Hunterdon/Somerset Association of REALTORS� Weekly eNewsletter eREALTOR� HAPPENINGS
September 13, 2012

Greetings!

"The Mission of the Hunterdon/Somerset Association of REALTORS� is to provide professional development and ethical standards in the best interests of the REALTOR� community and the clients they serve"

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Colin Powell
US general (1937 - )

  • H/SAR'S COMMUNITY SERVICE ANNUAL WINTER COAT DRIVE
  • NEW JERSEY REAL ESTATE COMMISSION CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION
  • H/SAR 2012 ANNUAL MEETING
  • AFFILIATE CORNER
  • H/SAR CALENDAR

  • H/SAR'S COMMUNITY SERVICE ANNUAL WINTER COAT DRIVE
    coats

    H/SAR's Community Service Committee is conducting its annual Fall/Winter Coat drive commencing now and ending December 2012.

    The following items would be appreciated:

    • Men's/Women's coats, scarves, gloves
    • Children's coats, scarves, gloves
    GENTLY USED ITEMS ONLY

    All items may be dropped off at the following locations:

    H/SAR Board Office
    3461 US Highway 22 East, Bldg. B
    Branchburg, NJ

    Weichert REALTORS
    55 Stirling Road
    Watchung, NJ
    Contact Name: Helen Rebmann 908-561-5400


    NEW JERSEY REAL ESTATE COMMISSION CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION

    Commencing on July 1, 2013, in order to qualify for renewal or to reinstate an unrenewed license after that date, every individual licensed as a broker, broker-salesperson or salesperson must complete 12 hours of continuing education. At least six of the twelve credits must be obtained in courses within the core topics, specified at N.J.A.C. 11:5-12.4. The six shall include at least 2 credit hours on ethics. The remainder can be electives. New Jersey Real Estate Commission's Continuing Education FAQ's page New Jersey Real Estate Commission's Complete Continuing Education Requirements

    1. Notice of Proposal
    2. Notice of Adoption
      (Must be read together to see complete rules as finally adopted)

    In order NOT to incur a $200 processing fee, all Continuing Education (CE) credits must be reported to the New Jersey Real Estate Commission (NJREC) no later than April 30, 2013. CE Credits reported to NJREC between May 1, 2013 & June 30, 2013 will require a licensee to pay a $200 processing fee in addition to the license renewal fee.

    CLICK HERE to check your continuing education credits.


    The H/SAR Young Professional Network Committee has scheduled a "Panel of inspectors" Q&A session with Scott Leifer of ADS Environmental (Oil Tank Inspector), Kathleen Kuhn of Housemasters (Home Inspector) and Neil Morris of ECO Logic Environmental (Septic Tank Inspector on Thursday, September 6, 2012.

    It is a great way for you to find answers to concerns regarding septic tanks (new laws), oil tanks and general home inspections. The answers may help you avoid future road bumps during inspections. Seats are limited.

    There will be either a $5 charge or food item donation as registration fee.


    H/SAR 2012 ANNUAL MEETING
    BarryGoodman

    H/SAR has scheduled its 2012 Annual Meeting for Friday, September 14th at the Bridgewater MANOR, Route 202/206 Bridgewater, New Jersey.

    This year's keynote speaker will be Barry Goodman, Esq. of Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis. The topic is "RISK MANAGEMENT" (1 CORE NJREC CE CREDIT).

    The RPAC Committee will be conducting its annual fund-raiser (3- $500 Apple gift cards). Tickets are $25 each and will be applied to your 2012 RPAC donation.

    PURCHASE 4 TICKETS ($100) AND YOU WILL EARN 1 CREDIT TOWARD THE 2012 NJAR� CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD


    AFFILIATE CORNER
    liz horvath

    CONGRATULATIONS Liz Horvath of Unity Bank, North Plainfield, H/SAR September Affiliate of the Month

    The H/SAR Affiliate Partners are industry professionals available to you in providing outstanding services and solutions to meet your real estate business goals. Contact your H/SAR Affiliates partners today. Visit the below website

    2012 AFFILIATE MEETING DATES:

    • October 10 - 10am
    • November 14 - 10am


    H/SAR CALENDAR

    SEPTEMBER

    • 14 - H/SAR Annual Mtg. Bridgewater Manor (Risk Managerment Seminar 1 CORE CE Credit); 9:30am-12pm
    • 17 - H/SAR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FOR TRAINING/CONTACT THE GSMLS FOR ANY KEY OR LOCKBOX ISSUES 973-898-1900
    • 17 - NAR Code of Ethics (2 Core CE Credits); 9:00am-11:30am
    • 17 - H/SAR Orientation; 11:30am - 12:30pm
    • 19 - Agency Disclosure (3 Core CE Credits); 9am-12pm
    • 19 - Review and Update of the Code of Ethics (3 Core credits); 1pm-4pm
    • 20 - Grievance Comm. Mtg.; 9:30am
    • 20 - Broker Price Opinion (BPOR) (7 Elective CE Credits); 8:30am-5pm
    • 21 - Education Comm. Mtg.; 9:30am
    • 24 - Discover your Memory; 9:30am-11:30am


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