February 1, 2024


Association Name Change
We are proud to announce our new name of Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS®, Inc. We received notification from the State of New Jersey that our new association name has been registered, and we can now use the name. The name change follows a recent merger between CORE Association of REALTORS® and Metro Centre Association of REALTORS® (MCAR) on October 24, 2023, creating the fourth largest association in New Jersey with more than 8,000 REALTOR® and Affiliate members. Throughout the coming weeks, we will roll out rebranding efforts that include a new logo and changes to the website. The changes will be integrated into our marketing, member communications, and other materials. Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS®, Inc. represents (4) counties: Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset, with office locations in Branchburg, South River, and Trenton. The South River office has been designated as the headquarters.
2024 Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS® Committees Announcement
Having vibrant, active committees is a priority at Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS®. Committees serve to provide the Board of Directors and professional staff with ideas, input, feedback, and creative suggestions and volunteer assistance with projects that could not be accomplished solely by the paid staff. View the list of 2024 Committees and members serving here.
Affiliate Membership Application Become an Affiliate member and take advantage of the opportunity to market your services to approximately 7,900+ CORE Realtor® members. Download the Affiliate membership application here.

Thank You to Our 2024 Affiliate Members!
Welcome to all our new and returning Affiliate members! We are happy to have you as a member of CORE Association of REALTORS®.
REALTOR® members are encouraged to use Affiliate member products and services whenever possible. 
Premier Affiliate Member

Pinky Shah
Neo Home Loans, Pinky Shah’s Mortgage Team
(732) 845-1991
Elite Affiliate Member
Edison Heating & Cooling
Mike Iarrapino
(732) 372-7161
Guaranteed Rate Affinity
Arthur Kautsky
(732) 423-3301
M & T Bank
Roland Minard
(908) 963-8440
The Money Store
Amy Procaccino
(609) 586-0020
Vitale Inspection Services
Carlo Vitale
(609) 751-8048
Classic Affiliate Members
Abstract One
Title Insurance
Andrew Salvucci
(877) 741-7713
Advisors Mortgage Group
Robert Tissot
(732) 972-8800
Berridge Photography
Ryan Berridge
267-930-1857
Buxmont Social Media
& Marketing
Amy Berridge
(267) 689-7505
Curren Environmental
Tiffany Byrne
(856) 858-9509
H&J Freile
Home Inspection
Kevin Vargo
(732) 271-1887
Law Office Craig Rothenberg
Craig Rothenberg
(732) 247-5002
Lozito Law
Danielle Lozito
(848) 202-1650
Nations Lending Corp.
Ada Aquino
(732) 762-7069

Pest Blaster
Michael Cantor
(609) 393-0606

Petriello Law
Matthew Petriello
(973) 890-7262
Scaldino Basement Solutions
Keith Baicker
(609) 651-7611
The Sokol Firm
William Sokol
(856) 528-2012
Thomas Rodriguez Associates
Home Appraisals
Thomas Rodriguez
(908) 788-7315
This Week with Bright Economist Erica Plemmons
Stay ahead of the housing market with Bright MLS Senior Economist Erica Plemmons as she breaks down the latest trends in new listings and sales prices. View the video.
Important Bright MLS News / Updates for Brokers & Office Managers

Join Bright MLS for the next broker and office manager meeting. The following topics will be covered in this customized virtual presentation:
• Current Market Statistics by Bright MLS Chief Economist Dr. Lisa Sturtevant
• Accuracy and Policy News and Updates
• Recent Bright News and Updates
• Questions and Answers

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Feb 5 at 10 am
NAR Tax Summit - 4-Part Virtual Series

Be the bridge to financial excellence. NAR's Tax Summit, starting February 7, unlocks the secrets of tax advantages, deductions and strategic financial planning. Post-session recordings will be available to registrants and materials are also available to help promote the summit. $50 for NAR members; $60 for non-members. All sessions will be recorded and available for review for up to one year.

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Feb 7, 14, 21 & 28
Realtor.com: Agent SEO Basics
In this session, you’ll learn what search engine optimization is, how it works, specifically for real estate, and how you can implement easy strategies yourself without needing to pay an expensive professional. The instructor will cover:
  • Techniques for increasing the visibility of your listings and how you can make them easily found and indexed by Google and all other search engines.
  • Strategies for making your profile stand out from every other agent.
  • This session will teach you how to implement these methods to help you get found by anyone searching for an agent.
February 5 at 2 pm (use the menu to select dates). Register here.

2024 Webinar Bundle Special Offer by Residential Real Estate Council (RRC) - $199 ($750 Value)

RRC is hosting over 50 exciting new webinars in 2024! With this convenient package, you'll get access to the live presentation and all the recordings so you can listen to them at your convenience. You won't need to register again. They'll be automatically added to your personal education history. New titles will be added to your subscription as they are scheduled. Purchase the 2024 bundle now to easily access the latest tips, strategies, and tools to grow your business at your convenience. View a list of current webinars and dates here. Non-Members: $1,500 | Members: $750 (Use the code WB24 to get the $199 special offer).

Being a REALTOR® Member Has its Perks
Be sure to check the NAR REALTOR Benefits homepage often for the most current information, including special offers and new partners. Make sure you’re the first to know about the latest NAR REALTOR Benefits news. View a list of NAR Realtor Benefits Partners.
NJ Realtors partners with companies that offer products and services members need or want at special rates. Members must log in to view each partner's related promotional codes or specific details. View a list of Member Perks.
New NJ Laws on Rain Sensors and Solar Panels Governor Murphy signed two laws New Jersey Realtors® secured amendments to concerning the disclosure of solar panels and installation of rain sensors on lawn sprinkler systems.
A-4522 requires disclosures when a single-family home with solar panels is sold. New Jersey Realtors® worked with the sponsor to ensure the disclosure is required through the property condition disclosure statement rather than the responsibility of a real estate professional who worked on the sale. The new law will become operative upon the publication of information about it by the Real Estate Commission. It will apply to single-family homes with solar panels installed after the law was signed.

A-1755, which New Jersey Realtors successfully opposed for over 17 years, requires automatic rain sensors/smart sprinklers to be installed as a time-of-sale requirement. Amendments secured by New Jersey Realtors® allow funds to be held in escrow so closings can proceed even if rain sensors or smart sprinklers are not installed while also delaying the requirement for contracts of sale to contain provisions about this law for a period of three years. In addition, landscape irrigation contractors must notify their clients of the requirements in the new law within 60 days of the law being signed so homeowners are aware of these requirements well before the time-of-sale requirement takes effect in three years. 
NAR Supports Centralization of Compensation Lawsuits
Last month, plaintiffs in some of the ongoing antitrust lawsuits concerning broker commissions filed a motion with the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, asking the panel to centralize and transfer various cases to the federal court in the Western District of Missouri, where the Sitzer/Burnett case was tried. Read more.


Apply for the Leadership Academy
Deadline Feb 15
NAR's Leadership Academy offers an immersive 10-month experience, propelling you into industry leadership. Seize this chance to redefine your impact. Apply before February 15. Learn more.
Drive with NAR: Use Safety as a Marketing Tool and a Value Proposition
When explaining to clients and prospects what you do and why your services are worth it, don’t leave safety out of the conversation. You can use your knowledge of protecting customers, properties, and transactions from physical and cyber harm as a point of differentiation and value. Help buyers and sellers understand why they’re safer in the hands of a well-trained real estate professional, and they could become clients for life. Listen to the brief podcast.

FEMA: National Flood Insurance Program
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