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Arizona MLS Systems

Agent — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:37:14 +0000

When buying or selling properties in Arizona, one could get virtually nowhere without the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). The MLS is a database of homes for sale and an offer amongst brokers to compensate one another if they represent a buyer that purchases their listed property. It is the single best marketing tool available for sellers. For buyers, it is the single best means of finding homes. By hiring a real estate agent with MLS access or browsing MLS listings on a website, buyers can locate a multitude of purchase options without having to drive around all day looking for “For Sale” signs. Both buyers and sellers can use MLS sales data to identify similar sold properties (”comps”), an extremely useful step in deciding how to price a property or what to offer.

While the MLS is an extremely useful tool, how it is set up is a mystery to most homeowners. While MLS systems are typically set up as a separate corporation, each MLS is affiliated with local associations of Realtors. In some cases, multiple associations will combine to form or own their own an MLS. For instance, in Northwestern Arizona, three separate Mohave county-based Realtor associations, Bullhead City, Lake Havasu City, and Kingman, have combined their systems to form one system called WARDEX (Western Arizona Regional Data Exchange). In the Phoenix area, five separate associations share the same system called ARMLS (Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service).

Multiple Listing Services vary greatly in size. The Phoenix system, ARMLS, is the fifth largest in the nation with approximately 40,000 members. Tucson also has a very large MLS. Payson, a popular mountain town for second home buyers, on the other hand, has its own system with less than 1000 members. La Paz County MLS which primarily serves Parker, Arizona, has an MLS with only a handful of member-brokers. One MLS in the Eastern part of state is nothing more than a small website with a short list of properties.

It is extremely important to be placed in the correct MLS. A property in Prescott, Arizona, would need to be listed in the Prescott MLS to be visible to local Prescott Realtors working with their clients. Even if a particular Prescott Realtor also worked the Valley of the Sun and held an ARMLS membership, they would not log in to ARMLS to locate properties in Prescott. They utilize the Prescott MLS when looking for or listing Prescott properties; they would make use of ARMLS for Maricopa and Pinal county (Phoenix area) properties. Some buyers and sellers mistakenly believe that ARMLS is a statewide MLS, allowing a Phoenix-area Realtor to list properties statewide and allowing them full access to MLS data on all properties in the state. This is not the case. Each area has its own system, its own membership requirements and fees, its own policies, etc. In Southern Arizona, for instance, some Realtors have joined 3 different MLS’s: Tucson Area, Green Valley, and Southeast Arizona in order to tap into a larger number of communities.

Being placed in the correct MLS system is critical to sellers of residential real estate. Taking a minute to understand the different systems in Arizona is beneficial for all homeowners.

Donald Plunkett is a real estate broker with Congress Realty, a flat fee listing company which serves the state of Arizona and several other states. He has received the top ranking in MLS listings sold from the Phoenix Business Journal. Donald is a Certified Residential Specialist

Interesting Facts About Arizona

Agent — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:32:51 +0000

Arizona is a wonderful place to live in. It has lust desert landscapes, crystal-cleat waters and breathtaking mountain peaks. From small communities to one of the fastest growing cities in the United States, Arizona offers unique experiences packed with adventure and stunning sights. Arizona’s climate is quite varied. Central Arizona has mild weather with cool breeze, while northern Arizona might be swooshing down the state’s ski slopes enjoying a cool winter day. During summer, southern Arizona can be sunbathing, while people in north-central Arizona might slip on sweaters and enjoy the crisp night air. There are some interesting facts about Arizona. The amount of copper on the roof of the Arizona capitol building is equivalent to 4,800,000 pennies. Arizona has the largest percentage of land designated as Native American tribal land. Phoenix south mountain preserve is the largest municipal park in the country. The world’s largest antique, London Bridge, is located in Lake Havasu City. Phoenix south mountain preserve is the largest municipal park in the country. Since1888, Prescott, Arizona has been home to the world’s oldest Rodeo.

If you own a house in Arizona, youngsters can enjoy a lot. There are lots of places for them to enjoy. Like, karchner caverns in south of Tucson. It is a living, breathing cave. Cave tours change between the throne room and the big room. Other places to visit are Sonora desert museum in Tucson, Grand Canyon, off roading in the Arizona desert, tombstone, Pima air museum, ghost town, phoenix zoo, Bisbee’s queen copper mine and Montezuma’s castle national monument. If you buy a house here you can enjoy 365 days. Major cities and towns of Arizona are as follows. Phoenix is the largest city in Arizona. Tucson is Arizona’s second largest city. The city is home to the University of Arizona and the davis-monthan air force base. The third largest metropolitan area is Yuma. Yuma is one of the hottest cities in the entire U.S. The largest city in northern Arizona is flagstaff. It is a home to northern Arizona University’s primary campus.

Arizona has a good education system. It has three major universities like the University of Arizona, Arizona state university, and northern Arizona University. University of phoenix is the large private university in the U.S. Buy Arizona has eight primary commercial airports: bullhead city, flagstaff, grand canyon/tusayan, page, peach springs, phoenix, Tucson and Yuma. Commercial airline service is available in Lake Havasu, phoenix mesa, Prescott and show low. Arizona also has 47 reliever and general aviation airports scattered throughout the state. Tourism is a huge industry in Arizona, as lot of people throughout the country come to this pace throughout the year. Dairy, lettuce, mining, machinery, food processing and transportation equipment are all huge contributors to economic well being. Tucson and phoenix are large metropolitan area that has good pubic bus transit systems. Yuma and flagstaff also have their own public bus systems. Greyhound serves these two cities as well as flagstaff, Yuma and countless smaller communities throughout the state.

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Motor Home Bonanza, The Quartzite Sports, Vacation and RV Show

Agent — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:24:25 +0000

Why do so many RVers flock to Quartzite, Arizona, in January each year? Because of the Quartzite Annual Sports, Vacation and RV Show, the biggest gathering of motor home enthusiasts in the world. For about a week, this sleepy little desert burg becomes a thriving metropolis of motor home aficionados and other folks who want to get away from the cold. It’s a huge social event with activities and all sorts of fun. Anybody who’s been will tell you that it’s paradise for RV lovers!

This event was started 25 years ago, and it just grows bigger every year. At the 2008 show this past January, there were more than 150,000 folks enjoying the festivities.

The event is held on 20 acres of Quartzite, with a 70,000 square foot indoor area where you can get some shade. Inside, you’ll find booths with all kinds of goods for sale and food, as well as live entertainment every day of the week.

Although it gets bigger each year, last year there were about 300 motor home sites available for show-goers. They are fully equipped with electricity, water and sewerage services. In addition to these sites, there are over 100 locations available outside of the main exhibition area, as well as lots of good RV parks, campsites and motels in the general area.

Still, it’s always best to stay right in the middle of this “RV city” if you can. Parking your motor home there is absolutely free, you just need to apply beforehand and reserve your spot.

Aside from all the goods and live entertainment, the show is known for its craft show and car show. The craft show is in a special space inside the main tent with handmade crafts from all over the country, including the Rock And Gem Show, where you can see metals from all over the country. The craft shows include unique, do-it-yourself crafts, so you can learn something while you enjoy the show! Participants are invited to contribute their own crafts to the show, and you can get an application by contacting the promoters.

Held each year on the last few days of the show, the Rock And Roll Classic Car Show is another of Quartzite’s major events. Folks bring their hot vintage cars from all over the country to show off, and there’s quite a lot to see. You’ll see custom cars, classics, hot rods, muscle cars and other beauties from the past. There is a fee to get in to the car show, but it’s well worth it, and group and family rates are available.

Quartzite is located in southwestern Arizona right up against the California border, putting it right in the middle of America’s best motor home country. It is on Highway 10 west of Phoenix, and just south of Lake Havasu. To reserve a spot at next year’s show, download and print the application form found at Quartzite’s RV show website. Be sure to follow all the directions they give and you’re sure to have a good time.

Once a year in Quartzite, AZ, thousands of motor home lovers gather for a week long festival. You can find crafts, vintage cars, food and RV booths to inform and entertain. If you’re an RV enthusiast, get in gear and check out Bankston Motor Homes for all your RV needs. http://www.bankstonmotorhomes.com