September 5, 2024




MJAR Office Phone Number

We recently consolidated our phone system, and moving forward, we will have one office number only - (732) 442-3400. When you call our office, you will hear a list of departments with extensions to better direct your question.


FAX: (732) 442-7323

For general questions, email us: Info@MidJerseyAOR.com.


Tuesday, September 10

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM




Presenter: Eileen Cahill


Code of Ethics & The Fair Housing Act through MJAR


Free to Members

This 3-hour course fulfills the NAR Triennial requirement and NJREC Continuing Education requirements. Upon successful completion, students will gain an understanding of ethical real estate practices and the appropriate actions to take when ethical issues arise. The course also covers Federal and State Fair Housing guidelines.

NJRE: 2 Ethics Credits (C20202156)

NJRE: 1 Fair Housing Credit (C20202848)

Register Here


Check Your Code of Ethics Status here.

View the Code of Ethics course (free to members) below.

For information about Code of Ethics training tools and resources, click here.

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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.


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 Joanne@MidJerseyAOR.com so MJAR can update your record with the National Association of REALTORS® to reflect your completion of the triennial Code of Ethics requirement.


For more information, contact Maya Castellon at events@MidJerseyAOR.com

or call (732) 442-3400, Ext. 103.

Register Here


New MJAR Information Hub about the

Consumer Protection Enhancement Act (CPEA) & NAR Practice Changes


We've developed a new web page on the MJAR website containing valuable information you need to navigate the post-NAR settlement real estate industry.


The new page is your one-stop source, providing all the essential information to keep you informed and empowered about the Real Estate Consumer Protection Enhancement Act (CPEA) and the NAR practice changes. It's packed with resources from the National Association of REALTORS®, New Jersey REALTORS®, and Bright MLS.


Review the information on the webpage and use of the available resources to ensure compliance and protect your organization. The information will be updated as it becomes available, and we encourage you revisit it for frequent updates. 


Don't forget to bookmark the webpage. You can also find the page on the MJAR website at www.MidJerseyAOR.com, in the "REALTOR Resources" menu.

Visit the New Resource Webpage Here 


Hamilton Township REALTORS® Meeting


Tuesday, September 24

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM


Bring your questions, challenges, and concerns to the Hamilton Township team. Representatives from the Administration, Economic Development, Housing & Landlord Division & Vacant and Abandoned Property Divisions will be available to answer any questions or concerns and provide information to improve your clients' experience in Hamilton's home buying and selling process.

 

Location: Council Chambers in the Municipal Building, 2090 Greenwood Ave. Hamilton, NJ 08609


Save Your Spot Here


NJ Legal Update with

Barry Goodman (In-Person)


Tuesday, October 1

10 AM

Continental Breakfast: 9:30 AM


Member Cost: $25

Non-Member Cost: $50


Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS® invites you to join Barry Goodman, Chief Counsel for the New Jersey REALTORS®, for an update on New

Jersey legal issues affecting all licensees. The session will be followed by a brief Q & A period. View the flyer here.




Register Here

Presenter:

Barry Goodman, Esq.

Location:

The Pines Manor

2085 Lincoln Highway

Edison, NJ 08817



For Office Principals &

Designated REALTORS® Only

Presenter:

Conor J. Hennessey, Esq.

Register Here


Is your office ready for the 

Consumer Protection Enhancement Act (CPEA) and the NAR Practice Changes?


Tuesday, September 24

10:30 AM - 12 PM

 Cost: $5

Join us for this virtual event exclusively for office principals with presenter Conor J. Hennessey, Esq., of Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith, Davis, LLP. We will discuss changes already underway and coming on August 17. A Q&A will follow the presentation. 


This event is brought to you by the 2024 MJAR Office Principal Forum Task Force.


Request Bright MLS Training for Your Office on Changes for

NAR Settlement Compliance


If you'd like to request Bright MLS training for your office, complete a request form here.


Your agents will gain in-person training from a Bright MLS Cusomer Success Coach about Bright changes to ensure NAR settlement compliance and enhance transparency for homebuyers and sellers.

Ask an Appraiser


September 10 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM


Join NAR for a 60-minute, live question & answer discussion with a panel of seasoned REALTOR® appraisers, as they field questions about all aspects of the real estate industry and appraisal process. Build your expertise in the appraisal process and provide invaluable support to your clients. Register here.


New Jersey Realtors®

Member Perk


New Jersey Realtors® has a new member perk partner TripLog, a mileage tracker app designed with Realtors® in mind. Save 50% off TripLog Premium and track your business mileage with ease.

Learn more here.

Registration is Open


New Jersey Realtors® Palooza is back and better than ever on September 26 at its Trenton Headquarters. This all-day event will feature a town hall session covering the most pertinent industry topics with NJ Realtors® 2024 Leadership Team, and NJ Realtors® Chief Counsel Barry Goodman will present the hottest legal issues. Tickets are $25—register now to secure your spot here.


New Consumer Information


Consumer Guide to Written Buyer Agreements


Share this new guide about wrtiten buyer agreements with your customers. Download the PDF here.

Understanding the New Consumer Information Statement

In accordance with the Consumer Protection Enhancement Act (CPEA), the NJ RE Commission issued a revised Consumer Information Statement (CIS). It includes a new real estate business relationship called designated agency, and now the CIS must be signed in certain contexts. Watch the short video here with NJ REALTORS® General Counsel to learn more.

Monday, September 23

2:00 - 3:00 PM

Free for Members


Referrals are great, but sometimes you need to do more! Prospecting and farming are important components of maintaining and building your real estate business. Whether you’re interested in reaching potential buyers or potential sellers, there are RPR tools to help you succeed. We’ll review several prospecting scenarios to help you develop your farm area.


In this class, we will show you how to:

  • Understand Buyer and Seller trends
  • Locate neighborhoods
  • Create a list of homeowner addresses
  • Identify absentee owners
  • Identify how long someone has owned a property
  • Create Mailing Labels


Other days and times are available.

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and Legislation impacting the

Real Estate Industry

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2024 Premier Affiliate Members

All Jersey MLS

(Formerly CJMLS)

Richard Steinberg

(732) 661-9500

Info@AllJerseyMLS.com


Big G Movers

Traci Gerckens

(855) 937-2444

traci@biggmoversinc.com


Neo Home Loans

Pinky Shah’s Mortgage Team

(732) 845-1991

team@pinkymortgage.com


Affiliate Membership Application 

Become an Affiliate member and take advantage of the opportunity to market your services to approximately 7,600+ members of the Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS®. Download the Affiliate membership application here. View MJAR's Affiliate Directory.