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Thanks for joining us at MJAR's Young Professionals Network (YPN) Happy Hour Event!
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Thanks to our Affiliate Members (see the photo below) who made this event at the Gusto Grill in East Brunswick on May 29 possible for our members. We had fun meeting new members and catching up with old friends. We look forward to seeing you at the next MJAR event!!
View more photos here.
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MJAR Members from L to R: Miesha Stanley, Desmond Stanley, Jairo Rodriguez, Malinda Nieves, and Kyla Niewinski | |  |
MJAR Members from L to R: Eric W. Miller, Y.Y. Lien, and Vibha Mehta | | |
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Are You Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS®
Next REALTOR® of the Year?
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Accepting Nominations for MJAR's
2024 REALTOR® of the Year (ROTY)
Deadline to Submit a Nomination Form - Monday, July 15
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The ROTY program involves the selection of a MJAR REALTOR® member who has contributed the most to the advancement of their community and the REALTOR® organization at all three levels (local, state, and national) and who has had significant involvement in civic and charitable activities. The award recipient will be determined by the MJAR REALTOR® of the Year Task Force and submitted by MJAR to New Jersey REALTORS® for consideration for the state REALTOR® of the Year Award. Submit your nomination form to Ester@MidJerseyAOR.com.
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New Guidance for Written Buyer Agreements from NAR
NAR has developed a new guide on written buyer agreements to support you as you prepare for and adapt to the upcoming practice changes following NAR's settlement agreement. Beginning August 17, a buyer representative working with a buyer will be required to enter into a written agreement with the buyer prior to touring a home, including both in-person and live virtual tours. The guide for developing these agreements is available at facts.realtor, and a PDF version can be downloaded here.
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CE CLASS Held by Mid Jersey Association of Realtors®: Review and Updates of the Realtor® Code of Ethics
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Thursday, July 11
1PM - 4PM
No Cost for Members
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Instructor: Isabelle Perkins | | |
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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, and will include discussion and extensive use of examples and situations.
Instructor: Isabelle Perkins (Instructor code: I9912529)
Credits: (3) Ethics Credits (Course Code: C20169929) and fulfills the NAR Ethics Requirement for the 2023 - 2025 Licensing Cycle
Location: Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS® Headquarters
14 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River, NJ 08882 – TRAINING ROOM
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Social Media and Content Creation Basics for REALTORS® (In-Person Workshop)
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Thursday, July 18
10 AM - 12 PM
No Cost to Members
In-Person Workshop
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Join Desmond Stanley of The Incubator in this in-person workshop designed to give you hands-on experience engaging with social media practices and cutting-edge content creation tools that will elevate your real estate marketing prowess.
Note: Bring your laptops and cell phones for a truly hands-on experience.
Here's what you can expect:
Introduction to Social Media Marketing
Content Creation with Canva
Video Content Creation with CapCut
Strategic Posting & Engagement
Q&A and Action Plan Development
Location
Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS® Headquarters
14 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River, NJ 08882 – TRAINING ROOM
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New Supra eKey Features
Coming June 12
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Home Screen of the eKEY Pro | | |
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Starting June 12, MJAR is providing you with a next-level Supra eKEY app as a complimentary upgrade we've negotiated for our members. SUPRA eKEY Professional will be offered to MJAR members at the eKEY Basic rate of just $21.84/mo.*, a fantastic value for the enhanced features and capabilities it offers.
For current Supra subscribers, agents should see an additional Roster icon on their Supra eKEY app Home screen. If you can not locate the icon, you will need to update your eKEY—this should update the Supra app to the eKEY Pro version.
For questions, email Supra@MidJerseyAOR.com.
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What sets eKEY Pro apart?
- View and search MLS listings, even when offline.
- View the agent roster with contact information for all agents in your association.
- Create real-time property notes that are viewable when opening the lockbox.
- View maps and turn-by-turn directions to listings without leaving the app.
- Access all essentials of the eKEY app to manage lockboxes and access showing information wirelessly.
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Learn more about eKEY Professional here.
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Unleash the full potential of eKEY Basic with these features you already have:
- Set access hours for listings, change keybox shackle codes instantly, and keep track of keybox inventory.
- Get real-time data at the door, including listing photos and current property notes.
- Use the phone’s biometric feature or the Apple Watch® to open keyboxes effortlessly.
- Receive real-time showing information when showings start and end.
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New Supra Reciprocity
Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS® now has a Supra reciprocity agreement in place with the Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®, which includes the following counties in Pennsylvania:
- Lehigh County
- Northampton County
- Carbon County
An agent or broker, must be licensed in PA to receive access. To activate the reciprocity, email marsha@glvr.org and provide your serial number, PIN, and that your key is from Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS®.
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NOTE: We also have a number of other reciprocities where you can get access with your Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS® Supra eKey without paying for an additional key. Find more information about MJAR's Supra eKeys on our website here.
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Tell NJ REALTORS® About Your Local Market and You Could Win a $100 Gift Card
New Jersey REALTORS® is conducting a member survey about economic conditions, housing prices, inventory, interest rates, and anti-trust litigation. Realtors® who complete the survey can enter to win one of five $100 gift cards. Take the survey now.
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Tuesday, June 18
10 AM – 12:30 PM
In-Person Attendance wil be at the MJAR Branchburg Office
No Cost to Attend
Assorted Hot Breakfast Sandwiches and Light Fare
This Event May Be Attended Virtually or In Person
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This MJAR Brunch & Learn will empower Realtors® with knowledge about affordable housing, lending products, and resources to help buyers across the Garden State. Attendees will gain the necessary tools and resources to assist first-time homebuyers and low—and moderate-income borrowers obtain affordable mortgages. This hybrid event is free to members.
Location:
Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS® Satellite Office
3461 US Highway 22 East, Building B
Hunterdon Somerset Professional Park
Branchburg, NJ 08876
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You're Invited to a
Movie Screening of
The Banker
Brought to you by the
2024 MJAR DEI Committee
Thursday, June 20
11 AM - 1 :30 PM
(Arrive by 10:45 AM)
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Open to Members' Friends & Family
(Members must purchase tickets for family & friends)
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Cost to Attend: $5 in support of
MJAR's DEI educational initiatives
MJAR's DEI Committee invites you to a movie screening of
The Banker (2020) followed by a discussion.
Movie Time: 11 AM - 1 PM
Discussion: 1 - 1:30 PM
Small popcorn & small drink served (drink refills provided)
Inspired by true events, the story follows Joe Morris (Samuel L. Jackson) and Bernard Garrett (Anthony Mackie), two of the first African-American bankers in the United States. Two revolutionary businessmen devise an audacious and risky plan to take on the racially oppressive establishment of the 1960s by hiring a working-class white man to pretend to be the head of their business empire while posing as a janitor and chauffeur.
Location:
Rutgers Cinema, 105 Joyce Kilmer Ave, Piscataway, NJ 08854
Parking located behind building in Lot 112A
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NAR's Window to the Law: Understanding the New Rules on Offers of Compensation (Video) | |
New practice changes and MLS rules go into effect August 17, 2024 that will impact offers of compensation. View the video to the left or click here.
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Submit Your Code of Ethics Certificate of Completion If you have completed your ethics course for this CE cycle, please submit your certificate of completion to info@core-realtors.com so MJAR can update your record with the National Association of REALTORS® to reflect your completion of the triennial Code of Ethics requirement.
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Current Cycle for Code of Ethics Training:
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2024
REALTORS® are required to complete ethics training of not less than 2 hours and 30 minutes of instructional time. The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by the National Association of REALTORS®. Note: NAR Code of Ethics training cycles run on a triennial basis.
Check your Code of Ethics status here. For information about Code of Ethics training tools and resources, click here.
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Agreement Buyer Agency Form | |
The updated Agreement form is available on zipForm here.
If you missed the briefing with New Jersey Realtors® legal Counsel regarding the review of the new agreement, you can view a recording here.
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NAR's Lawsuit Settlement Resources | To help address frequently asked questions and support your ongoing conversations about NAR's Legal Settlement, visit facts.realtor. You no longer have to log in to this site. | |
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NJ REALTORS®
Legal Library
| Do you have a legal question? Browse NJ REALTORS® ’ Legal Library’s database of previously asked questions or post a question of your own—you’ll be notified once a response is posted in the library. Access the Legal Library here. | |
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Affiliate Membership Application
Become an Affiliate member and take advantage of the opportunity to market your services to approximately 7,800+ members of the Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS® . Download the Affiliate membership application here.
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