FREE Prescription Drug Discount Card Available
There is a free prescription drug discount card available to members from Drug Card America, a REALTOR Benefits� Program partner. The card can lower the cost of some prescription drugs at more than 60,000 pharmacies, including CVS, Walmart, Walgreens, and Target, among others.  Sign up; it's FREE.
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2013 MCAR Recognition Award Application Now Available
Are you eligible for the MCAR Recognition Award by earning 12 points? Click HERE for the 2013 Recognition Award Application. Due date is January 3, 2014.
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NJAR� Quarter Century Club Application- DUE Sept. 16
If you have been a member of NJAR� for at least 25 years (need not be consecutive), you are eligible for the NJAR� Quarter Century Club.
Applicants Applications are due to MCAR by September 16, 2013.
Burden of proof of membership in NJAR� is the responsibility of the applicant.
For the NJAR� Quarter Century Club application and requirements, click here.
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Contribute $15 to RPAC and receive a Middlesex County
Association of REALTORS� mug. 
SPONSOR: Roland Lucas of X-Ray Home Inspection
Click HERE for order form
To order online click link: netforum.avectra.com
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License Renewal Questionnaire Now Available
The New Jersey Real Estate Commission's new, online questionnaire is now available for your 2013 license renewal. During the 2013 renewal period each real estate licensee is required to complete and submit their own, individual online questionnaire as a condition of their license renewal. This includes employing brokers, brokers of record, broker-salespersons, salespersons and referral agents.
Click here for more information on the Renewal Questionnaire.
If you do not complete and submit your own online questionnaire and complete 12 hours of Continuing Education, your Broker of Record will not be able to submit your real estate license for renewal and your real estate license will expire June 30, 2013.
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CHECK YOUR CE CREDITS!
Check to see how many CE credits you have for the 2011-2013 licensing cycle. Licenses can check the number of CE credits earned and print transcripts by visiting the NJ Real Estate CE Tracking System - PSI Site: http://njrece.psiexams.com
To Log In follow these instructions. 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, click on My Account to add an email address and change your password.
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ONLINE CE CLASSES
Take online NJREC CE classes through
The CE Shop.
CONTINUING EDUCATION MADE EASY!
Simply visit http://middlesex.theceshop.com/ and click on NJ to start taking online classes. And as an ADDED BONUS, enter Promo Code: June20 to receive 20% off your enrollment. Offer expires 6/30/2013. |
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LAST WEEK TO APPLY-DUE DATE : Friday, June 28
DO YOU HAVE A NEIGHBOR OR FRIEND IN NEED OF SOME SPRUCING UP OF THEIR HOME?
ENCOURAGE THEM TO APPLY FOR REALTOR� CARE DAY
Applications Due: June 28, 2013
If you know of a neighbor or friend with a home in Middlesex County that is in need of small exterior repairs or cleanup and cannot do it themselves, ask them to apply and submit the necessary paperwork.
Click HERE for application and criteria.
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CHANGE OF DATE- CE CLASS- 7/18/2013
*EARN CE CREDIT FOR THE 2013-2015 LICENSING CYCLE*
Oddballs: Pricing and Valuing Unusual Properties (C20160684)
By Melanie McLane (I1000112)
3 ELECTIVE NJ CE UNITS
NEW DATE: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 Thursday, JULY 18, 2013
TIME: 8:00am-9:00am Registration
9:00am-12:00pm Course
PLACE: Hampton Inn 370 U.S. 9, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
COST: $15 for members ($25 for non-members)
Pre-Registration REQUIRED.
To register go to www.njar.orgmetrics.com/middlesex NO REFUNDS. REGISTRATION NON-TRANSFERABLE. |
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Submit a Candidate for 2013 REALTOR� and /or REALTOR- ASSOCIATE� of the Year - DUE JULY 8.
You can submit a candidate for one or both categories. DEADLINE for submission to the Middlesex County Association of REALTORS� is Monday, July 8, 2013.
For more information, contact Stefanie DiPoalo, MCAR Event Coordinator at 732-442-3400 or Stefanie@middlesexrealtor.com
Click on the links below for the nomination forms and rules :
2013 R/RA of the Year Award Rules
2013 REALTOR� of the Year Nomination Form
2013 REALTOR- ASSOCIATE� of the Year Nomination Form
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June 30 is Final CE Deadline
The deadline to complete continuing education (CE) requirements is June 30, 2013 - less than one month away. Every individual licensed as a broker, broker-salesperson or salesperson must complete 12 hours of CE by 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2013, as well as pay a $200 processing fee imposed by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission (REC), in order to renew a license or to reinstate an unrenewed license.
To check what credits you already have, be sure to visit PSI Exams, which is the REC's tracking system website for credits. PSI Exams will show your complete CE transcript, including all courses you have taken on NJARACE� and any other CE provider.
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*EARN CE CREDIT FOR THE 2013-2015 LICENSING CYCLE*
 REALTOR� Code of Ethics (C20160205)
By William Hanley (I1000260)
2 ETHICS NJ CE UNITS and completes the REALTOR� Ethics Training for Cycle 4 (2013-2016)
DATE: Tuesday, JULY 16, 2013
TIME: 4:30pm-5:00pm Registration
5:00pm-8:00pm Course
PLACE: MCAR-779 Gornik Drive, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
COST: $15 for members ($25 for non-members)
Pre-Registration REQUIRED.
To register go to www.njar.orgmetrics.com/middlesex
NO REFUNDS. REGISTRATION NON-TRANSFERABLE
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 NEW - MCAR Broker/Owner/Manager Resource Group on Facebook
The Technology Committee of the Middlesex County Association of REALTORS� has created a group on FACEBOOK open only to Brokers, Owners and Managers of REALTOR� offices. Have you wondered which Errors & Omissions Insurance Companies other brokers are using? Do you want to share a new app with other Brokers? If so, this page is for you.
The page is for brokers, owners and managers to share resources, ask questions of other brokers on how they handle situations or inquire about products they are using. The topics are endless. Salespeople will not be allowed into the group. Neither recruiting, nor discussion of commissions is permitted. MCAR will be monitoring the page.
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CELEBRATE 2013! It's the REALTOR� Code of Ethics' 100th Anniversary.
Each week, we will feature one of the Articles in the Code of Ethics. 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.
Article 13
REALTORS� shall not engage in activities that constitute the unauthorized practice of law and shall recommend that legal counsel be obtained when the interest of any party to the transaction requires it.
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EARN A UNIT ON THE 2013 NJAR� CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE SALES AWARD� APPLICATION. 
Contribute $100 or more to RPAC by MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 and you earn one unit toward the 2013 NJAR� Circle of Excellence Sales Award.
Make check payable to RPAC and mail to MCAR - 779 Gornik Drive, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861. Or come out to a ballgame
and get started. (see SOMERSET PATRIOTS BASEBALL GAME below.)
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SOMERSET PATRIOTS BASEBALL GAME- July 24
PLACE: TD Bank Ballpark- 1 Patriots Park, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (GPS: 860 East Main Street)
 DATE: Wednesday, July 24, 2013
TIME: Game begins at 7:05pm - BBQ Buffet is open 6:00pm-7:30pm (Soda service until 8:30pm)
COST: $25.00 per person. (Investment to RPAC)
Enjoy the game in the Picnic Area. Come out for a night with the Somerset Patriots and post-game FIREWORKS SHOW
This event is a REALTOR� Political Action Committee (RPAC) Fundraiser. All proceeds from ticket sales are forwarded to RPAC. Members who purchase tickets will be credited as giving an RPAC contribution.
SPONSORS
 Mortgage Master- Marty Nicoll
Lawrence Wander, Attorney at Law
1st Inspection Service- Harish Chauhan
Homes and Land Magazine- Brian Prinsell
Click HERE for the registration form. To register Online click HERE.
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SAVE $50 - Special Coupon Offer from OfficeMax� 
OfficeMax, a REALTOR Benefits� Program partner, offers NAR members $50 off phone orders of $250 or more from OfficeMax Workplace. The offer is good through June 29 and is limited to one per customer and for one-time use. Also, sign up for a Retail Connect card to use on everyday purchases. NAR members can receive discounts of up to 88 percent and free shipping with no minimum orders. Rules and restrictions apply. Call 800-248-6343 and press 0, when prompted. Tell the phone agent that you are with the National Association of REALTORS�. Use coupon code B2B50OFF250. Click here for the coupon and please note, that is a zero next to the letter "O": B2B5-ZERO-OFF250.
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