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NAR Selects New Advertising Agency
The National Association of Realtors® has announced that it has selected the Boston-based agency Arnold Worldwide to handle creative, digital, brand activation and strategy. As reported in AdWeek, the trade association, one of the nation’s largest, with more than 1 million members, spent slightly less than $50 million on ads last year, and $14 […]
Five Tips for Selling Your Home
When it comes to listing a home for sale, New Jersey Realtors has found that there are a few minor changes and upgrades that can be done to help a home stand out positively amongst other houses on the market. Some of these require a little elbow grease and others need some strategic planning, but […]
Nine Tips For a Successful Open House
Open houses have remained a tried-and-true way for New Jersey Realtors — and their colleagues around the country — to effectively present and market a client’s home to potential buyers. But because the success of many open houses is based on first impressions, prepping your home so that it excites attendees is an important step […]
D.I.Y. or Don’t?
When it comes to freshening up a home, whether it’s for an immediate sale or future resale value, the age of Pinterest has a lot of homeowners considering D.I.Y. projects. If a homeowner can re-stain all the kitchen cabinets for half the price of a contractor, and their New Jersey Realtor advises it would be […]
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Tips for Sellers
Making the decision to list your home for sale can sometimes be overwhelming. There are many schools of thought on how to best sell your home for the highest price in the shortest amount of time, but knowing who to trust and which road to go down can sometimes add to already mounting stress. At […]
Tips for Buyers
Though ultimately rewarding, buying a home can sometimes be a daunting process. Aligning yourself with an expert in real estate, doing your research, and preparing important documents can aide in completing a successful home purchase. These are some of New Jersey Realtors tips for buyers: Work With a Realtor. Not every licensed real estate […]
The CFPB Proposes to Delay the RESPA/TILA Integration
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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Realtors® Day in Trenton & Groundbreaking Ceremony
On June 11, New Jersey Realtors® held a ceremonial groundbreaking at the site of the future headquarters on Hamilton Avenue in Trenton. Key legislators, including Trenton Mayor Eric Jackson, Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes, Senate Republican leader Tom Kean, Jr., and Assembly Republican leader Jon Bramnick attended the historic event as well as 150 members of […]
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Educational Foundation 2015 Scholarship Recipients
On Tuesday, June 9, the New Jersey REALTORS® Educational Foundation awarded its 2015 scholarships to 42 students from throughout the Garden State who are pursuing undergraduate degrees. The scholarships, which are awarded annually, were funded by the foundation, NJ REALTORS®, local boards/associations and the generous donations of REALTORS®. To be eligible for a scholarship, students must […]
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NJ REALTORS Attends Midyear Meetings in D.C.
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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