For our November gratitude episode of the Arizona REALTORS® Voices podcast we're speaking with Arizona Housing Fund Founder, Howard Epstein, and Designated Broker, Michele Williamson, about how our REALTORS® can get involved and give back with the Arizona Housing Fund. 

The Arizona Housing Fund raises money to help our state get equity grant funding to the nonprofit agencies that build and operate permanent affordable supportive housing, so more units can be constructed to meet the growing needs of our communities in Arizona and reduce the number of people experiencing homelessness.

How do they do it? Through an Escrow Donation program and lease application programs. In addition to traditional directed donations from individuals, families, foundations and government, revenue is generated through these voluntary donations programs.

There are all types of people in our community who need access to affordable supportive housing such as:

• Disabled, Elderly, Youth and Veterans.
• Working Families and Low Wage Workers.
• Mentally Ill, Addicted and People in Crisis.
• People Escaping Violence/Abuse.

Want to know how you can help?!

Our REALTORS® can be a part of the solution simply by utilizing the
ESCROW DONATION FORMS available in the Arizona REALTORS® Forms Library!

Learn more about the Arizona Housing Fund here: https://arizonahousingfund.org/

Stay up to date with the Arizona Housing Fund on social media here: https://www.instagram.com/arizonahousingfund/

This episode of The Arizona REALTORS® Voices podcast we're speaking with Abbie Fink, President of HMA Public Relations, to share the strategy behind our the Arizona Association of REALTORS® “Hire a REALTOR®” consumer ad campaign that’s been disseminated across social, print, radio and more! This campaign is geared to help consumers understand the incredible value of working with a REALTOR®.

You can learn more here: https://www.hireazrealtors.com/

This month on The Arizona REALTORS® Voices podcast we're speaking with Sandy Fabritz, a renowned subject matter expert and trusted leader in Arizona water policy, to keep our members informed about the state of water supply in Arizona. Learn about water rights, water acquisition, conservation, water supply sustainability and the 100-year supply strategy from Sandy in this episode!

September is REALTOR® Safety Month so we invited 2022 Arizona REALTORS® President, Gary Nelson to discuss best REALTOR® Safety practices. 

Access more REALTOR Safety resources here: https://www.nar.realtor/safety

On this episode of Arizona REALTORS® Voices were speaking with AAR staff members Jan Steward, Director of Risk Management and Aaron Green, General Counsel to discuss what you need to know when it comes to the 18 new and revised forms available to Arizona REALTORS® on August 1, 2024.

We also have guest Tom Farley, Former AAR CEO and current Managing Partner at Cornerstone Public Affairs, to recap the highs and lows of the 2024 Legislative Session. 

The most up to date information regarding new and revised forms can be found here: https://www.aaronline.com/arizonabestpractices/

We’re speaking on the revised Real Estate Agency Disclosure and Election form otherwise known as the READE Form with designated Brokers, Barry Kramer and Jeff Murray alongside our Arizona REALTORS® General Counsel, Aaron Green. 

Listen for tips on when to present the READE form to clients, how the READE form will help you grow your business, and notations on changes you need to be aware of.

Welcome to Arizona REALTORS Voices, a monthly podcast by the Arizona Association of REALTORS dedicated to equipping REALTORS and Real Estate professionals with the news, tools, and stories to better serve your clients and communities.

Today we're talking with Phil  Sexton, a REALTOR® and public speaker. Phil has been a featured speaker at Inman Conferences, National Association of REALTORS® Conferences, Arizona REALTORS® Conferences, and recently as moderator for the 2023 Arizona REALTORS® Trends Summit focusing on A.I. in Real Estate.

Phil has plenty to share when it comes to experimenting and utilizing A.I. tools in real estate. Listen to hear his recommendations on specific tools and thoughts on how REALTORS® can work smarter with A.I.

In the inaugural episode of Arizona REALTORS® Voices we sat down with two Arizona Association of REALTORS® leaders to discuss the past, present, and future of Arizona real estate. 
 
Eric Gibbs served as our 2023 Arizona REALTORS® President. He is a Navy Veteran and has been held as a highly regarded leader in the real estate industry in Tucson, Arizona over the last 14 years. As a Broker since 2019, his mission has been to provide top-notch leadership, training, education, and skill to the Tucson market… while having some fun! 

Eric has volunteered on the state association’s four primary committees, has been a member of the Board of Directors and serves on the National Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors, Governance Game Changer Presidential Advisory Group, and the Commitment to Excellence Committee. 

Shelley Ostrowski is our newly installed 2024 Arizona REALTORS® President. She has been in real estate for 28 years and is the Designated Broker hailing from Yuma. She specializes in residential resale, REO and Military Relocation and serves on her local association Board of Directors and teaches orientation to the new agents. 

Shelley has also served on the Arizona REALTORS® Legislative and Political Affairs Committee as Chairperson, and as a member of the Professional Standards committee. For the National Association of REALTORS® she serves on the RAPAC Participation Council.  

Together they share insight and excitement for what's ahead for our members!