EBCOR's YPN Annual "Tools for School" Benefit Featured on Bergen.com
The Eastern Bergen County Board of Realtors held its annual YPN "Tools for School" networking benefit on Monday at the Waterside in North Bergen. The evening raised more than $4,200 in donations and supplies for the children of Bergen County. Donations were made to Bergen Volunteer Center.
NJ Realtors Accepting Nominations for 2017 Board of Directors
New Jersey Realtors will be considering appointments of Realtor-Associates® or Realtors® who are sales associates to be on the 2017 NJ Realtors® Board of Directors. If you are interestedp please contact Laura Rubinfeld, CEO at [email protected]
The updated NJ Realtors® Residential Lease Agreement is Now Available
on ZipForm
The new updates residential Lease agreement forms include:
New Section #43: Security Cameras
Additions to Section #34: Line for email address, cell phone and fax number
Pages 1 and 7: Additional signature lines for Tenant(s)/Landlord(s)
Additional signature lines on lease, verification of verbal window guard notification, and lead-based paint disclosure
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
Is the EB-5 investment visa really dead...?
The answer is no, it is just that it has grown up. At its simplest, the program involves EB-5 investor migrants putting forward at least $500,000 and proving their money created or preserved at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers.
Online Property Portals Around the World
Just like buyers in the U.S., buyers across the world tend to begin their search for the perfect home online. However, in many cases these buyers are in countries that might not use the same listing websites commonly used in the U.S. It is easy for us to assume that what is familiar is ubiquitous as well, but this is simply untrue.
LEGISLATIVE NEWS
CFPB Makes Clear Lenders' Ability to Share CD
the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced a proposed rule amending TRID, the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure rule, which requires most transactions involving a mortgage to use new CFPB disclosure forms as of October 3, 2015.
Please submit completed application to the Eastern Bergen County Board of Realtors By 5:00 pm on August 15, 2016.
NEWS YOU COULD USE
4 Ways to Generate More Seller Leads this Summer
According to the most recent NAR Profile, 72 percent of recent sellers contacted only one agent before hiring one to sell their home. Because of this, it's important to make a strong first impression and utilize the tools you have available to connect with potential sellers. Here are four ways that you can increase your seller leads.
TECH TIPS
Move Over Snapchat, Instagram Wants In
Whether you use Snapchat or Instagram, using a Stories platform helps you speak directly to your customer base. The goal for Instagram's new update is to get more people to remain on their platform as long as possible, without jumping ship to others. Also like Snapchat, Instagram's experience is quick and casual; users can post updates on-the-go, without much thought-perfect for the time-crunched REALTOR.
AFFILIATE PARTNERS
Eastern Bergen County Board of REALTORS | 201.288.5000 | [email protected]
