Location Announced for CORE Member Engagement Fair & Picnic This first-ever event will be held at Oak Grove Pavilion in Duke Island Park in Bridgewater. Join us for a fun day of food, games, music and prizes. This free event for CORE Affiliates and Realtor members is open to members only or by invitation. It's a wonderful opportunity for CORE affiliates, Realtor members, and other attendees to meet. Register here. Other organizations that have been invited included:
• CORE Area MLSs — Bright MLS, Garden State MLS, Central Jersey MLS
• Central New Jersey’s local multi-cultural real estate associations, such as: AREAA, NAREB, NAHREP, and LGBTQ+ Realtor community.
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Deadline Extended for 2022 CORE Realtor of the Year Applications/Nominations To apply, click here. The award criteria include 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. CORE will send a note of congratulations to that person with a link so they can apply.
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Completed applications are due no later than Monday, July 18, by closing of business - 4:30 pm, and should be emailed to info@core-realtors.com.
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Your Contribution to SHIP Means A lot! Thank you to everyone that made CORE’s Brown Bag Lunch Collection & Fundraiser for SHIP a success! CORE donated 68 lunches that will be given to people in need and $1,410 to help SHIP recover from the devastation of Hurricane Ida. View more photos and our special thank you message to donors and volunteers here.
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CORE Summer Series: Meet the MLSs – Bright MLS, Garden State MLS, and Central Jersey MLS Join us for a special virtual presentation by each of these local MLSs. No cost for CORE members to attend; Non-members $20.This Summer Series is brought to you by the CORE MLS Advisory Committee.
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July 21, 10 - 11 am: Garden State MLS – with GSMLS Executive Director Bob Kimpland and team member Elaine Maza. Register here.
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August 24, 10 - 11 am: Central Jersey MLS – featuring CJMLS CEO & COO Richard Steinberg and team members. Register here.
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If you missed the Bright MLS program on June 10, you can view a recording here or you can view the Bright MLS Economic Update presentation slides here.
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CORE Seeks Volunteer Leaders If you’re interested in serving your fellow members and your professional association in an elected leadership role beginning January 1, please complete and return the application for open positions by Monday, August 15, by close of business – 4:30 pm. To be eligible to serve, you must have been a CORE Realtor member in good standing (or of the former Mercer County Association of Realtors or Hunterdon Somerset Association of Realtors) for a minimum of three consecutive years. Additional information is on the application. Download the application.
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Local
Somerset County Business Partnership (SCBP): Meet the Commissioners Networking Reception Join SCBP for an evening with the Somerset County Commissioners at the Neshanic Valley Golf Course. Network over hors d’oeuvres with the stunning view of the sprawling hills of this immaculate golf course and surrounding area. A panel discussion with the Commissioners includes how their work will benefit our business community. SCBP Member: $60; Non-Member: $100. Thursday, July 14, from 5 - 7 pm. Register here.
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Business Tips
Realtor Magazine: 5 Signs Your Device Is Infected with a Virus You can fix some issues by rebooting. But others will require professional help. Know when you can resolve tech problems yourself. Read more.
Lone Wolf’s Latest Enhancements and Fixes Scheduled for June 30 This release focused on improving the New Forms Editor and Document Approval functionality and adding the ability for Administrator users to edit agent notification and e-signing settings. Users will also notice many improvements to system stability and performance. Transactions (zipForm Edition) Release Notes
NAR: What It Means to Be an Ethical Real Estate Agent Laws don't necessarily stop all housing discrimination, but ethical agents can. Use these strategies to level up your adherence to the Code of Ethics and provide the fairest service to customers. Read more.
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Continuing Education (CE)
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Start Your CE Courses Early with CORE’s Virtual, Live-Instructor Classes The deadline to complete your continuing education requirements is less than a year away. The current New Jersey real estate license CE requirements are due by April 30, 2023, to avoid a late fee from the NJ Real Estate Commission. View a list of our upcoming education offerings here. Visit the CORE calendar to see the wide array of CORE's CE classes.
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NJ Realtors: New NJ Lead Paint Law - Got Questions? If you have questions regarding the new lead paint inspection and remediation law, register here for NJ Realtors upcoming webinar that will cover the ins and outs of the law that goes into effect July 22. Free. Thursday,
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NJFamily.com: 10 NJ Counties Named Among Healthiest in the Nation U.S. News & World Report just released its fifth annual report highlighting the 500 healthiest communities in the United States, and 10 New Jersey counties made the list. The study, done in collaboration with CVS Health, was released this week and showed that the Garden State is doing great when it comes to health and well-being. Read more.
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NAR: Pending Home Sales Edge Higher 0.7 Percent in May Pending home sales crept higher in May, ending a six-month streak of declines, according to the National Association of Realtors. Regionally, month-over-month results were mixed as the Northeast and South experienced increases while the Midwest and West posted decreases. Year-over-year contract activity slid in all four major regions. Read more.
NAR: What It Means to Be an Ethical Real Estate Agent Laws don't necessarily stop all housing discrimination, but ethical agents can. Use these strategies to level up your adherence to the Code of Ethics and provide the fairest service to customers. Read more.
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Washington Times: Facebook Changing Real Estate Ad System After Settling Lawsuit Meta has settled with the U.S. Department of Justice, agreeing to change algorithms in Facebook's advertising system that allegedly violate the Fair Housing Act. Read more.
NAR Leaders Break Down Affordability Crisis for Lawmakers Members of Congress and congressional staff get a briefing on crucial association data showing the economic impact of high home prices. Read more.
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FEMA: National Flood Insurance Program
Quick Resources
General Information on the NFIP
Save this information from the NJ Real Estate Commission:
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