One Week Left to Reserve Your Tickets Join us for our first big in-person event since 2019, at the NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Awards Celebration Breakfast. Catch up and celebrate with friends and colleagues, and enjoy food, drinks, door prizes, and a silent auction during one of CORE’s most significant events of the year! We had a record of 589 award recipients in 2021! Event details follow:
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When: Tuesday, April 26, from 9 am - 12 pm. The deadline to reserve your tickets is April 15.
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Where: The Palace at Somerset Park, 333 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873
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Tickets: $45 for all CORE members, $55 for non-members
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For information on registration, group details, and important details, click here.
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Congratulations to the 2021 NJ Realtors Circle of Excellence Award recipients on a highly successful year! Click here to view the list of the winners. New Jersey Realtors emailed all recipients the 2021 advertising package, and it’s also available here. To view the advertising rules, click here.
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Hunterdon County: Public Health Alert - Rabies Incident High Bridge Borough residents in the area of Highland avenue be aware that a racoon tested positive for rabies. More information.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County: Adult Volunteers Needed The Boys & Girls Club is restarting their Chess Club every Saturday, from 10 am - 12 pm, and every Wednesday, from 4 - 6 pm, starting the week of April 25. Volunteers to help teach/play chess with students, or help coordinate the program are welcomed. For more information, email danderson@bgcmercer.org.
Make a Difference in Mercer The Mercer Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a network of volunteers from the community who are prepared to help during times of disaster or emergency. These trained volunteers improve public health and safety by carrying out a variety of essential functions, often relieving the burden of other emergency responders. Training is provided. For more information, email or call MRC coordinator John Arulmohan at ja2@njlincs.net or (609) 989-6887.
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Continuing Education (CE)
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Don't Miss the At Home With Diversity (AHWD) Certification This certification course, providing NJ and PA CE credit, is an educational experience designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry. More importantly, the class teaches Realtors how to work effectively with - and within - a rapidly changing multicultural market. Fee: $95
- Monday, April 11, from 9 am – 4:30 pm via Zoom
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Instructor: Isabelle Perkins
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NJ CE Credit: 5 Core Credits, 1 Fair Housing Credit
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PA CE Credit: 7 PA CE Credits (including 3.5 hours required on the topics of Redlining, Steering, Implicit Bias, Diversity and the Fair Housing Act)
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Register for NJ Credit Only here.
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Register for PA Credit Only here.
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Register for NJ & PA Credit here.
Environmental Regulations Affecting Real Estate Environmental regulations can deter and lengthen a real estate transaction. Environmental due diligence in real estate transactions involves the assessment of known, potential, and contingent environmental liabilities and obligations associated with a parcel of property to be acquired. Attendees will learn what types of contaminants are found in homes and how to address them when found during a home inspection. Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to navigate through a real estate transaction where environmental issues become a concern. Friday, April 29, from 10 am – 12 pm. Price: $15 (Earth Day special pricing). CE Credit: 2 Core Credits. Instructor: David Sulock. Register here.
CORE's Education Courses Start April 29 Visit the CORE calendar to see the wide array of continuing education offerings that CORE offers.
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NJ Realtors: Free CE Classes This April, NJ Realtors is offering four virtual fair housing education classes to celebrate Fair Housing Month and the passage of the Fair Housing Act. Register here. The free courses will help you:
- Recognize implicit biases and how they impact your perceptions
- Discover how to make your marketing materials ADA compliant
- Learn about the Fair Chance in Housing Act and more
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Weekly Market Update: As the Spring market heats up, new listing volume tracked above '21, at 105.4 percent of '21 a year ago. Activity was also up +7.1 percent from the previous week. All areas showed increases compared to the year prior. The Weekly Market Report for the week ending April 3 is available here. Get more stats in Bright MLS's Weekly Reports here.
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SUPRA
SUPRA is Growing, Improving, and Still Working to Meet Users’ Needs Due to SUPRA's successful year in 2021, they have released a 1-page summary that captures SUPRA's system enhancements, key facts, and milestones. View the 2021 Highlights PDF.
CORE's SUPRA Reciprocities CORE has reciprocity with most SUPRA providers in NJ, meaning you don't always need to pay for another key to get access. See a list of CORE's reciprocities here and activate yours today!
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Webinars
RPR: Ask the Expert - Top Considerations for Accurate Property Pricing Valuation expert Candy Cooke discusses pricing strategies for working in a low inventory market. Additionally, explore how RPR’s various valuation tools can help with pricing a property. Tuesday, April 19, at noon. Save your seat here.
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NJ Spotlight News: Proposed Legislation to Hold Home Appraisers Accountable for Discriminatory Housing Practices Housing advocates are standing behind proposed legislation that would hold accountable home appraisers engaging in discriminatory practices. If passed, appraisers could have their license suspended or revoked for such practices. Read more.
NJ Spotlight News: NJ Launches Website to Teach Financial Skills New Jersey residents who want to improve their financial literacy and keep track of their financial health can now access a host of free services under a new website launched by the state Department of Treasury. Read more.
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NJ.gov: Plastic Bag and Polystyrene Ban Goes Into Effect May 4 New Jersey retail stores, grocery stores, and food service businesses may not provide or sell single-use plastic carryout bags and polystyrene foam food service products, starting May 4. Single-use paper carryout bags are allowed to be provided or sold, except by grocery stores equal to or larger than 2,500 square feet, which may only provide or sell reusable carryout bags. To learn more about the new law, visit Get Past Plastic.
NAR: 2022 RPAC Pet Contest Running through April 29, NAR is running the 2022 RPAC Pet Contest. The 13 regions are competing against each other for bragging rights to see which region’s pet will get the most votes. Representing Region 2 is New Jersey’s own Marley Mae. Votes are only $15 and multiple votes are allowed so let’s make sure Region 2 comes out on top and raises funds for RPAC at the same time. To cast your vote, click here.
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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NAR: Commemorate Fair Housing Month by Asking your Local Government Body to Pass this Proclamation Supporting Fair Housing For All Every April, Realtors commemorate the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968 with events and education that shine a light on housing discrimination and segregation. Fair Housing Month signifies a recommitment to expanding equal access to housing. Click here to download the Fair Housing Month Proclamation.
Wall Street Journal: How Should Real-Estate Agents Be Paid? Many researchers and consumer advocates believe it’s time to change the commissions that home sellers pay. But how? Three researchers discuss some alternatives. Read more.
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NAR: Window to the Law - Advertising Within the Fair Housing Framework Real estate professionals can successfully advertise listed properties, as well as their services, and stay within the bounds of fair housing laws. View the video.
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FEMA: National Flood Insurance Program
Quick Resources
General Information on the NFIP
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