunication and provide guidance.
- Member Communication and Information Resources Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionProduces a podcast and publishes weekly and quarterly digital publications to provide news, tools, and stories for REALTORS® and real estate professionals, including specific content for brokers and managers.
- Member Communication and Publications Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionProduces a podcast ("Arizona REALTORS® Voices Podcast") and publishes weekly digital publications ("Arizona REALTOR® VOICE" and "Arizona Broker/Manager Quarterly") to provide news, tools, and stories for REALTORS® and real estate professionals.
- Member Communications and Publications Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionProduces a podcast ("Arizona REALTORS® Voices Podcast") and publishes weekly digital publications ("Arizona REALTOR® VOICE" and "Arizona Broker/Manager Quarterly") to provide news, tools, and stories for REALTORS® and real estate professionals.
- Member Technology Support Technical Support ServicesProvides free technical support to members for hardware, software, and everyday technology tools, resolving issues remotely or via guided support during extended weekday and Saturday hours.
- Ombudsman Program Real Estate & Workers' Comp MediationOperates an Ombudsman Program where trained REALTOR® Ombudsmen provide phone-based intermediary services to communicate concerns, explain real estate practices, and discuss options to resolve miscommunication between parties and agents, successfully resolving over three-quarters of cases without cost.
- Professional Standards and Ethics Guidance Real Estate & Workers' Comp MediationAnswers general questions about the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, professional standards, and Arizona real estate transaction procedures, and enforces the REALTORS® Code of Ethics.
- REALTOR® Code of Ethics Enforcement and Guidance Real Estate & Workers' Comp MediationEnforces the REALTORS® Code of Ethics and answers general questions about professional standards and Arizona real estate transaction procedures, providing ethics guidance as part of its dispute resolution programs.
- Real Estate Forms and Transaction Management Software Real Estate Transaction & Compliance ToolsProvides members with access to digital disclosure solutions (Breeze), transaction management software (TransactionDesk), and commercial contracts (AIR CRE Contracts software), including e-signature capabilities, cloud-based document storage, and integration with MLS for auto-population of listing information. Free telephone access to AIR CRE's attorney for contract-related questions is also provided.
- Real Estate Professional Standards and Ethics Guidance Real Estate & Workers' Comp MediationProvides phone-based intermediary services to communicate concerns between parties, answers general questions about the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, professional standards, and Arizona real estate transaction procedures, and enforces the REALTORS® Code of Ethics.
- Real Estate Transaction Support Tools Real Estate Transaction & Compliance ToolsProvides members with digital tools and software for managing real estate transactions, including Breeze for digital disclosures, TransactionDesk for contract management, cloud-based document storage, e-signature capabilities via Authentisign, and integration with MLS for auto-populating listing information.
- Risk Management Resources Public Cybercrime Education & Response SupportProvides resources and information for risk management, including REALTOR® safety, legal hotlines, and advisories on scams and fraud.
- Technology Marketplace Real Estate MLS OperationsOperates a Tech Marketplace where members can access and compare technology products and services relevant to real estate.
advocacy · 1
- Legislative and Political Advocacy Real Estate Industry AdvocacyEngages in legislative and political affairs to represent the interests of its members and the real estate industry.
capacity building · 2
- Professional Development and Education Real Estate Professional Certification & TrainingOffers programs and resources for professional and business development, including online education, designations, certifications, and broker resources, as well as live Zoom training sessions for real estate agents on platforms like Lone Wolf Transact.
- Professional Development and Education Real Estate Professional Certification & TrainingOffers programs and resources for professional and business development, including online education, designations, certifications, and broker resources, and provides live Zoom training sessions for real estate agents on platforms like Lone Wolf Transact.
strategies · 12
how they think
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- Digital Risk Mitigation for Real Estate Transactions digital_risk_mitigationThe organization utilizes a digital platform to streamline real estate disclosures, which reduces liability risk for agents and improves ease of use for sellers. This strategy leverages technology to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.
- Educational Discipline and Professional Standards Enforcement educational_disciplineThe organization emphasizes education as the primary form of discipline for ethical lapses to increase awareness of the Code of Ethics. While focusing its own ethics process on non-monetary, professional standards enforcement and contractual compensation disputes, it refers legal or licensing violations to government authorities, recognizing jurisdictional limits.
- Educational Discipline for Ethical Lapses educational_disciplineThe organization prioritizes education as the primary form of discipline for ethical violations to enhance awareness of the Code of Ethics, while reserving more severe penalties for serious or repeated infractions, and refers legal or licensing violations to appropriate government authorities.
- Educational Discipline for Ethical Lapses educational_disciplineThe organization prioritizes education as the primary method for addressing ethical lapses to enhance awareness of the Code of Ethics, while reserving more severe penalties for serious or repeated violations, and refers legal or licensing violations to appropriate government authorities.
- Integrated Technology Support and Optimization membership_included_supportThe organization provides technology support as a no-cost membership benefit, proactively advising members on device performance and technology investments, and coordinating technology and information flow through integrated digital tools to streamline operations and reduce liability.
- Integrated Technology Support and Optimization membership_included_supportThe organization provides technology support as a no-cost membership benefit, proactively advising members on device performance and technology investments. This includes coordinating technology and information flow processes through integrated digital tools, cloud-based form delivery, and e-signature adoption to streamline operations and accelerate transactions.
- Live Agent Training for Technology Adoption live_agent_training_and_onboardingThe organization uses live, interactive training sessions to support real estate agents in effectively adopting and utilizing new transaction management technology.
- Live Training for Technology Adoption live_agent_training_and_onboardingThe organization uses live, interactive training sessions to support real estate agents in effectively adopting and utilizing new transaction management technology, ensuring members can leverage digital tools efficiently.
- Live Training for Technology Adoption live_agent_training_and_onboardingThe organization uses live, interactive training sessions to support real estate agents in effectively adopting and utilizing new transaction management technologies.
- Negotiated Member Benefits for Commercial Software member_benefit_negotiationThe organization negotiates with third-party providers to offer its members discounted access to commercial real estate software and contracts, enhancing their professional toolkit and reducing operational costs.
- Tiered and Mediation-First Dispute Resolution tiered_dispute_resolutionThe organization employs a tiered dispute resolution strategy that prioritizes informal communication and mediation by trained industry peers (ombudsmen and REALTOR® mediators) to resolve conflicts and restore relationships before escalating to arbitration. This approach aims to avoid litigation and provides a low-barrier, no-cost initial resolution mechanism.
- Tiered and Mediation-First Dispute Resolution tiered_dispute_resolutionThe organization employs a tiered dispute resolution strategy, starting with informal communication and an ombudsman program, then recommending mediation by trained REALTOR® mediators or legally qualified third parties to resolve conflicts and avoid litigation, before proceeding to arbitration for contractual compensation disputes.
named programs · 10
what they call their work
Arbitration Programs
Provides facilities for resolving specific monetary disputes between REALTOR® members and clients, where a REALTOR® has a contractual obligation to pay something.
Business Technology
Provides access to business tools like TransactionDesk®, Authentisign, Breeze, and a tech helpline to support members' technological needs.
College Scholarships
Provides educational scholarships to support students.
Communications
Keeps members informed through press relations, the Arizona Broker/Manager Quarterly, Arizona REALTORS® Voices Podcast, and the Arizona REALTOR® VOICE.
Ethics Complaint Process
Enforces the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Code of Ethics by reviewing and investigating complaints against REALTORS® for alleged ethical violations.
Legislative and Political Affairs
Advocacy efforts at the capitol, including the REALTORS® of Arizona Political Action Committee (RAPAC) and Federal Political Coordinators (FPCs).
Mediation Programs
Offers ethics mediation as an alternative dispute resolution procedure to help parties clarify issues and find mutually agreeable resolutions.
Ombudsman Program
Trained REALTOR® Ombudsmen help resolve misunderstandings and disagreements between parties and agents before they escalate to formal complaints.
Professional and Business Development
Offers online education, designations & certifications, broker resources, and programs for new agents to enhance professional skills.
Risk Management
Provides resources and advisories on topics such as REALTOR® safety, wire transfer fraud, sample forms, and a legal hotline to help members manage risks.
relationships · 28
who they work with
- AIR CRE Partner — Negotiated an agreement to provide members with discounted and free access to AIR CRE Contracts software and legal support.
- AIR CRE Partner — Provides AIR CRE Commercial Forms as a member benefit.
- Arizona Bar Association Partner — Refers individuals to azbar.org for assistance in finding a real estate attorney for legal disputes.
- Arizona Department of Real Estate Government — Directs individuals seeking to affect a real estate license to ADRE, recognizing its regulatory authority.
- Arizona Department of Real Estate Government — Refers complaints involving real estate licensing or statutory violations to the Arizona Department of Real Estate for investigation and enforcement.
- Arizona Department of Real Estate Government — Refers individuals seeking to affect real estate licenses to ADRE, the state licensing authority.
- Arizona Department of Real Estate Government — Refers parties seeking to affect a real estate agent's license to ADRE, the state licensing authority.
- Arizona Department of Real Estate Government — The Arizona Association of REALTORS® lacks jurisdiction over individual real estate licenses, which are issued by and held with the Arizona Department of Real Estate.
- Authentisign Partner — Integrated eSignature solution used within TransactionDesk® for real estate documents
- Brian Mashian Partner — AIR CRE's attorney who provides free legal advice to members on contract-related questions.
- Brokermint Partner — Partner platform offering Arizona REALTORS® forms through licensing agreement.
- DocuSign Partner — Partner platform offering Arizona REALTORS® forms through licensing agreement.
- Jointly Partner — Partner platform offering Arizona REALTORS® forms through licensing agreement.
- Lone Wolf Technologies Partner — Technology partner providing TransactionDesk® and Transact platform for transaction management
- Lone Wolf Transactions Partner — Provides access to Lone Wolf Transactions (Transaction Desk) and Authentisign.
- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Partner — The Arizona Association of REALTORS® enforces the REALTORS® Code of Ethics, which was adopted by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.
- National Association of REALTORS® Network — Follows NAR Arbitration Guidelines and references NAR Policy Into Practice resources for procuring cause.
- Provident Law, PLLC Partner — Law firm whose attorney serves as an AAR Buyer-Seller Mediator.
- REALTORS® of Arizona Political Action Committee Partner — Operates the REALTORS® of Arizona Political Action Committee (RAPAC).
- REALTOR® Action Center Partner — Affiliated with the REALTOR® Action Center.
- SkySlope Partner — Partners with SkySlope to provide the Breeze digital disclosure platform to members.
- Skyslope Partner — Partner platform offering Arizona REALTORS® forms through licensing agreement and provider of Breeze disclosures.
- Tech Helpline Partner — Partners with Tech Helpline for technical support.
- Tech Helpline Partner — Provides outsourced technical support services to Arizona REALTORS® members.
- Total Brokerage Partner — Partner platform offering Arizona REALTORS® forms through licensing agreement.
- TransactionDesk Partner — Partner platform providing contract management tools to members.
- dotLoop Partner — Partner platform offering Arizona REALTORS® forms through licensing agreement.
- zipForm Partner — Partner platform offering Arizona REALTORS® forms through licensing agreement.