Realtor of the Year Nominations/Applications CORE is now accepting applications for the 2021 CORE Realtor of the Year Award – to apply click here. The award criteria includes business accomplishments, civic and charitable activity, and service to the Realtor organization at the local, state and national levels. The winner will be determined by CORE’s Realtor of the Year Committee, comprised of past presidents and former Realtors of the Year, and will be submitted by CORE for consideration for the state Realtor of the Year Award.
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CORE members can submit an application on behalf of themselves or another member. Alternatively, members may also nominate a fellow CORE member for the award by sending an email stating you are nominating a particular CORE member to info@core-realtors.com, and CORE will send a note of congratulations to that person with a link so they can apply. The deadline to submit applications is July 15, 2021. Questions? Send an email to info@core-realtors.com.
Two Days Left - Food Drive for Flemington Area Food Pantry: CORE’s Community Outreach Committee is excited to be holding a food drive to benefit the Flemington Area Food Pantry.
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Where: CORE’s Branchburg office - 3461 Route 22 E Building B, Branchburg, NJ 08876
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When: May 17-21, 10 am - 4 pm
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A list of recommended donations can be found here. Cash donations can be made here. Thank you for your support!
This is the first of three food drives that CORE will be holding throughout the year to support each of the counties in our Association area: Hunterdon, Mercer, and Somerset.
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CORE Circle of Excellence Awards Parking Lot Pick Up & Virtual Event Awards will be available for pick up at the CORE Branchburg office on Tuesday, May 25 and at the CORE Trenton office on Thursday, May 27. All member offices are urged to have someone pick up the awards for your entire office. Click here for additional details. A virtual awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 3. Register today!
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Continuing Education (CE)
Avoid the $200 Late Fee for Licensing Renewal The NJ Real Estate Commission has waived the $200 processing fee (late fee) until May 31 and has extended the current CE cycle to complete all NJ CE requirements until July 19. All real estate licensees are required to renew their license for the new term beginning July 1. Agents are urged to talk with their brokers regarding to submitting the renewal fee to the NJ Real Estate Commission. Licensees are also required to complete the Qualifying Questionnaire prior to renewing their license.
Check Your CE Credits Log into your PSI CE Tracking System account to verify that you have met all of the requirements to renew your license.
CORE CE FAQ Access the FAQ here.
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SUPRA
Mercer County SUPRA eKeyholders: Try Pro at a Basic Price CORE and SUPRA have partnered to bring Mercer County eKEY holders a Professional level promotional offer. From May 4 until October 12, current Mercer County eKeyholders can use the SUPRA eKEY Pro features at the eKEY Basic price. eKEY Pro includes new icons and features that are designed to streamline your business and enhance the showing experience.
- This offer is available for a limited time to current Mercer County CORE eKEY basic subscribers. Click on the eKEY Pro promotion icon in the eKEY app for pricing information and promotion dates.
- Not sure where you got your SUPRA eKey? Keys issued by CORE will say “CORE Association of REALTORS" across the top of the eKey app.
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If you wish to downgrade to eKEY Basic after the promotional period ends October 12, please email CORE at info@core-realtors.com. For steps on how to activate this special offer, click here. To learn more about eKEY Pro, watch the video above.
Activation Fee WAIVED Until August 3 Need a SUPRA eKEY? Now’s the time to schedule an appointment. The $50 activation fee on new CORE eKEYS is waived until August 3. Find out more about CORE’s SUPRA eKEY and how to schedule your appointment here.
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Commercial Real Estate
NAR: As Mask Orders Lift, Investors Swoop in on Empty Offices, Hotels The commercial real estate market is seeing an uptick as investors place bets on workers returning to buildings. Read more.
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Bright MLS
Weekly Market Report For the week, the market saw a slight improvement in the inventory shortage. Active inventory returned to the 70 percent level. Encouragingly, a new listing volume outpaced recent pending sales. This week there were only 93 pending home sales for 100 news listings. Get more stats in Bright MLS's Weekly Reports here. The Weekly Market Report for the week ending May 9 is available now here.
Bright Policy Update Webinar The 2021 real estate market has been challenging with buyers aggressively competing for historically low-housing inventory. The breakneck speed of the market has not only impacted our clients but has also created challenges related to data accuracy and broker-to-broker cooperation. Bright’s subscribers have expressed concern over an increasing number of MLS policy violations. In response, Bright has tightened enforcement and revamped our resources to help participants stay in compliance. Tuesday, June 8, from 11 am to Noon. Register here. Class topics include:
- Off-MLS/Clear Cooperation Policy
- Proper use of the Coming Soon status
- List price change requirements
- Sight unseen offers in the MLS
- Bright’s policy resources and help documents
Other Bright MLS Webinars
Bright Financial Tools June 3, from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Register here.
Prospecting with Bright Tools June 10, from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Register here
Thinking of Joining Bright? June 24, from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Register here.
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New Jersey
Receive Tax Credits for Residential Development Projects The Residential Economic Redevelopment and Growth (ERG) Program provides tax credits for developers and businesses to address financing gaps in development projects. Projects can receive tax credits of up to 30 percent of total eligible project costs or up to 40 percent in targeted cities. Applications for the Residential ERG Program open June 1. Read more.
NJ Realtors Nomination Process Now Open New Jersey Realtors’ nominating process is now open for positions beginning in 2022. Available this year are two officer positions: First Vice President and Treasurer; and National Association of Realtors Director. A New Jersey Realtors officer role requires your local association’s recommendation, and each NAR director applicant will be asked to upload a letter of acknowledgement from their local association in order for the application to be deemed complete. Therefore, if you’re interested in applying for either a New Jersey Realtors officer role or an NAR Director position, please send an email to CORE CEO Anne Rendle at anne@core-realtors.com stating your intention to apply. Please don’t delay if you’re interested - officer recommendations by local associations such as CORE are due by Friday, June 4, and the online applications for both officers and NAR Director are due by Friday, June 18.
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NAR: Appliance, Furniture Shortages Causing Headaches The scant supply of major household items is prompting some closing delays, and the problem isn't expected to ease any time soon. Read more.
NAR: What Did You Think of the Virtual 2021 Realtors Legislative Meetings?
The National Association of Realtors would like feedback about your experiences attending these virtual meetings. In appreciation of your time, if you participate in the survey, you will have the opportunity to enter a raffle to win one of three (3) $100 VISA gift cards at the end of the survey. Take the survey
NAR: Avoid Legal and Ethical Pitfalls Maintaining a solid reputation contributes to your business success. Here are vital steps to help you stay on the right side of the law and the Code of Ethics. Read more.
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3D Printing's New Challenge: Solving the US Housing Shortage A new generation of startups wants to disrupt the way houses are built by automating production with industrial 3D printers. Read more.
Wall Street Journal: Fed Signals Eventual Shift From Easy-Money Pandemic Policies Officials want to begin planning for tapering of the bond-buying program, April meeting minutes show. Read more.
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