2nd Quarter 2026 Award Recipients | Industry Units Explained

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Congratulations to NEXUS 2nd Quarter 2026 Award Recipients!

Congratulations to our 2nd Quarter 2026 SuperStar and Superior Performer Award recipients! These members are recognized for their impressive production levels based on applications submitted.

2nd Quarter and 3rd Quarter 2026 award recipients will be recognized at the Breakfast of Champions on November 12th at DoubleTree by Hilton, Cherry Hill, NJ. This semi-annual celebration brings members together for an exciting morning of industry updates, networking, and well-deserved recognition.

Enjoy a full breakfast buffet, connect with fellow professionals, and take part in exciting giveaways from NEXUS affiliate members. Stay tuned—registration details coming soon!

2026 2nd Quarter SuperStar & Superior Performer Recipients

Circle of Excellence Sales Award®: Industry Units Explained

Did you know there are three ways to earn Industry Units toward your 2026 NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Sales Award®? Industry units are extra units earned for non-sales related REALTOR® association activities. You can earn up to three units total through:

A voluntary $200 RPAC Investment made by October 5, 2026.
Qualifying committee service with NEXUS, NJR, and/or NAR.
Completing an approved National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Designation or Certification between November 15, 2025 and November 13, 2026.

Take advantage of these opportunities to earn additional Industry Units toward your 2026 Circle of Excellence Sales Award®!

Learn More About the Circle of Excellence Sales Award®

Know Before You Go: New FOREWARN Trainings Added

Have you taken advantage of your FREE FOREWARN account yet? NEXUS REALTOR® members can sign up for the FOREWARN app—a $300/year value– for free today! This powerful safety and screening tool allows you to gain instant insight on a prospective client within seconds, without exposing any protected class information, using only a name or phone number.

Want to learn how to get the most out of FOREWARN? Join us for an upcoming FOREWARN training webinar to gain a better understanding of the platform, as well as some "pro tips" to effectively leverage FOREWARN in your business.

September 8, 2026 | 10AM - Register
September 24, 2026 | 2PM - Register

Get Started with FOREWARN

Build Buyer Confidence with the ABR® Designation

The Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) designation is more than another credential—it's an investment in your business. Earning your ABR® demonstrates your commitment to buyer representation, strengthens your credibility, and equips you with practical strategies you can use right away.

Take the first step by joining NEXUS for our two-day live webinar ABR® Course on September 30–October 1, 2026.

Gain valuable buyer representation skills.
Earn 15 New Jersey CE credits (including Agency, Fair Housing, and Ethics).
Earn 15 Pennsylvania CE hours for eligible PA licensees.

Equal Professional Services & NJ Law Against Discrimination

2 Fair Housing NJ CE Credits

Live Webinar

September 9 | 6 pm - 8 pm

Members: $20 | Non-Members: $30

Equal Professional Services means consistently providing the same level of service for your clients and customers
Develop systems to avoid steering and violations of New Jersey Law Against Discrimination

Fulfills REALTOR® Fair Housing Training Requirement.

What’s Environmental Have to Do with Real Estate?

2 Core NJ CE Credits

Live Webinar

September 16 | 6 pm - 9 pm

Members: $20 | Non-Members: $30

Explore the connection between environmental issues and real estate transactions
Learn how environmental factors—such as underground storage tanks, asbestos, lead, mold, and site contamination—can affect property value, liability, and disclosure requirements
Review real-world examples and practical guidance to help identify potential environmental concerns early in the transaction process and communicate effectively with clients, inspectors, and environmental professionals

Putting REALTOR® Safety First: Safety Strategies for the Modern REALTOR®

3 Core NJ CE Credits

Live Webinar

September 23 | 6 pm - 9 pm

Members: $25 | Non-Members: $35

Instill safety awareness and habits as second nature for real estate professionals
How to protect our clients and customers
Learn how to avert or respond to dangerous situations and avoid harm.

Show 3 Buy 1...The Myths of Buyer's Agency

2 Agency NJ CE Credits

Live Webinar

September 30 | 6 pm - 8 pm

Members: $20 | Non-Members: $30

Review buyer’s agency, including when to present the CIS form, the responsibility of the Buyer’s Agent, and whether the buyer is a client or customer
Explore the elements of a Buyer’s Agency Agreement while dispelling myths and avoiding misunderstandings in the Buyer’s Agency relationship
Discuss how to address commission while avoiding antitrust violations

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Free Live Webinar Training with Bright MLS

9/14/26 | 10:00am - 10:30am - Bright MLS Updates: New Rules, Settings & Pre-Marketing Tools

Can’t-Miss Training: The Latest on Policy

Are you ready for a simpler approach to MLS compliance? Join Bright MLS for a webinar breaking down its newly condensed Rules, key changes to entry timelines, and distribution options so you can confidently adjust your workflow - Learn More