CORE
Office Closure CORE will be closed next Monday, January 18, in observance of the Martin Luther King Holiday. We will reopen at 8:30 am, Tuesday, January 19.
Next Steps: After Submitting the Circle of Excellence Application The CORE Circle of Excellence Committee will review the applications next week, and they’ll be reaching out if there are any issues. The following are helpful dates to keep in mind:
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January 8: Deadline for CORE to receive all 2020 applications. No applications allowed after this date.
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January 13-15: CORE’s Circle of Excellence Verification Task Force will review all applications and verify the level that was earned. Committee members will reach out to agents/brokers, if:
- There is a level change
- Their application is denied
- Additional proof is needed
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January 20: Deadline for CORE to submit all verified applications to NJR
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January 22: Deadline for CORE to notify all winners, via email, of their award level
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February 1: Marketing materials will be available via NJR’s website, and agents may announce/advertise their award. Note: You may not advertise before Feb. 1
Reminder - Finish Your CE by April 30 The deadline to complete your continuing education (CE) requirements is quickly approaching. CORE is here to support our members by providing a variety of continuing education classes to meet your New Jersey CE requirements before the April 30th deadline. Check the CORE Calendar to see all upcoming courses offered by CORE. Note: You can track your CE credits by logging into the PSI Online CE Tracking System. Issues logging in or viewing your credits? Contact PSI directly here.
Dues Renewals Reminder 2021 Realtor dues renewals were due by December 31, 2020, and a late fee of $99 will be assessed for dues not paid by January 31, 2021. To pay your dues now, click here. Instructions on how to pay dues online can be found here. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at info@core-realtors.com. Please note, your username is your NRDS number and your default password is your last name - all lower case. You do not need to reset your password. For instructions to pay online, click here.
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Mercer County: Free COVID-19 Testing at Various Locations from January 12-15 If you want a test or know someone who does, visit www.trentonnj.org/covidtest
Somerset County: Free COVID-19 Testing Available to County Residents On Wednesday, January 13, from 10 am - 1 pm, the County will be conducting drive-thru testing at Raritan Valley Community College. Testing is by appointment only. Schedule an appointment here.
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Mercer County: Become an Environmental Steward! The Rutgers program prepares adult volunteers to tackle environmental issues in their local community by offering training in climate change, soil health, alternative energy, water resource protection, invasive species, habitat conservation, pollinator health, environmental policy, and more. This year, Rutgers Cooperative Extension is offering one statewide, online class on Tuesdays from 5:00 to 8:00 pm from January 26 through June 1. Register by January 22 here.
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Did You Know You Could Add Information Into Your eKEYbox Without Visiting Your Keybox? Watch this video to see how you can add a business card, listing flyer, or agent note into your keybox without actually being at your keybox. This helps you put information in the showing agents' hands, right when they need it.
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NAR: Code Changes: Harassment, Hate Speech, Epithets, and Slurs Join the training session on Breaking Down the Changes to the Code of Ethics. You'll hear ethics pro Bruce Aydt explain what constitutes harassment, hate speech, epithets, and slurs under Article 10. Register today and check out the recording of last month's training on enforcement of Standard of Practice 10-5. Thursday, January 14, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. Register here.
NAR: February 2021 - Center for Realtor Financial Wellness: Tax Summit Hear from experts and get the tips you need to save money and set yourself up for success come tax time. Register here to attend this live four-part series:
• Wednesday, February 3 at 2:00 pm - Real Estate Agents Tax Guide
• Wednesday, February 10 at 2:00 pm - What to Do If You’ve Got IRS Trouble
• Wednesday, February 17 at 1:00 pm - Improve Personal Wealth by Spotting
>Opportunities in Your Tax Return
• Wednesday, February 24 at 1:00 pm - A Deeper Dive into Several Real Estate Tax >Topics
NAREB - Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Help Homeowners Get Forbearance Thursday, January 14 at 2:00 pm. Register here.
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Commercial Real Estate
CRE Executives Make Their 2021 Predications for the Industry "Still, real estate is a forward-looking industry, and those who make their bets early and decisively will likely wind up the biggest winners of an economic recovery." Read more.
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New Jersey
Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP: New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020 Governor Murphy signed the long-awaited package of incentive programs intended to encourage New Jersey job growth, property development and redevelopment, community partnerships, and numerous other policies. Read more.
NJGov: Rent Relief Under a new law, landlords are required to allow tenants to pay their rent with a credit card.
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NJ.Gov: Property Tax Relief For Seniors The deadline for senior homeowners to apply for the Senior Freeze Property Tax Relief Program has been extended to February 1. It reimburses eligible senior citizens and disabled persons for property tax or mobile home park site fee increases on their principal residence. To view eligibility requirements, visit nj.gov/treasury.
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National Association of REALTORS® (NAR): Fraudulent Insurance Calls Are Not From NAR Members are again receiving robocalls and texts from numbers claiming to represent "NAR health insurance." NAR does not make unsolicited calls to enroll members in insurance programs or solicit personal information. Read more here.
NAR: Apply for 2022 NAR Leadership Academy This program identifies, inspires, and mentors emerging leaders from local and state associations. It also allows future leaders to experience multiple leadership facets and define their leadership style. Accepting applications through February 12. More information here.
NAR: Window to the Law - Plan to Avoid Fair Housing Pitfalls Common scenarios, such as providing a buyer with school performance information or taking a pocket listing, can open you to potential discrimination issues. NAR is addressing these fair housing concerns with its ACT initiative. Find out more here.
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NAR: The 30 Under 30 Application Deadline is Approaching! Do you have what it takes? Then the National Association of REALTORS® wants to hear from you. If you're under the age of 30 and making a difference in your clients' lives, supporting the real estate industry, and crushing it in sales, it's time to throw your hat in the ring for the 2021 class of 30 Under 30. Apply now through Friday, January 15, at 1 pm. More information here.
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