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In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS® offices will be closed at 2 pm on Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27.
We wish our members a safe and happy holiday weekend.
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MJAR's DEI Committee Toured the
BAPs Temple in Robbinsville
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Members of MJAR's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee had a wonderful time touring and learning about the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham temple and grounds in Robbinsville on May 16. The complex boasts the largest Hindu temple in the U.S.
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The 2024 DEI Committee were given a tour of the BAPS Temple and grounds on May 15. | |  |
DEI Committee member Tameka Tjerrell (RT) and BAPS tour guide (LT) inside the BAPS Temple. | |
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REALTOR® Store Spring Sale 25% Off
Sale Ends May 24
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Don’t miss out on the REALTOR® Store Spring Sale offering you 25% off products, including the Little Silver Book, The REALTOR® Advantage Brochure, and more! The sale ends on May 24. | | |
MJAR's 2024 Young Professional Network Committee
Invites You
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Wednesday, May 29
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Fee: $5; Includes One Drink Ticket and Appetizers
Immerse yourself in a lively atmosphere where you can engage in conversations, share experiences, and gain valuable insights from fellow MJAR members who are making their mark in various fields. 25% of Gusto Grill’s proceeds go to the local Make-a-Wish and Embrace Kids Foundation.
Share the flyer with your collegues and agents here.
Location:
Gusto Grill, 1050 NJ-18, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
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Take the ABR® Course for Free
Registration Closed
Tuesday, June 11 & Wednesday, June 12
9 AM - 5 PM
Light Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Both Days
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This two-day in-person Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) Designation course focuses on key information and skills you need today when working with buyers, so you can be prepared to articulate and demonstrate your value and help buyers understand written buyer representation agreements.
Attendance on both days is required. This course is part of the requirements to earn the ABR® Designation. Learn more here.
Earn 12 NJREC CE Ethics credits by completing this course (code: C20161033). Current cycle for the Code of Ethics training:
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024.
Location: Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS® Headquarters in South River.
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Tuesday, June 18
10 AM – 12:30 PM
In-Person Attendance wil be at the MJAR Branchburg Office
No Cost to Attend
Assorted Hot Breakfast Sandwiches and Light Fare
This Event May Be Attended Virtually or In Person
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This MJAR Brunch & Learn will empower Realtors® with knowledge about affordable housing, lending products, and resources to help buyers across the Garden State. Attendees will gain the necessary tools and resources to assist first-time homebuyers and low—and moderate-income borrowers obtain affordable mortgages. This hybrid event is free to members.
Location:
Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS® (Branchburg Office)
3461 US Highway 22 East, Building B
Hunterdon Somerset Professional Park
Branchburg, NJ 08876
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You're Invited to a
Movie Screening of
The Banker
Brought to you by the
2024 MJAR DEI Committee
Thursday, June 20
11 AM - 1 :30 PM
(Arrive by 10:45 AM)
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Cost to Attend: $5 in support of
MJAR's DEI educational initiatives
MJAR's DEI Committee invites you to a movie screening of
The Banker (2020) followed by a discussion.
Move Time: 11 AM - 1 PM
Discussion: 1 - 1:30 PM
Small popcorn & small drink served (drink refills provided)
Inspired by true events, the story follows Joe Morris (Samuel L. Jackson) and Bernard Garrett (Anthony Mackie), two of the first African-American bankers in the United States. Two revolutionary businessmen devise an audacious and risky plan to take on the racially oppressive establishment of the 1960s by hiring a working-class white man to pretend to be the head of their business empire while posing as a janitor and chauffeur.
Share the flyer with colleagues and friends.
Location:
Rutgers Cinema, 105 Joyce Kilmer Ave, Piscataway, NJ 08854
Parking located behind building in Lot 112A
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New Member Orientation
Presented by MJAR
Thursday, May 23, 2024
10 AM - 11 AM
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The National Association of REALTORS® requires all new members to attend a New Member Orientation. This virtual program educates new members on the benefits of their REALTOR® membership and includes valuable information for their success. Speaker: David Sweeney | |
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What's Happening at the State Capital
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New Jersey Realtors® Makes Waves for Enhanced Consumer Protections | This week, The Real Estate Consumer Protection Act, Bill S3192, passed in the New Jersey Senate. The bill, which New Jersey Realtors® helped craft with the bill sponsors, will mandate the use of the seller's property condition disclosure statement, disclosure of representation at open houses, allow for the designated agency, and mandate buyer agency agreements. The bill will now go to the General Assembly floor. | | |
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Realtors® Day
in Trenton
Thursday, June 6
Tickets: $15 Includes Breakfast & Shuttle Service
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Join New Jersey Realtors® for its advocacy event, Realtors® Day in Trenton. Hear from Governor Murphy and other key decision-makers about vital New Jersey homeownership initiatives.
Shuttle Service Opens: 8:45 AM, 10 Hamilton Ave, Trenton, NJ 08611
Breakfast: 9:30 AM - 12 PM
State House Visit: 12 PM - 2 PM
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Thursday, May 30 at 2 PM
You can watch the Live Stream in the Bright MLS Facebook Group
or register for one of the limited spots on Zoom
As a result of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) settlement agreement in March, covered MLSs would be required to amend and enforce a new set of rules described in the settlement agreement.
As such, Bright MLS must take steps to change its rules and systems, adhere to the terms of the settlement, and increase transparency for the consumers we all serve.
Bright will offer many opportunities for you to learn more about the coming changes but you can start learning and preparing now to get ahead. Register for an EXCLUSIVE WEBINAR, where you’ll get a sneak preview of what you can expect in the coming months.
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Bright MLS Updates - What's New?
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Bright Subscription Agreement Update
Subscribers will now be prompted to accept Bright's new Subscription Agreement at the first time logging in to Bright.
Read the Updated Agreement here.
New Listing Ad Option Added to AdBuilder™
AdBuilder™ has added the option to promote your Residential Sale listing ads through Bing search.
Learn more.
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Upcoming Bright MLS Classes
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June 26
10 AM - Creative Searching using Bright MLS
There are many ways to search for properties within Bright MLS. Join Bright to learn more creative ways to search like using the Map, searching by Agent or Office, finding Open Houses, using market activity tools and more. Register here.
11:30 AM - Getting to Know Bright’s Financial Tools
Explore the Financial tab and the tools available in bright MLS to assist you with providing helpful financial details to you and your clients.Register here.
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VA Signals Temporary Suspension of Buyer Agent Payment Ban |
The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to temporarily lift its ban on buyers directly paying for professional real estate representation until the agency deems it necessary to engage in a formal rulemaking process.
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What Constitutes the ‘Unauthorized Practice of Law’? |
Giving legal advice to clients instead of telling them to consult a lawyer can get you into serious trouble. You can get fined, have your real estate license revoked and even face a lawsuit if you offer legal advice to your clients. You may think it’s harmless to answer just a question or two, but it could land you in hot water.
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Submit Your Code of Ethics Certificate of Completion If you have completed your ethics course for this CE cycle, please submit your certificate of completion to info@core-realtors.com so MJAR can update your record with the National Association of REALTORS® to reflect your completion of the triennial Code of Ethics requirement.
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Current Cycle for Code of Ethics Training:
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2024
REALTORS® are required to complete ethics training of not less than 2 hours and 30 minutes of instructional time. The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by the National Association of REALTORS®. Note: NAR Code of Ethics training cycles run on a triennial basis.
Check your Code of Ethics status here. For information about Code of Ethics training tools and resources, click here.
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Quarter Century Club
Applications Open
Apply by September 27
| The Quarter Century Club honors NJ Realtor members who have served as Realtors or Realtor-Associates faithfully in New Jersey for 25 years or more. The deadline to apply is September 27, 2024. View the application here. | | |
Agreement Buyer Agency Form | |
The updated Agreement form is available on zipForm here.
If you missed the briefing with New Jersey Realtors® legal Counsel regarding the review of the new agreement, you can view a recording here.
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NAR's Lawsuit Settlement Resources | To help address frequently asked questions and support your ongoing conversations about NAR's Legal Settlement, visit facts.realtor. You no longer have to log in to this site. | |
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NJ REALTORS®
Legal Library
| Do you have a legal question? Browse NJ REALTORS® ’ Legal Library’s database of previously asked questions or post a question of your own—you’ll be notified once a response is posted in the library. Access the Legal Library here. | | |
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If you have not picked up your Circle of Excellence Award plaque, certificate, or plates from one of the MJAR office, please ensure you make arrangements to pick up your award soon. Awards have been organized by REALTOR® office and will be held at the MJAR office closest to your REALTOR® office. Please call ahead at (732) 442-3400 so we can be prepared with your award prior to your arrival. | | |
2024 Premier Affiliate Members | |
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Affiliate Membership Application
Become an Affiliate member and take advantage of the opportunity to market your services to approximately 7,800+ members of the Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS® . Download the Affiliate membership application here.
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