Spotlight on Middlesex County Association of REALTORS�

                                                                     July 30, 2012

In This Issue
FUNDRAISER COMING SOON
EARN A UNIT ON THE 2012...NJAR® CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE SALES AWARD®
MCAR Member Benefit Brochure
NJ REAL ESTATE CE TRACKING SYSTEM
REMINDER: CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE)
Did you get a postcard from MCAR
Save 10% on products
Show your REALTOR® spirit....Save 5%
DO YOU CARRY YOUR NEW JERSEY...REAL ESTATE LICENSE
Get the REAL STORY
LAST CHANCE 2013 MCAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS FORM
Committee Selection Form for 2013
SUPPORT A LOCAL RESTAURANT
SOMERSET PATRIOTS GAME WAS A SUCCESS.
Code of Ethics
10th Annual Business Card Exchange
NJAR® presents GRI I Course
CE CLASSES AVAILABLE
NJAR® now accepts RPAC online
NJAR® Quarter Century Club Application
NEW RPAC FUNDRAISER COMING SOON. LOOK OUT FOR THE E-MAIL ON AUGUST 1

EARN A UNIT ON THE 2012 NJAR� CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE SALES AWARD� APPLICATION.  

Contribute $100 or more to RPAC by MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 and you earn one unit toward the 2012 NJAR� Circle of Excellence Sales Award. 

Make check payable to RPAC

and mail to MCAR - 779 Gornik Drive, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861.

MCAR Member Benefit Brochure
Click on the following link to read some of the member benefits of MCAR, NJAR and NAR: MCAR Benefits
 
NJ REAL ESTATE CE TRACKING SYSTEM
Licenses can check the number of CE credits earned and print transcripts,by visiting the PSI Site-http://njrece.psiexams.com

To Log In follow the instructions below:Licensees: Your initial user id is "L" plus your License Reference Number Your initial password is "L" plus your
License Reference Number plus the last 4 digits of your SSN (ex: L00100019999)

After logging in, please click on My Account to add an email address and
change your password.


 
REMINDER: CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) IS A REQUIREMENT BY THE New Jersey Real Estate Commission (REC) for real estate licensees in New Jersey.  Licensees are reminded that to be eligible to renew their license for the 2013-15 license term they will need to have acquired a total of 12 credit-hours of continuing education, including at least six in Core topics, of which at least two must be in ethics. The required credits must be obtained no later than June 30, 2013.  However, to avoid an additional $200 processing fee the required credits must be obtained by April 30, 2013.   For more information, read the Continuing Education Frequently Asked Questions, by clicking on the following link:  State- NJ.  To read the most recent NJREC bulletin, go to:   State

 

 

Did you get a postcard from MCAR that you need to take the Quadrennial Code of Ethics Training?

Don't Wait Until the 11th Hour.  REALTOR Ethics Training Deadline is 12/31/12.
December 31, 2012 is the deadline for completing your REALTOR Code of Ethics Training for Quadrennial 2009-2012.  All REALTORS must complete the training every four years to maintain their membership.  An online training course at NJARACE fulfills the requirement, has been approved for 2 hours of core ethics NJREC continuing education credits and is free of charge.  If you want to check to see if you need to take the training by Dec. 31, call or email Danelle Zweidinger, MCAR Membership Coordinator - 732-442-3400, ext 102; [email protected].
See more classes under CE CLASSES AVAILABLE.  
 

Save 10% on products purchased

at  www.realtor.org/store  by using promotional code MC5.

 

Show your REALTOR� spirit. 
Save 5% on a REALTOR� Chrome License Frame starting at $13.95 at REALTORTeamStore

 

Enter Middlesex in the Redemption Code box during checkout. Save 5% when you purchase any REALTOR� logo merchandise on the website.

 

DO YOU CARRY YOUR NEW JERSEY REAL ESTATE LICENSE WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES?  
Click here to print a copy of your license: 

Get the REAL STORY
 on New Jersey real estate - go to: 
RealStory


LAST CHANCE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE 2013 MCAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS - AUGUST 1 DEADLINE

 

 MCAR is looking for people who have passion, commitment, intelligence, and a sensible approach to things to serve on the 2013 MCAR Board of Directors.If you are prepared to commit your time, talents and passion to make a difference by being a part of MCAR's leadership team, today is the day to apply for one of the MCAR director positions. Deadline to submit application is 5p.m. on August 1, 2012

 

Click 2013 BOD for more information and the application.

Committee Selection Form for 2013 NOW AVAILABLE
The Middlesex County Association of REALTORS� is seeking volunteers to serve on our 2013 committees.  If you wish to be considered for any committee/s, please submit the selection form by the deadline.  If you were on a 2012 MCAR Committee and you wish to continue on the Committee for 2013, you are required to complete the form as well.  

 

The 2013 committee selection form is due no later than October 26, 2012.

 

Visit our website at www.middlesexrealtor.com under "MCAR Headlines", or click here.

AUGUST 7- RESTAURANT NIGHT

 

SUPPORT A LOCAL RESTAURANT.

SUPPORT A CHARITY.SPEND TIME WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY.

Dine at the East Brunswick Chateau on August 7 from 5pm-9pm with friends and/or family and support the Embrace Kids Foundation.  Print out the flyer and mark your calendar.

 

August 7, 2012
 
SOMERSET PATRIOTS RPAC FUNDRAISER WAS A SUCCESS

Thank you to our sponsors:  Tony Clintock & Tom Perone of Caliber  Funding, Multi-Media Specialist-Tracey Lucas of NJ Press Media (pictured in bottom right photo),Harish Chauhan of 1st Inspection Service (pictured in bottom left photo) and those who participated in the RPAC Somerset Patriots Game fundraiser.   To view all pictures click here: Patriots 2012 

  

$950  was raised for RPAC.

 


 

CODE OF ETHICS - 8 OF 17

REALTORS� pledge to abide by a Code of Ethics by showing professional responsibility and protecting the public.  The Code of Ethics is divided into three categories:  Duties to Clients and Customers, Duties to the Public and Duties to REALTORS�. 

MCAR will be publishing a brief description of one of the 17 Articles of the REALTOR� Code of Ethics in the weekly "Spotlight on MCAR" emails.Below is Article 8.

Duties to Clients and Customers
Article 8
REALTORS� keep the funds of clients and
customers in a separate escrow account.

 

To request a copy of the REALTORS� Pledge of Performance pamphlet, contact Danelle Zweidinger, MCAR Membership Coordinator; 732-442-3400, ext. 102; [email protected].

 

The full REALTOR� Code of Ethics can be found at: www.middlesexrealtor.com

10th Annual Business Card Exchange Business Card Exchange 

Network with colleagues. Exchange business cards. Enjoy lunch at the MCAR 10th Annual Business Card Exchange, Friday, September 7, 2012 at the Grand Marquis- 1550 Route 9 South, Old Bridge, NJ 08857 .  Bring your checkbooks and contribute to RPAC while exchanging business cards and enjoying a fun-filled afternoon.

Registration required and space is limited so register fast!

 

Click here for more information and registration.


NJAR� presents GRI I Course (Graduated REALTOR� Institute)

GRI's are recognized throughout New Jersey as:

Top Performers in the Industry

Knowledgeable & Professionally Trained

Committed to Excellence & Dedicated to Quality Service

CE credit approved: 3 credits Ethics - 27 credits Core

LOCATION: Middlesex County Association of REALTORS 

779 Gornik Drive, Perth Amboy, NJ  

CLASS SCHEDULE: Tuesdays, October 9, 30, November 6, 13 & 20, 2012 (no classes on Oct.16 or 23) Exam: November 27

CLASS TIMES: 9AM - 4PM 

REGISTRATION FEE:REALTOR�s /REALTOR�-ASSOCIATES $300                                              ALL OTHERS $325.00

                   

REGISTER at:   www.NJARACE.com   view/enroll   1MIDD12

 

For more information please click link for Registration Flyer: GRI QUESTIONS? CALL NJAR: 732-494-5616  

CE CLASSES AVAILABLE

SIGN UP EARLY.  REGISTRATION IS LIMITED The following are the current NJREC approved Continuing Education Classes scheduled by MCAR:

TWO NEW ETHICS CLASSES ADDED

Wednesday, August 1 (4:30pm-8:30pm)  Real Estate & Ethics- The only way to Conduct Business 3 Core Units (including 2 Ethics)  - Hampton Inn, Woodbridge

Thursday, August 2 (8:00am-12:00pm) Real Estate & Ethics- The only way to Conduct Business 3 Core Units (including 2 Ethics)- Hampton Inn, Woodbridge

  

*NEW Thursday, August 9 (4:30pm-8:00pm) REALTOR Code of Ethics - NAR Quadrennial Code of Ethics ( Including 2 Ethics Units )- MCAR Office

 

Tuesday, August 21 (8:00am-12:00pm) Residential Rentals: Dos and Don'ts 3 Elective Units- Hampton Inn, Woodbridge

  

*NEW Monday, August 27 (4:30pm-8:00pm) REALTOR Code of Ethics - NAR Quadrennial Ethics ( Including 2 Ethics Units)- MCAR Office   

 

 October 9-November 27 GRI I- MCAR Office( See more info above)  

 

Tuesday, December 11 (9:00am-5:00pm) NAR's e-PRO� Certification 3 Elective Units- MCAR Office     

 

How to Register

MEMBERS go to: https://njar.orgmetrics.com/Middlesex

NON-MEMBERS go to: www.middlesexrealtor.com

 

NO REFUNDS.REGISTRATION NON-TRANSFERABLE.

Questions? Contact Stefanie DiPoalo; MCAR Event Coordinator

(732) 442.3400, ext. 103 or [email protected]

 

Students must SIGN IN and provide a photo ID. Students must also SIGN OUT at the conclusion of the class to receive CE Credit. Anyone who misses 15 minutes or more of the class will not receive CE credit

NJAR� now accepts RPAC online contributions through their website. REALTOR� members can opt to make a one-time contribution or set up a recurring contribution. Members may visit http://www.njar.com/account/ to make their investment in RPAC. The minimum contribution on their site is $5.00. Once members are logged in, you can click the Invest in RPAC button to make your contribution. 
 

 

NJAR� Quarter Century Club Application

If you have been a member of NJAR� for at least 25 years , you are eligible for the NJAR� Quarter Century Club.

 

The requirements are as follows:

1. Membership open to current members of NJAR� only, both REALTORS� and REALTOR-ASSOCIATES�.

2. NJAR� membership for at least 25 years (does not have to be consecutive).  Those persons who have been in the real estate business but NOT members of NJAR� for 25 years or more are NOT eligible. ( one award per person) 

3. Applicants will be requested to send applications to local boards/associations by September 18, 2012 WITH PROOF. 

4. Pin and certificate will be purchased from NJAR� (by MCAR for MCAR members).  

5. Burden of proof of membership in NJAR� is the responsibility of the applicant.   

 

For the NJAR� Quarter Century Club application, click here.

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View MCAR photos from Flickr on our website at: www.middlesexrealtor.com.

Visit our Facebook page for more photos and posts at: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/MiddlesexAOR.

REALTOR� is a registered collective membership mark which may be used only by real estate professionals who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS� and subscribe to its strict Code of Ethics.