CORE Food Drive CORE is holding a food drive to benefit The Food Bank Network of Somerset County. Help us restock their depleted supplies after Hurricane Ida. A list of needed donations can be found here. Cash donations can be made here. Thank you for your support!
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Where: CORE's Branchburg office location - 3461 U.S. Hwy 22 E, Branchburg, NJ
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When: September 29 - October 1, 10 am - 4 pm
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Register for the Annual Meeting Join us for CORE's Virtual Annual Meeting scheduled for Friday, October 15 at 10 am via Zoom. This event will include the election to fill open positions for the Board of Directors, a CORE update by President Sue LaRue, awards announcements, a celebration of CORE Committee 2021 accomplishments, and door prizes for Realtors and Affiliate members – including 2022 Realtor dues, a solo email to CORE’s membership, and more. No cost to attend, but “seating” is limited. Register here.
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Local
Somerset County: Volunteers Sought for Fall Leaf Clean-Up and other Volunteer Services Residents of all ages can register to volunteer. Volunteer with the Somerset County Office of Volunteer Services for the annual fall leaf clean-up to rake leaves for elderly, homebound, or disabled county residents who need help with their yard work. Learn about this and other volunteer programs for the elderly, homebound, or disabled Somerset County residents here.
ShowingTime Report: NJ Home Sales Stats: The booming U.S. housing market has spilled over to the rental market, which has seen demand for apartment and single-family rentals skyrocket this year, as high sales prices and an inadequate supply of available housing have forced many prospective buyers to rent for the foreseeable future. Increased demand for housing, along with an improving economy, has competition for rental units soaring. View report here.
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Continuing Education (CE)
CE FAQs To view a list of frequently asked questions, click here.
Don’t Forget to Fulfill Your NAR Code of Ethics Training Requirement! As required for Realtor membership, all Realtors must complete at least 2.5 hours of ethics training that meets specific NAR learning objectives and criteria. The current cycle deadline is December 31, 2021. Why wait? Visit the CORE website to learn more, check your status, and view training options today. NAR offers a no-cost online course for all current members that meets the requirement.
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Encourage clients and first-time buyers to register for the “Keys to Homeownership” seminar by NJ Realtors on Thurs, Sept 30 at 6:30 pm. Attendees will learn about the home-buying process and get tips and tricks from industry experts. Plus, when they register, they are automatically entered for a chance to win a $250 gift card! Learn more.
F.R.E.S.H. Summit Session: Women in Politics If you have ever thought about running for office, now is your chance to see if you have what it takes! Register now for one or all four sessions for free as part of this year's F.R.E.S.H. Summit. Realtors of all genders welcome!
- The REALities of Running | Wed, Oct 6, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Know What's in Your Toolbox | Wed, Oct 13, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Putting the Fun in Fundraising | Wed, Oct 20, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Networking & Serving | Wed, Oct 27, 1:30 – 3:00 pm
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MLSs
Bright MLS
Bright President and CEO Brian Donnellan has been honored by the Council of Multiple Listing Services with its Shuttleworth MLS Executive of the Year Award. Read more.
Garden State MLS
Remarks Changes: After September 23, there will be changes to the various remarks fields in the GSMLS system. Client Remarks and Additional Client Remarks will be combined into a single Client Remarks field.
Closed Listing Policy Productivity Report: It’s that time of year again when agents need to review their productivity to make sure proper credit has been recorded for sales. After October 29, no changes will be permitted to Selling Agent productivity.
New Enhancement of Emailing Documents A new simpler way to send sellers disclosures, lead paint disclosures and other documents directly to clients has been added to the GSMLS members system. After completing your search, select the listing for which you wish to email your client and the email form will display a new section “Documents to Attach” where you select the documents you wish to include to your client. (This section is only available when selecting one MLS# to send to your client). As a reminder you should review each document before emailing to your client as the document may contain information such as the agent/broker information that you may not wish to share with your own client.
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NJ Rolling Out Jobless Benefits for Ida-Stricken Residents Not able to work, prohibited from getting to work, or lost a family member making you the primary breadwinner because of Ida? If so, you could be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance. Read more.
NJ Realtors: Legal Advisory to Brokers Regarding Vaccination Status There have been many questions regarding vaccination status related to showings and rentals. NJ Realtors Chief Counsel Barry Goodman prepared an informational document you can view by clicking here. Read more.
NJ101.5: Some NJ Hospitals No Longer Taking a Major Health Insurer, Report Says Five North Jersey hospitals will no longer accept the largest health insurer in the country…Read more.
NJBIZ: Nobu Hotel and Restaurant to Open alongside Caesars in 2022 A Nobu Hospitality hotel and restaurant will debut alongside Caesars Atlantic City Hotel & Casino in the summer of 2022, bringing the luxury brand to New Jersey for the first time as part of the hospitality company’s $400 million investment in the seaside resort. Read more.
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FEMA: Beware of Fraud and Scams in a Storm's Aftermath When a disaster strikes, unscrupulous people may try to take advantage of survivors by posing as official disaster-aid workers trying to help survivors complete their applications. Common post-disaster fraud practices include… Read more.
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NJ Realtors: Running Out of Time to Earn Your Circle of Excellence Industry Unit? Have you started your 2021 New Jersey Realtors Circle of Excellence Sales Award Application? Applications are now open at coe.njrealtor.com.
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If you're looking for additional units, this is a reminder that the deadline to earn your Realtors Political Action Committee (RPAC) industry unit is Friday, October 1. Industry units are extra units earned for non-sales related Realtor association activities.
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To earn the RPAC industry unit that can be used in your Circle of Excellence sales award application, you must make a minimum $100 RPAC investment by October 1. Invest here now.
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NAR: New Member Perk Residential Real Estate Council’s Broker Solutions is a new member resource that provides residential real estate brokerages with fewer than 150 agents tailored programs to equip agents with the tools needed to succeed in today’s market. Get it now through the Realtor Benefits Program.
NAR: Owners Fear Inability to Recover From Disaster The majority of homeowners in hurricane-prone states aren’t aware of their flood risk and may not have insurance coverage, a survey by Realtor.com data shows. Read more.
NAR: Recommendations for Making MLSs More Transparent An NAR advisory board is advising MLS policy changes to ensure buyers and sellers understand agent compensation and have access to all listings. Read more.
Home Sales Slip as Buyers Reevaluate Their Home Search Some home buyers have put their search on hold as asking prices continue to increase. As a result, existing-home sales—which reflect completed transactions for single-family homes, townhomes, condos, and co-ops—dropped… Read more.
Wall Street Journal: Powell’s Taper Tightrope Could Be Complicated by Fed ‘Dots’
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell faces the risk of another dot dilemma this week. Read more.
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Disclaimer: Contributions to RPAC are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. Contributions are voluntary and are used for political purposes. The amounts indicated are merely guidelines and you may contribute more or less than the suggested amounts provided your contribution is within applicable contribution limits. The National Association of REALTORS® and its state and local associations will not favor or disadvantage any member because of the amount contributed or a decision not to contribute. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal. Unless otherwise required by applicable law, any request for the refund of a contribution must be made within two (2) business days of the date on which you authorize RPAC to charge you for said contribution. Your contribution is split between National RPAC and the State PAC in your state. Contact your State Association or PAC for information about the percentages of your contribution provided to National RPAC and to the State PAC. The National RPAC portion is used to support federal candidates and is charged against your limits under 52 U.S.C. 30116.
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FEMA: National Flood Insurance Program
Quick Resources
General Information on the NFIP
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Save this information from the NJ Real Estate Commission:
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