Category Archives: Membership

Watch the Webinar! Updated Statewide Sales Contract

By Amanda Thorogood | Published 09/29/2015

On Monday, September 28, NJ Realtors® CEO, Jarrod Grasso, and Chief Counsel, Barry Goodman, provided more than 600 attendees with an informational overview of the NJ Realtors® updated Statewide Sales Contract (form 118). Now available through the NJ Realtors® online forms platform, this new form has been revamped to suit the needs of agents throughout the state […]

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Important Information Regarding the Updated Contract of Sale

By Amanda Thorogood | Published 09/25/2015

In accordance with the upcoming TILA-RESPA Integration on October 3, and to further address the expressed needs of members throughout the state, the New Jersey Realtors® Risk Management Committee has created an updated version of the Standard Form of Real Estate Sales Contract (Form 118) to comply with TRID regulations as well as a brand new […]

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2015 Diversity & Fair Housing Forum

By Amanda Thorogood | Published 09/23/2015

On October 29 a group of enthused Realtors® gathered for the 2015 Diversity & Fair Housing Forum. Held at the Forsgate Country Club, attendees learned about the distinguishing characteristics, emerging trends and distinct real estate goals and challenges in serving diverse markets. In addition, Barry S. Goodman, Esq. taught a session on complying with the Fair […]

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Safety Webinar — September 10

By Amanda Thorogood | Published 08/26/2015

Safety is always a main concern, especially for Realtors® whose livelihoods depend on often meeting with clients on a one-on-one basis. Every September, the Realtor® community places extra emphasis on Realtor® Safety and the methods real estate professionals can integrate into their businesses to better protect themselves.   To help ensure you’re up-to-date on the […]

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NJ Realtors® Good Neighbor Award Recipient Named National Finalist

By Amanda Thorogood | Published 08/25/2015

Ida M. Petkus, ABR, of Keller Williams in Medford — and the New Jersey Realtors® 2014 Good Neighbor Award recipient — has been announced as a finalist for Realtor® Magazine’s 2015 Good Neighbor Award.   Petkus, who is cofounder and executive director of the Domestic Violence Advocacy Center, is one of 10 finalists from around […]

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The CFPB Proposes to Delay the RESPA/TILA Integration

By Amanda Thorogood | Published 06/24/2015

On June 17, 2015, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced that it would propose to delay the RESPA/TILA Integration or TRID until October 1.   In a statement issued by CFPB Director Richard Cordray, he said the decision was made “to correct an administrative error that we just discovered in meeting the requirements under federal […]

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NJ REALTORS Attends Midyear Meetings in D.C.

By Amanda Thorogood | Published 05/27/2015

NJ REALTORS® — along with members from the state’s local boards and associations — attended the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings and Trade Expo during the week of May 11 in Washington, D.C. Held annually, the midyear meetings serve as an advantageous opportunity for REALTORS® to attend meetings with their state legislators to discuss topics, legislation, and initiatives important to […]

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FAA Drone Initiative Update

By Amanda Thorogood | Published 05/20/2015

The Federal Aviation Administration recently said it would be working closely with industry partners on three key areas of drone use. The announcement came after the FAA received feedback to the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) rule it published in February, which applied limitations to how drones could be operated in certain areas.   Specifically, the FAA will […]

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NAR Board of Directors Meeting Highlights

By Amanda Thorogood | Published 05/20/2015

During the NAR Board of Directors 2015 meeting on May 16 in Washington, D.C. a number of partnerships, programs and awards were adopted and approved to help NAR better serve REALTORS® as well as buyers and consumers. You can read about the highlights from the meeting below.   Nationwide Broker Data Entry System A partnership […]

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Purchase Tickets for REALTORS® Day in Trenton

By Amanda Thorogood | Published 05/13/2015

New Jersey REALTORS®’ annual REALTORS® Day in Trenton will be held on Thursday, June 11 beginning at 9 a.m. The networking breakfast will take place at the Historic Trenton Masonic Temple and is scheduled to feature guest speakers Senator Steven Oroho, Senate President Stephen Sweeney, Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, and Assembly Budget Committee Chairman Gary Schaer.   […]

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