Category Archives: Membership

2016 Emeritus Applications

By Amanda Thorogood | Published 03/30/2016

The deadline to complete certification forms for Realtor Emeritus status is April 8, 2016. Applications will be approved at NAR’s May 2016 Realtors® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo held in Washington, D.C. Certified Realtor® Emeritus members do not pay dues to the National Association and are exempt from the Quadrennial Ethics Training requirement, but please note, the […]

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RPR Webinar: March 15!

By Amanda Thorogood | Published 03/02/2016

Realtors® across the country are enhancing their businesses by using Realtors Property Resource® extensive database. Created by NAR for the sole purpose of providing Realtors® with the tools needed to meet the demands of clients, RPR offers: comprehensive data powerful analytics client-friendly reports RPR is offered exclusively to Realtors® at no additional cost. RPR […]

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How Realtors® Are Watching Out for You and Future Homeowners

By Amanda Thorogood | Published 02/29/2016

The National Association of Realtors® Issues Mobilization grants help keep you and your neighbors aware and informed about public policy changes that would impact your wallet and your home. WHY IT MATTERS: Connects the Dots Between Content Topic and Consumer’s Family, Life, Home, Wallet. Too often, legislators target homeowners when seeking to fund federal programs. Even […]

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“Placemaking” – One Way Realtors® Help Make YOUR Community a Better Place To Live!

By Amanda Thorogood | Published 02/12/2016

Across our nation, homeowners are coming together, taking ownership of their communities in order to make things better for everyone. It’s called “Placemaking.” Placemaking helps people develop a strong stake in their community and a commitment to continuously make things better. Strong communities draw an ethnically, culturally, and socially diverse population, which in […]

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Gov. Christie Conditionally Vetoes NJ Realtors® Bill

By Amanda Thorogood | Published 01/13/2016

Over the last few months, New Jersey Realtors® and our dedicated members have continuously rallied for our bill that proposed restrictions on Megan’s Law offenders obtaining real estate licenses and also made common sense changes to current continuing education laws. As we previously reported, the bill unanimously passed in both the Assembly and Senate and was put […]

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Congratulations to the 2015 Quarter Century Club & Realtor® Emeritus Inductees!

By Colleen King | Published 12/07/2015

Quarter Century Club The Quarter Century Club honors board members who have served as Realtors® or Realtor-Associates® faithfully for 25 years. Here is a list of the members who have attained the 25-year mark. Nancy M. Alexander James Arakelian Valerie Archer-Belardo Yolan Arlett Darlene Bandazian Donna Bennett Rana Benrhard Maria Billingsby Eva Bota Terry […]

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Three New Jersey Realtors Recognized for Outstanding Community Service

By Amanda Thorogood | Published 12/01/2015

Three deserving New Jersey Realtors® were named winners of the Good Neighbor Awards and recognized as individuals who have made extraordinary commitments to community service programs throughout the state. First place was awarded to David C. Forward, ABR, GRI, of Keller Williams in Medford. A member of the Burlington Camden County Association of Realtors®, Forward […]

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2015 Realtor and Realtor-Associate of the Year Announced

By Amanda Thorogood | Published 12/01/2015

New Jersey Realtors® is proud to announce Lorraine M. Piro-Colavito with Keller Williams, Elite in Metuchen as the 2015 Realtor® of the Year, along with Mary M. Nuziale with Weichert, Realtors® in Manalapan as the 2015 Realtor-Associate® of the Year. These two members were recognized for their contributions to the real estate industry, commitment to […]

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NAR Conference Recap

By Amanda Thorogood | Published 11/18/2015

On November 16, the NAR Board of Directors met during the NAR annual conference in San Diego to discuss and approve a number of issues vital to the Realtor® community. Below are the highlights from this important meeting. Free Forms Benefit from NAR The new zipLogix® benefit means members will get free access to various forms […]

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CFPB and House of Representatives Respond to TRID Concerns

By Amanda Thorogood | Published 10/14/2015

In the days and weeks leading up to the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule, many industry leaders, including NAR, grew increasingly concerned about the harsh penalties that could come as the result of a misstep in following the new procedures. In response to these apprehensions, the House of Representative passed a bill created to assist smaller […]

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