NEWSLETTER

THE REALTOR® REPORT

March 2026

The New Jersey REALTORS® Educational Foundation Scholarship application is open!!

• Robert De Gregorio
• Leona Kral
• George Iacobelli
• Jasmine Walker
• Brent Blythe
• Robert Koleser

Mandatory New Member Orientation

Must be completed within 90 days of joining the Sussex County Association of REALTORS®; in order to maintain your membership. Held once per quarter on the 2nd Friday of the month every quarter from 8:30-3:30pm. Breakfast and lunch is provided.

Cost is FREE (New Members Only) 

Not a new member, but want to earn 3 CE credits??? Sign up for just the Code of Ethics training from 12:00-3:30.

Cost: $5 Lunch Provided

Welcome New SCAR Affiliates!!!!

SCAR's Affiliate Members Provide Exceptional Services to the Real Estate Industry!!!

Show them how thankful we are, by using their assistance for your next transaction.

MON MAR 9 | 10-11AM

EARN 1 CEU-Real Estate Taxes Part 2

Real Estate Taxes Part 2 (Earn 1CEU), presented by Brian Kordell of Cornerstone Mortgage, equips real estate professionals with a practical understanding of key tax concepts affecting both personal and investment properties. Participants will learn how tax basis is calculated and why it matters for determining gains and losses. The class covers strategies to maximize the primary residence exclusion, explains the 3.8% investment tax, and details how capital gains, rental income, depreciation, and losses are taxed on investment properties.

WED MAR 11 | 4PM-7PM

Circle of Excellence Gala

The Sussex County Association of REALTORS® is so proud to be partnering with the Warren County Board of REALTORS® to jointly celebrate the amazing recipients of the Circle of Excellence Sales Award® this year. Please join us for an wonderful evening in The Canyon Room at Minerals Hotel in Vernon from 4pm - 7pm. Cocktails & Hor D'oeuvres, followed by dinner and awards. Cash bar.

MON MAR 16-27 | 9AM-5PM M-F

Real Estate License Course

75-hr Pre-Licensure Classroom Course 

Do you know someone who wants to earn their NJ Real Estate License? They can be part of Tri-State Business Academy's first licensure class!!! We are the only school in Sussex County to offer in person licensure classes. Spread the word and share this!!!!

THUR MAR 19 | 4PM-7PM

NextGen Network — Powered by SCAR YPN Kickoff & Rebrand Launch Event

Join us for our NextGen Kickoff & Rebrand Launch as we introduce a more inclusive, forward-focused community for REALTORS® and industry partners at every stage of their career.

Whether you’re new to the business or a seasoned professional, we’d love your support as we launch this exciting next chapter.

✨ Mission & Vision Reveal

✨ Networking

✨ Great Food & Signature Drinks

📍 The Beacon Restaurant, Lake Hopatcong

FRI MAR 27 | 9AM-11AM

Real Estate Scam Awareness Town Hall

The Sussex County Association of REALTORS® and the Sussex County Prosecutors Office invite you to join us at a town hall where we will discuss real estate fraud trends, real on-going cases, along with tactics and tips to help keep your clients and our community safe. At The Sussex County Community College Campus.

MON MAR 30 | 10AM-2PM

Commercial Lending 101-

Earn 4 CEU's 

Instructor and Vice President of LCD Commercial Lending, Dan Sterba, will take you through the basics of Commercial Lending. While you earn 4 CEU's you will learn the differences between a residential and commercial loans, the different programs available for commercial lending and how to qualify someone for a commercial loan. Also covered is the way loans are structured and what a term sheet looks like. At the conclusion of this course, you will have a good handle on how commercial financing works.

4 CEU's

Lunch will be served

Cost: $5 for SCAR Members and $20 for non-members.