Spotlight E-Newsletter - August 5,
2013

 

In this Issue
2014 MCAR Committee Selection Form
MCFOODS Ongoing Food Drive
CARE PACKAGES FOR REALTORS®
Multiple Offer Negotiations Guide
LOWE'S DISCOUNTS
MCAR LOOKING FOR AFFILIATES
SAVE THE DATES!
SAVE!
2013 MCAR Recognition Award Application
NJAR® Quarter Century Club Application
ONLINE CE CLASSES
SUPPORT THE NJAR® EDUCATION FOUNDATION
MCAR Health Fair-8/15/2013
11th Annual Business Card Exchange
PROTECT HOME OWNERSHIP AND INVEST IN RPAC
2014 ENTERTAINMENT® Books $20
Contribute $15 to RPAC and receive a Mug
Residential Rentals CE Course
ABR® DESIGNATION
Cycle 4 of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics
Global Real Estate: Local Markets- CIPS
MCAR Mission Statement
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, 2013Visit our website at www.middlesexrealtor.com under "MCAR Headlines", or click here.

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. 

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The names of the recipients will not be published.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.

 
Multiple Offer Negotiations Guide- NAR designed a consumer-focused brochure for use by REALTORS� called "A Buyers' and Sellers' Guide to Multiple Offer Negotiations" to inform buyers and sellers of the potential consequences of multiple offer situations.  To view the guide, go to:  http://www.realtor.org/policy/professional-standards-and-code-of-ethics/a-buyers-and-sellers-guide-to-multiple-offer-negotiations

 

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


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).
SAVE THE DATES! 

 

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

 

 

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. 

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.

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: July15 to receive 15% off your enrollment. 
 

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.

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.
11th ANNUAL BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE 

Network. Exchange Business Cards. Enjoy Lunch

at the Realtor 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.  


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. 

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

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.    

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

 
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


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



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.

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.

View the MCAR website and see photos at: www.middlesexrealtor.com.

Visit our Facebook page 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.