2021 NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Award Recipients Congratulations to all the winners on a highly successful year! Click here to view CORE’s 589 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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Realtor Emeritus Status A Realtor who has held membership in NAR for a cumulative period of 40 years as a Realtor, Realtor-Associate, or both, and who has served for at least one year at NAR is eligible for Realtor Emeritus status. The service to NAR that qualifies is at least one full year as a NAR officer, director, committee member, Federal Political Coordinator, Global Ambassador, or Global Coordinator to a country with which NAR holds a reciprocal agreement. Requests for an application are due to your local association (CORE) no later than March 21, 2022. For more information about the Emeritus Award process, click here. If you meet the requirements and are interested in applying, contact CORE Member Services Coordinator Joanne Janish at joanne@core-realtors.com.
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Free Tax Preparation Help Offered in Mercer County The deadline for filing 2021 tax returns for both state and federal taxes is April 18. View a list of sites where free income tax preparation assistance is being provided to qualified residents.
Hunterdon County: Free Income Tax Help Volunteers trained to prepare federal and state income tax returns will be available until April 15. Volunteers are part of the VITA Program, which is sponsored and supported by the federal and state government. Contact UNITED WAY at (908) 237-1689 for additional information.
Somerset County Receives a $2 Million “Pig” for Farmland Preservation The Somerset County Agricultural Development Board was awarded a $2 million Planning Incentive Grant (PIG) to expand farmland preservation purchases in 2022. The County is also eligible and applying to receive an additional $4 million of funding available to counties and municipalities on a first-come, first-serve basis. Read more.
Somerset County Offers Free Tax-Aide Program County residents must make an appointment to see a tax counselor for assistance with tax preparation. Read more.
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What's Under the Dome? A Legislative Update on the Issues Impacting New Jersey Real Estate Several new laws affecting real estate in New Jersey were passed in 2021 and took effect in 2022. This class can help members understand and follow the new regulations and avoid legal problems for themselves and their clients. Thursday, February 17 at 1 pm via Zoom. CE Credit: 1 Elective Credit; Cost: $5 for members, $15 for non-members. Register here. The following topics will be covered by NJ Realtors Director of RPAC and Regulatory Affairs Bruce Shapiro:
- New Jersey State Budget
- New Lead Paint Inspection Law
- Consumer Fraud Law Update
- Limited Liability Companies
- Independent Contractors
- Daniel’s Law
Bright MLS Webinar on Compliance This free webinar will cover Bright MLS rules and policies that help ensure access to the most accurate property data possible, and help subscribers navigate these rules and policies to avoid compliance notifications and related fines. Free. Tuesday, March 1 at 10 am via Zoom. Register here. Topics that will be covered, include:
- Accuracy Matters – Top Policy Q&A
- Delinquent Dates
- Net Compensation
- Clear Cooperation Policy (Off-MLS)
- Status Review
- Branding Rules
- Q & A
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SUPRA
SUPRA is now offering live Zoom trainings specifically for agents! Check out CORE's calendar to register for upcoming classes here.
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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Realtors Property Resource®- RPR
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Building a Relocation Packet Relocation buyers have specific needs. This collection of videos shows how RPR data, tools, and reports are a perfect fit for the task. Read more.
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Bright MLS
Appraisers, Check Out This New Display in Search This week, a new Appraiser One-Line display will be available from Bright’s Appraisal Search (1004MC)! This new display will replace the Agent One-Line 1004MC display and include more information to do your job more efficiently. Learn more.
Adding “Affordability” to MLS Property Search Rateplug is a mortgage information tool, which includes monthly costs related to taxes, insurance, fees and the mortgage payment, with the consideration of down payment and total cost of the property. When activated, this feature is visible to your client inside the full-listing view on the Client Portal and can be viewed by agents in Search via the Client Full w/ Mortgage Info display. Click here to learn more about how RatePlug can benefit you.
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NJ.com: Where to buy N95, KN95, KF94 masks (and How to Get Some For Free) The Omicron variant of COVID-19 has put an increased emphasis yet again on masks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated its latest masking guidelines… Read more.
Moving Scams Are on the Rise Beware of "movers" who show up in an unmarked rental truck and take off with your possessions. Do your research and find out about the mover you are looking to hire. The NJ Warehouse & Movers Association provides a list of licensed NJ movers. Click here to view the PDF.
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Could New Jersey's 'Pothole Tax' Soon Be a Thing of the Past? The start of New Jersey’s pothole season, when the weather starts to warm up and NJ Department of Transportation teams fan out to begin filling thousands of potholes on our roadways, is right around the corner. Read more.
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National Fair Housing Alliance Reaches Historic Settlement with Fannie Mae
Focused on Rebuilding Communities of Color The settlement will directly and immediately benefit the communities of color hit hardest by the foreclosure crisis and its aftermath. Read more.
Wall Street Journal: Why Realtors Have Embraced Brutal Honesty Dallas real-estate agent Richard Soto released a video on YouTube last year touting his state’s many benefits, including a growing economy, low cost of living and friendly neighbors. He also included warnings for why people might not want to move to Texas. Read more.
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Fortune: A Florida Home To Be Auctioned As An NFT Has Attracted More Than 7,000 Potential Bidders Two superheated markets, real estate and non-fungible tokens, have collided in what could be one of the first auctions of a home as an NFT. Read more.
NAR: FHFA Responds to NAR's Request On Delaying New Condo Documentation Requirements The Federal Housing Finance Agency responded to NAR’s letter regarding the new condo documentation and reserve requirements. Read more.
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FEMA: National Flood Insurance Program
Quick Resources
General Information on the NFIP
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