Thanks for Attending the Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Awards® Celebration Breakfast | |
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View of the Association's Circle of Excellence Ceremony Breakfast
at The Palace at Somerset Park, NJ
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Congratulations to all who received the 2023 NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Award®! We had a fabulous time recognizing our members' impressive achievements.
To view photos from the event, click click here.
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Webinar Announced to Review Updated Buyer Agency Agreement - April 9 at 11AM | Join NJ REALTORS® Chief Counsel Barry Goodman and NJ REALTORS® General Counsel Yuliya Tedeschi to review the revised buyer agency agreement form, which will be available in ZipForm next week. | | |
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April is Fair Housing Month
Special Webinar Price
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Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing Webinar
April 11, from 9AM - 12:30PM
This class is available for NJ and PA CE credits
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This webinar helps real estate professionals interrupt stereotypical thinking to avoid fair housing pitfalls and provide equal professional service to every customer or client. Participants will examine the history of bias in real estate, learn about the mind science of identity, study how implicit bias can result in fair housing violations, and engage in interactive exercises to enhance communication skills and business relationships with clients of all backgrounds.
Special price in honor of Fair Housing Month: $25
Instructor: Isabelle Perkins
Credits: 3 Elective credits for New Jersey
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Members who register and complete the course will receive 3.5 RE CE credits for PA and 3 Elective credits for NJ. | |
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Brought to you by Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS® &
Bucks County Association of REALTORS®
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MJAR Class: Review and Updates of the Realtor® Code of Ethics
May 1 | 1PM - 4PM
Cost: Free
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This in-person CE class includes a detailed review of the 17 articles of the Code of Ethics, including how the articles of the Code compare to the licensing obligations, what to do when someone does not comply, and best practices to avoid arbitration. The class will focus particularly on the most recent changes of the last few years. It will include discussion and extensive use of examples/situations. Instructor: Isabelle Perkins
Credits: (3) Ethics Credits and fulfills the NAR Ethics Requirements
Location: Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS® Branchburg Office, 3461 Route 22 E, Building B, Branchburg, NJ 08876
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Sharing Fortune Magazine's Op-Ed by REALTOR® Party Community Engagement Liaison Tim Hur
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Yesterday, Fortune Magazine published an op-ed by the National Association of REALTORS® Realtor® Party Community Engagement Liaison Tim Hur. You can read the article here. Throughout the article, Tim debunks widespread misreporting about NAR's settlement, which is currently flooding the marketplace. Notably, Tim clarifies that NAR does not set commissions and that nothing in the proposed settlement would change that. Below, you will find a sample of text/copy to share the op-ed on your social media channels.
Sample:
In FortuneMagazine, National Association of REALTORS’®REALTOR® Party Community Engagement Liaison addresses the misinformation surrounding NAR's recent settlement and reiterates the value real estate professionals provide consumers. Read the full op-ed article here.
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NJ Skinny - February Sees Increase in New Listings
Across the Total Market
According to New Jersey REALTORS® February housing market data report, new listings year-to-date are up 3 percent to 16,368 new units for sale. Months supply in February is also up 3.8 percent in the total market. Homes are moving faster than last year, averaging 41 days from listing to an accepted offer. While closed sales dropped 4.1 percent year-to-date in the total market, the townhouse/condo market segment saw a slight increase of 1.4 percent year-to-date in closed sales. Watch the video here.
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Kitchen and Bath Appliances: What Real Estate Agents
Need to Know
April 17 - Check In at 9:30 AM
This free class is available for NJ and PA CE credits
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Interested buyers and sellers often ask real estate agents basic questions regarding kitchen and bath appliances. This course, packed with practical knowledge, will teach participants about the different types of kitchen and bath appliances available to consumers, the basics of how those appliances function, and common problems associated with those appliances. View the flyer here.
By the end of this course, participants will know the following:
- Describe the basic characteristics of kitchen appliances, including dishwashers, refrigerators, food waste disposals, ranges, ovens, exhaust vents, microwave ovens, and trash compactors.
- Describe the essential characteristics of bathroom appliances, including mechanical exhaust vents.
- Identify common problems associated with kitchen and bath appliances.
- Explain what a home inspector looks for regarding each appliance.
Presented by Caro Vitale of Vitale Inspection Services.
Credits: CE RE (2) Credits for NJ | CE RE (2) Credit for PA
Location: MJAR Headquarters, 14 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River, NJ 08882
Refreshments provided by Vitale Inspection Services.
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NAR Broker Summit
April 18 - 19 | San Diego, CA
Don't miss out on the Broker Summit! This invigorating two-day event is jam-packed with hot topics in the industry, hands-on workshops, and fantastic networking opportunities to share ideas with brokers nationally. Register today and secure your spot here.
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Realtors® Legislative Meetings
May 4 - 9 | Washington, D.C.
| NAR invites you to join them in advancing and supporting real estate issues that matter in every community by continuing the critical policy conversations among Realtors®, lawmakers, and industry leaders. There is no registration fee. | |
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2024 Premier Affiliate Members | |
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Affiliate Membership Application
Become an Affiliate member and take advantage of the opportunity to market your services to approximately 7,900+ Mid Jersey Association Realtor® members. Download the Affiliate membership application here.
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Closure of the Trenton Satellite Office of the Association
This is to notify you that the satellite office of the Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS® located at 1428 Brunswick Avenue, Trenton, will permanently close in April. Our headquarters office, located at 14 Old Bridge Turnpike in South River, and our satellite office, located at 3461 US Highway 22 E Bldg. B, in Branchburg, will remain.
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