Beware of Phishing Email Attempts In the past week, two separate Boards in NY were the victims of phishing hacks. One involved Realtor members of the Staten Island Board of Realtors (SIBOR) who received emails claiming to be from SIBOR requesting information. Please be aware that CORE will never request personal information by email. Be mindful and wary about what information you give out. Red flags to watch out for include someone asking for your Social Security number and other identity information such as your driver’s license. To learn about best practices for real estate professionals, view NAR’s Cybersecurity Checklist.
Our Condolences We are saddened to announce that CORE member Suzanne Dustin the broker-manager for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Fox & Roach in Hopewell, passed away March 3. She was in real estate for about 40 years. We offer our condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues. For more information, click here.
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Welcome CORE’s Newest Affiliate Members! You can learn more about these businesses by visiting our Affiliates page or click the links below.
Members are encouraged to use affiliate member products and service whenever possible. Click here, for our affiliate member directory.
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Continuing Education (CE) |
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CE Shop - Good for NJ, PA and More The CE Shop, a nationwide real estate continuing education provider with which CORE has a partnership, offers a range of online classes for completing your CE credits. To view all of CORE's educational offerings online, view our Calendar.
NJ 2021 CE Term Ends Soon Finish your NJ CE credit requirements before April 30 to avoid a $200 late fee from the NJ Real Estate Commission. The 2021 CE term ends June 30, and any licensee who does not complete their CE before then will not be able to renew their license, which will then expire.
Don't Forget About ACE New Jersey Realtors Academy of Continuing Education offers a variety of low-cost and no cost online CE courses. Click here to learn more about NJ Realtors ACE.
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SUPRA
Showing Notifications With the real-time benefits of the SUPRA system, real estate agents can let a homeowner know when a showing starts and ends so they know when they can return home. View video.
Tip: Make sure you’re updating your SUPRA App often!
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Local
Somerset County Using New J & J Allocations to Ensure Homebound, Travel-Restricted Seniors & Disabled are Vaccinated The first shipment of 700 Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine doses will ensure those who have had difficulty obtaining vaccination appointments are protected during the pandemic. Read more.
Hillsborough: Duke Farms’ New Operational Hours Starting April 1, Duke Farms will be open Tuesday to Saturday, from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm. Saturday visitors will need to reserve a free entry pass for each car. A free entry pass is required for visitation on Saturdays and some holidays. Passes will be released weekly so that you can reserve your entry up to two weeks in advance. For more information, click here.
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Webinars
NAR: 2021 Technology Trends Real estate technology trends change the way real estate agents, brokers, investors, and managers operate. Thanks to the RTRN program, the 2021 Technology Trends webinar recording is free. Learn how artificial intelligence, augmented reality, machine learning, and 5G will affect the industry in the coming year. For more information and to download the recording, click here.
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Business Tips
RISMedia: Free Video Editing Apps for Your Real Estate Business, Commercial Real Estate Creating and editing real estate video can be challenging, if you don’t have the programs and equipment you need. While it might seem complicated, getting set up is easier than you may think. Read more.
NAR: 3 Ways to Get Your Office Ready for Post-COVID Life Here are three simple steps real estate offices can take to prepare to engage with the post-COVID public. Read more.
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Post your legal questions to legal.njrealtor.com and you'll receive a notification when an answer is posted. Also, browse other legal questions & answers.
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New Jersey
NJBIZ: NJ Detects First 2 Cases of Brazil COVID Variant, 34 of NYC Variant State health officials detected New Jersey’s two highly contagious COVID-19 variant cases discovered in Brazil – the third variant found in the state so far. Read more.
NJGov: New NJ Legislation Addressing Mortgage Distress Governor Murphy signed the New Jersey Foreclosure Prevention Act (A5130). Read more.
Greenbaum, The Rowe, Smith & Davis: NJ Economic Recovery Act of 2020: An Overview of the NJ Community-Anchored Development Program. Read more.
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NAR
Video: What Do Your NAR Dues Cover? Watch this interview with NAR President Charlie Oppler.
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NAR: Real Estate Pros to Homeowners: Don't Wait to Sell Homeowners are finding themselves with more negotiating power as buyer demand remains high and housing inventories are slim. The supply of homes for sale is at a record low of 1.9 months. A six-month supply is considered a healthy balance between sellers and buyers. Read more.
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NAR: Mortgage Rates Top 3% as Would-be Buyers Pull Back Rates have risen by more than 30 basis points since January, and the impact on purchase demand is noticeable, Freddie Mac says. Read more.
NAR: Study: Keep Phone Calls With Clients Short A phone call may be better than a video call or texting. Here’s why.
NAR: FHFA Extends Mortgage Forbearance for Multifamily Owners The relief program was set to expire at the end of the month but has now been extended until June 30. Read more.
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Associated Press: Fully Vaccinated People Can Gather Without Masks, CDC Says Fully vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from federal health officials. Read more.
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Useful Links
Save these Links for Key NJ Real Estate Commission Information:
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