CORE will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, November 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. We will reopen at 8:30 am, Friday, November 12. Have a safe and happy holiday!
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2022 Realtor Dues Invoices Available Now To view, go to CORE's user-friendly membership system. An instructional video on how to pay your dues online can be found here. Written instructions on how to pay your dues online can be found here.
- All dues payments are due by December 31, 2021. Dues must be paid by January 31, 2022, to avoid a late fee. To pay your dues now, click here. Note: your portal username is your NRDS number, and your default password is your last name - all lower case. You do not need to reset your password.
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If you have any problems or concerns, please email info@core-realtors.com.
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To view an important message from CORE President Sue LaRue, click here.
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CORE’s 2021 Giving Campaign Spotlight: Safe + Sound Somerset As the only non-profit offering comprehensive services to survivors of domestic abuse and their families in Somerset County, Safe + Sound Somerset (S+SS) couldn’t let the pandemic stop their important work. While SS+S saw fundraising revenue drop $350,000 in 2020, they still served more than 4,000 survivors last year – a 21% increase from 2019! One of those survivors was Juanita. The pandemic forced Juanita and her kids back to an abusive partner she’d left three years ago – a choice no one wants to make. It wasn’t long before Juanita called the S+SS hotline for help. Thanks to S+SS, Juanita and her family now have safe permanent housing. You can read Juanita’s full story and see all that S+SS was able to do during 2020 here. You can help today by donating to CORE’s 2021 Giving Campaign for S+SS here.
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New CORE YouTube Channel We have launched our new YouTube channel! Make sure to visit and click subscribe, so you will be notified when new videos have been uploaded. Visit our channel and subscribe here.
2022 Committee Applications - Please Submit by November 12 CORE Realtors and Affiliate members are needed for 2022 CORE Committees. Workgroups at CORE include committees and task forces and are one of the key channels by which member voices are incorporated into plans and actions. Current committee members who wish to stay on that workgroup should reapply. Note – workgroups are planned to meet virtually in 2022, with the potential for rare in-person meetings at either of the CORE offices. To learn more about the committees, view this video. Download the application here. Submit completed application to info@core-realtors.com.
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If you missed "The Secrets of Embracing Diversity in Real Estate" Webinar, you can watch the recording here. The webinar recording features national speakers Matt Difanis and Robert Morris will help you assist more consumers with confidence. This class was brought to you by the CORE Diversity & Inclusion Committee.
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Somerset County to Hold Free Document Shredding Event on November 13
Help guard against identity theft by bringing personal documents to “Operation Secure Shred,” the last event of the year. Residents can take advantage of a free, easy and secure way to dispose of personal documents. For more info, click here.
Application Deadline Extended for Leadership Somerset Adults who live or work in Somerset County still have time to submit their online applications for the
Leadership Somerset Class of 2022. The deadline has been extended to Friday, November 19. The program will be held one day a month, beginning in January. Each session focuses on a different topic. Participants will interact with local leaders on government, economy, justice and public safety, human services, community health, and the environment. Participants are asked to contribute a program fee of $425 for the year, covering participation in all sessions, materials, and meals. Additionally, limited scholarships based on financial need are available. For more information, email LeadershipSomerset@co.somerset.nj.us or call (908) 231-7040.
Mercer County Clerk’s Office To Hold Annual Holiday Food And Supply Drive The County Clerk’s Office is partnering with the Children’s Home Society of Trenton to sponsor a drive for children in need by collecting toys and clothing. They are also collecting food and supplies for animals at both the Trenton Animal Shelter and EASEL and the Ewing Animal Shelter, as animals are often forgotten at this time of year. Anyone who wishes to contribute can drop off items at the Mercer County Clerk's office through December 15 at the Courthouse Annex. The Annex is located at 209 South Broad Street in Trenton. The deadline for donations is December 15.
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Continuing Education (CE)
New Jersey 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 every three years 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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Bright MLS
Menu Navigation Do you need help navigating Bright MLS? Learn basic navigation of BrightMLS.com, from where to find help and support to access your Bright tools. Watch this video on the basics! Learn more.
Saving an Auto Email Auto email is an easy and efficient way to provide your clients with regular listings updates that meet their needs. Here's a guide on how to save auto emails Learn more.
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Webinars and Training
End the Tax year on Your Terms Webinar NJ Realtors Member Perks Partner Midas IQ, formerly Taxbot, is hosting a webinar Thursday, November 18 at 2 pm to help you end the tax year on your terms. Midas IQ will cover President Biden's proposed tax plan, the future of corporate tax rates, and more. No-cost to attend. Register here.
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NJ Realtors: Update on Lone Wolf and zipForm New Jersey Realtors will be continuing its partnership with Lone Wolf through 2024 with valuable member benefits such as transactions (zipForm Edition), unlimited e-signature, and broker edition. While the National Association of Realtors has chosen to discontinue covering the cost of forms access at the end of the year, New Jersey Realtors will absorb the cost for its membership. This means all New Jersey Realtor members will continue to have access to the forms library and all of the zipForm services you're used to at no additional cost. As of October 1, all New Jersey Realtor members have access to zipForm mobile, which will enable you to create/manage transactions, send e-signatures, and more directly from your mobile device. Click here to visit the forms library.
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NJ.com: NJ Drivers Won’t Have to Fumble Through the Glove Box for Their Registration Under New Law Under bipartisan legislation signed in to law by Governor Murphy, the registration will be as close as their smartphone or a tablet. Read more.
NJ.com: Every Hospital in NJ Was Just Graded for Safety - See How Yours Fared New Jersey ranks 9th best in the country—up from 14th in the spring—for having the safest hospitals based on how well they prevented infections, accidents and errors and communicated with their patients, according to the latest Leapfrog Hospital Safety report card released this week. Read more.
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Have You Checked Out NJ Realtor's Legal Library? Browse previously asked questions or post a question of your own—you'll be notified once a response is posted in the library. To view or post, click here. Here's an example of the posts you'll find in the Legal Library:
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Question: Does requesting a property tax card from a municipality require an OPRA form request? (Asked on October 19, 2021)
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Response: This is done on a town-to-town basis; however, if you file an OPRA form request, the town will be required to provide that information. The OPRA form is available through ZipForm
New NJ Private Well Testing Requirements Take Effect Soon On December 1, new requirements for the Private Well Testing Act (PWTA) adopted by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) last year will take effect. Under the PWTA, testing is required as part of a real estate transaction. Additional information on the new rule can be found here. Questions specific to the PWTA can be posed to the DEP on their website.
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NAR: Will Higher Values Mean Higher Taxes? Experts say some property owners may be in for a shock when their property tax bill arrives. Read more.
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NAR: Client Questions on MLS, Commissions Answered To promote transparency in how the real estate market operates, the National Association of Realtors has developed “Competition in Real Estate.” It’s a document you can use to reference and share key points with clients to explain the competitive nature of the market and the critical role that MLSs—also known as local broker marketplaces for consumers—and Realtors play in advancing consumers’ interests. Read more.
NAR: Homes Continue to Sell at Record Speeds Buyers are pressing on in their search for a home due to low mortgage rates and surging rental prices. Read more.
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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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