Time is Running Out - Submit Your Application by January 9 The deadline is almost here for New Jersey Realtors® 2022 Circle of Excellence Sales Award®. Submit your application before it's too late. All applications must be submitted to, and approved by, your broker/office manager by 5 pm on Monday, January 9. No exceptions. Applications that are not submitted or approved cannot be reviewed and will not be eligible to receive the award.
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Tips for Completing the 2022 Circle of Excellence Application Find answers to frequently asked questions here to avoid common mistakes while completing your application. This week’s top tip:
I have questions that aren’t listed here. How do I get more help? Email any questions to info@core-realtors.com. Not a CORE member? Email your local association or NJ Realtors at coe@njrealtor.com.
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You'll be Glad You Attended This Virtual Session Every organization is becoming increasingly focused on the topic of “Diversity” and/or “Inclusion.” However, research indicates that most diversity training doesn’t work. In this free virtual session, you will learn to recognize and overcome the most common brain science hurdles to effective diversity and inclusion training so that we can make a meaningful impact on your organization. This speaker series program is brought to you by the 2022 CORE Diversity & Inclusion Committee.
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Reminder: Avoid a Late Fee, Pay Your Dues by January 31 To view your invoice, go to CORE's user-friendly Member Portal. An instructional video on how to pay your dues online can be found here. Written instructions on how to pay your dues online can be found here.
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Dues must be paid by January 31, 2023, to avoid a late fee. To pay your dues, click here. Note: your portal username is your NRDS number, and your default password is your last name - all lower case. You do not need to reset your password.
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If you have any problems or concerns, please email info@core-realtors.com.
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"What Do I Get For My Dues?"
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Stay Industry-Savvy with RISMedia - Included in Your Bright Subscription! Your Bright Workspace gives you direct access to RISMedia, the leading residential real estate news source. Read up on industry hot topics and expert commentary - and be the real estate authority your clients expect. Read more.
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Hunterdon County: 4-H to Host Family Game Day On Saturday, January 28, the 4-H of Somerset County will host a Family Game Day from 11 am to 5 pm at the Ted Blum 4-H Center, 310 Milltown Road in Bridgewater. Read more.
Hunterdon County: What's in Store for the Nation's 1st Outlet Center The outdoor mall in Hunterdon County - founded as the nation’s first major outlet center in the 1980s - drew shoppers from around New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York. Read more.
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Hunterdon County: New ‘Bruncheonette’ Opening in Flemington A new restaurant is scheduled to open at the end of 2023 in the historic downtown area of Flemington. Read more.
Mercer County: Rejected by Voters, Robbinsville Farm Could Still Be Preserved The Gafgen farm on Tindall Road could become a residential development if the second effort at preservation fails. Read more.
Somerset County Business Partnership: Networking Night at Verve (In-Person) Join the SCBP for a Networking Night at Verve in Somerville on Thursday, January 26, from 5 pm to 6:30 pm. A cash bar and a light fare will be served. Limited space is available; attendance is based on a first-come, first-serve basis. Register here.
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Webinars
Somerset County Business Partnership: Minority Business Leaders Roundtable (Virtual) Learn what it takes to do business with Columbia Bank. Also, hear about internal and external programs that show Columbia Bank's desire to support the minority business community. Alycia Banks, Senior Vice President, Learning and Diversity, Columbia Bank. Monday, January 9, from 9 am - 10 am. Register here.
NAR 2023 Housing Market Forecast Webinar Register for the NAR 2023 Housing Market Forecast webinar and earn the Define Your Niche and Ditch Your Door Knocking Strategy webinar download. Wednesday, January 18, a 1 pm. Read more.
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NAR: February 2023 Tax Summit - Four-Part Series (Virtual) Hear from certified professionals and get the tips needed to save time and money while reducing stress this tax season. Register to attend NAR's Financial Wellness 2023 Tax Summit. Upon the completion of the series, obtain a certificate. Fee for members - $50; non-members $60. Register here.
- Session 1: February 1 — Tax Guidance & QBI Overview for New Realtors
- Session 2: February 8 — Tax Trouble - Laws, Rules, & Decisions
- Session 3: February 15 — Tax Tips for Investment Properties & Second Homes
- Session 4: February 22 — Lower Your 2022 Tax Bill With This Unique Wealth Building Strategy
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Continuing Education (CE)
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February 2023 CE Bundle Special Complete all 12 required CE credits in one go and save! Register now.
Deadline to Complete Your CE Requirements is Four Months 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. CORE’s classes are virtual with live instructors. Visit the CORE calendar to see the wide array of CORE's CE classes. View FAQs about NJ CE here.
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- Article 10 was amended to replace the word “handicap” with “disability.”
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Standard of Practice 3-9 was amended to remove “the listing broker” and replace it with “the seller.” REALTORS® shall not provide access to the listed property on terms other than those established by the owner or
the listing broker the seller.
New York Post: Corporations Own 1 in 17 NJ Homes, Report Says Companies, not people, are more and more the ones with the deed in the Garden State. As part of an increasing trend, institutions are buying up houses, making the dream of homeownership even more inaccessible for many individuals. Read more.
InsiderNJ.com: HUD Awards Housing Vouchers for People with Disabilities in NJ In the Garden State, the Department of Housing & Urban Development awarded $414,076 in federal funding for 30 Mainstream housing vouchers and $100,000 to cover extraordinary administrative fees. Read more.
Signed Legislation Expedites Building Permitting Process A new law was signed by Governor Murphy on January 5 with the intent of speeding up the permitting process under the State Uniform Construction Code Act. The bipartisan legislation (A-573), which had the support of business organizations such as the New Jersey Business & Industry Association and construction trade groups, is expected to boost businesses and those seeking affordable housing by modifying specific standards in inspection processes. Read more.
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National
REALTOR Magazine: How to Handle Client Questions About Schools and Neighborhoods Clients often ask questions about neighborhoods and schools when shopping for a home. Brokers and agents should take care when answering to avoid fair housing violations. Read more.
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REALTOR Magazine: 21 Real Estate Wins in Government Spending Package The omnibus bill cleared Congress on December 23 and now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk for his signature. Read more.
NAR Leadership Academy Application Process Explained Interested in applying for the 2024 NAR Leadership Academy class? Attend NAR's Town Hall virtual event, a valuable forum to hear more about the application process. Join Chair Tamara Suminski, Vice Chair Keith Kanemoto, and NAR 2023 President Kenny Parcell on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 1 pm. Register here.
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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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