Committee Selection Form for 2014 NOW AVAILABLE- DUE Oct. 25
The Middlesex County Association of REALTORS� is seeking volunteers to serve on our 2014 committees. If you wish to be considered for any committee/s, please submit the selection form by the deadline. If you were on a 2013 MCAR Committee and you wish to continue on the Committee for 2014, you are required to complete the form as well. The 2014 committee selection form is due no later than October 25, 2013. Visit our website at www.middlesexrealtor.com under "MCAR Headlines", or click here.
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MCFOODS Ongoing Food Drive
HAVE YOU GIVEN ONE ITEM TO THE ONGOING FOOD DRIVE?
If not, please put it on your "TO DO" list. Help the community by donating a non-perishable food item, if you can. For drop off locations and items needed, click here. MCFOODS.
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CARE PACKAGES FOR REALTORS�
Do you know any member of the Middlesex County Association of REALTORS� who needs some cheering up due to a loss of a family member, in the midst of a medical treatment, is in the hospital, is a Veteran living alone or something else?
During the month of August, the MCAR Community Service Committee wants to deliver small care packages to active members of MCAR to bring a smile to their face during a difficult time and let them know their Association cares.
The names of the recipients will not be published. If you know of someone who is eligible, contact the MCAR office at 732-442-3400, with the name of the member and we'll make sure they receive a small token.
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Don't Let Summer Pass You By - LOWE'S DISCOUNTS
Looking to create the perfect setting for your backyard barbecues? Lowe's Program for REALTORS�, through the REALTOR Benefits� Program, offers NAR members a 5% discount on Lowe's gift cards, when purchased on LowesRealtorBenefits.com for yourself or as a great gift for your clients.
Don't forget to sign-up for Lowe's exclusive eMarketing tool that allows you to send personalized offers including 10% off eCoupons to your clients on your behalf. Plus, the more you use the program, the more you can save, with special offers customized specifically for you.
Find complete program details or purchase gift cards at LowesRealtorBenefits.com
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MCAR LOOKING FOR AFFILIATES
Do you know of someone affiliated with real estate who may want to be a member of MCAR? If so, have them read the Benefits of An MCAR Affiliate Member and encourage them to join to be more involved with the REALTORS� in Middlesex County. Examples of affiliates are, but not limited to, attorneys, home inspectors, stagers, publications, title companies, mortgage representatives, etc. Anyone who wants to have a business relationship with REALTORS�. The cost to join as an Affiliate is $62.50 as of August 1, 2013. Annual dues are $150 and prorated monthly. Click here for the application and to see the Benefits of An MCAR Affiliate Member (2 pages total).
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OCTOBER TECH FEST
TECHNOLOGY FESTIVAL with Chris Smith
Thursday, October 10, 2013
10am-12pm (registration begins at 9am)
10/10 at 10
Days Inn, East Brunswick
APPRECIATION NIGHT & KICK OFF OF MCAR'S 80 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Thursday, November 21, 2013
5:30-8:30pm
East Brunswick Chateau
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Save 10% on products purchased at www.realtor.org/store by using promotional code MC5.
Save 5% on REALTOR� logo merchandise purchased at middlesex.realtorteamstore.com using redemption code
Middlesex.
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2013 MCAR Recognition Award- DUE Jan. 3
Are you eligible for the MCAR Recognition Award by earning 12 points? Click HERE for the 2013 Recognition Award Application
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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.
For the NJAR� Quarter Century Club application and requirements, click here.
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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: July15 to receive 15% off your enrollment.
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THIS THURSDAY, AUGUST 8
SUPPORT THE NJAR� EDUCATION FOUNDATION.
Boscov's Gala Preview for A GREAT CAUSE. Buy a ticket to an exclusive event for $5.00.
-The NJAR� Educational Foundation (NJAREF) is teaming up with Boscov's for their Gala Preview event on August 8, 2013 at the new Boscov's at the Woodbridge Center, Woodbridge, NJ.
- The tickets to the event are only $5.00 each and 100% of the proceeds will go directly into the NJAR� Educational Foundation Fund which will allow another student to receive a scholarship in 2014.
- The date of the event is August 8, 2013 and the store will be open from 10:00am-9:00pm. Not only will the ticket holders be the first to see the new Boscov's, they will also be given a FREE gift, while enjoying refreshments and entertainment.
- This is an awesome opportunity to help the Educational Foundation!
- The tickets purchased for this event are valid at the Woodbridge Center location only on August 8, 2013.
- Checks made payable to NJAREF.
To purchase a ticket through the Middlesex County Association of REALTORS�, stop by the office at 779 Gornik Drive, Perth Amboy, NJ with cash or a check.
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HEALTH FAIR "COURTESY" OF MCAR
*FOR MCAR MEMBERS ONLY*
This health fair is free to all MCAR members. Fasting is not required. Results are kept confidential.
779 Gornik Drive, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Thursday, August 15, 2013
10am-12pm
Free screening services include:
-Cardio Package- Total Cholesterol, Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure (MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR -CARDIO PACKAGE)*
-Osteoporosis (Bone Density) Screening (No appointment needed)
-Derma Scan Screening for Facial Sun Damage (No appointment needed)
Breast Cancer, Stroke and Diabetes health information will be provided.
*To make an appointment for the Cardio Package, contact Stefanie DiPoalo, Event Coordinator, at 732-442-3400 or [email protected]. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment.
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11th ANNUAL BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE
Network. Exchange Business Cards. Enjoy Lunch
at the MCAR 11th Annual Business Card Exchange,
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Grand Marquis
1550 Route 9 South, Old Bridge, NJ 08857.
Bring your checkbooks and contribute to RPAC while exchanging business cards and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with your colleagues.
Registration required and space is limited so register fast!
SPONSORS:
Michael Lavanco of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Bob Carrozza of M&T Bank
Lisa Mathews of guaranteedRate
Kevin Bullock of Residential Home Funding
Click HERE for more information. To register click HERE.
Don't forget about the RPAC auction. Bring your checkbook and bid on the items. To date, we have the following items: Scratch off Tree from Gene Krutyansky of Re/Max Platinum, REALTOR� Basket from MCAR, Golf Basket from Nicole Murray of Foundation Title, Coach Bags from MCAR, $75 Best Buy Gift Card from Joseph Bonaduce of Jersey Mortgage Company, Portable Speakers from MCAR, Tupperware from Nicole Banbor of MCAR, Triple Play REALTOR Convention Registration from MCAR, Kay Jewelers Necklace from AKNUB Consulting, $100 Gift Certificate to MCAR Events from MCAR and a Spa Manicure, a gift card from VitoMazza Salon & Spa.
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PROTECT HOME OWNERSHIP AND INVEST IN RPAC.
REALTOR POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (RPAC) funds are raised voluntarily from members and the money is used to assist in the election of pro-REALTOR� candidates who support private property rights and other issues that have a direct impact on the real estate industry.
Thank you to our big contributors, to date.
$500+ RPAC Investors
Genette Falk
Mary Lou Resner
Members Who Contributed $100 or More to RPAC in 2013 (as of July 23, 2013)
Nicole Banbor $420
Enrique Hernandez $410
Martha Ziemba $215
John Calandruccio $200
Ya Yuan Lien $197
Carolyn Barszcz $195
Lorraine Colavito $185
Yvette Horne $180
Gene Krutyansky $180
Karen Loiacono-Wilkinson $165
John Zennario $155
Roberta Galkin $130
Karen Farragher $115
Marlene DiMaggio $100
Stefanie DiPoalo $100
Jennie Esposito $100
Linda Schwarz $100
Paul Verdicchio $100
HELP US MAKE OUR GOAL! INVEST AT LEAST $15 IN YOUR BUSINESS! To make an RPAC contribution, make your check payable to RPAC and mail to MCAR - 779 Gornik Dr., Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 or invest by getting an Entertainment Book or mug through the fundraisers below.
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Only 35 Left!
2014 ENTERTAINMENT� Books for $20.
Contribute $20 to RPAC starting August 1, 2013 and receive an Entertainment� Book (Middlesex/Central NJ issue).* Save at restaurants, attractions, shopping and more. Book contains over $10,000 in savings.
SPONSOR: Marty Nicoll of
For more information please click link: 2014 Entertainment Book
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ONLY 29 LEFT
Contribute $15 to RPAC and receive a Middlesex County
Association of REALTORS� mug.
SPONSOR: Roland Lucas of
Click HERE for order form. To order online click HERE.
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CE CLASS on 8/21/2013- Back by popular demand.
Residential Rentals: Dos and Don'ts (C20160486)
By Mimi Weisinger (I8543749)
3 ELECTIVE NJ CE CREDITS
DATE: Wednesday, August 21, 2013
TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm- Registration begins at 8:30am
PLACE: MCAR-779 Gornik Drive, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
COST: $15 for members ($25 for non-members)
Pre-Registration REQUIRED.
To register go to https://njar.orgmetrics.com/middlesex/
NO REFUNDS. REGISTRATION NON-TRANSFERABLE
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ANOTHER CE CLASS ON 9/17 and 9/18 ABR� DESIGNATION (Accredited Buyer Representative) (C20160196)
By Isabelle Perkins (I9912529)
12 NJ CE CREDITS- 10 CORE AND 2 ETHICS
DATE: Tuesday, September 17 & Wednesday, September 18, 2013 (TWO DAYS)
TIME: 9:00am-5:00pm- Registration & Coffee begins at 8:30am
PLACE: MCAR-779 Gornik Drive, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
COST: $175 for members ($200 for non-members)
Pre-Registration REQUIRED. Only 20 seats available.
BYOL (Bring your own lunch)
To register go to https://njar.orgmetrics.com/middlesex/
NO REFUNDS. REGISTRATION NON-TRANSFERABLE
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ETHICS TRAINING- CYCLE 4
REALTORS� have until December 31, 2016 to complete the 2.5 hour training for Cycle 4 of the REALTOR� Code of Ethics Training requirement. Cycle 4 runs from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2016.
The next in-person class scheduled is:
DATE: Thursday, September 26, 2013
TIME: 5:00pm-8:00pm- Registration begins at 4:30pm
PLACE: MCAR-779 Gornik Drive, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
COST: $15 for members ($25 for non-members)
Pre-Registration REQUIRED.
To register go to https://njar.orgmetrics.com/middlesex/
NO REFUNDS. REGISTRATION NON-TRANSFERABLE
Or you may take the class on The CE Shop by clicking HERE
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Global Real Estate: Local Markets- Oct. 3
Intro Class of the CIPS� DESIGNATION (Certified International Property Specialist)
This course is NOT approved for NJREC Continuing Education.
Expand your business and your wallet. The money is coming in... Foreign buyers purchased $82.4 billion in U.S. real estate last year in all 50 states and 62% of international buyers paid cash for their homes, compared to only 8% of domestic buyers. More than 800,000 non-U.S. visitors currently search U.S. properties on Realtor.com each month. Seven percent of all U.S. residential properties sold last year were purchased by foreign consumers, according to NAR's Profile of International Home Buying Activity. The CIPS designation provides you with the specialized expertise, network, and tools to attract international buyers.
DATE: Thursday, October 3, 2013
Time: 9am-5pm - BYOL (Bring your own lunch) Registration begins at 8:30am PLACE: MCAR Office - 779 Gornik Drive, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 COST: $120 for members $145 for non-members Pre-Registration REQUIRED. LIMITED TO 20. For more information on the course click HERE. To register, go to https://netforum.avectra.com/eWeb/ REGISTRATION NON-TRANSFERABLE. Refunds will be provided if notice is received at least 5 business days prior to the course and are subject to 50% cancellation fee. |
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Middlesex County Association of REALTORS� MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Middlesex County Association of REALTORS� is to keep our diverse membership at the forefront of the industry, to foster cooperation and enable our members to better serve the public through the promotion of the NAR Code of Ethics and the education of our members.
To accomplish this mission, the Middlesex County Association of REALTORS� supports its members by providing them with the services and products they require to operate professionally.
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