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Spotlight E- Newsletter - September 22, 2014
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REALTOR� EMERITUS CANDIDATE FORMS DUE 10/2  

The deadline to complete certification forms for REALTOR� Emeritus status is Oct. 2. The REALTOR� Emeritus program recognizes REALTOR� and REALTOR�-Associate members with 40 years of continuous membership. Certified REALTOR� Emeritus members receive a waiver of their dues to the national association and are exempt from the quadrennial ethics training requirement. Certification forms are approved at the 2014 REALTORS� Conference & Expo in New Orleans. The dues waiver does not take effect until the following dues season. Information, forms, and eligibility requirements are online. If you are eligible, advise the MCAR office and we will submit your application.

 

COMMITTEE SELECTION FORM FOR 2015 DUE - 10/24
The Middlesex County Association of REALTORS� is seeking volunteers to serve on its 2015 committees.  If you wish to be considered for any committee/s, please submit the selection form by the deadline of October 24, 2014For the form, click  here.

 

CE REQUIREMENT

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, 2015. For more information, read the Continuing Education Frequently Asked Questions, by clicking on the following link:  http://www.state.nj.us 

GO SHOPPING
Check out our Online Store by going to www.middlesexrealtor.com
and click on My Account under Quick links. Log in and go to Online Store.

Great items for sale such as umbrellas, travel mug, car sunvisor and more.
REALTOR� ETHICS TRAINING VS. NJREC CONTINUING EDUCATION
Are you confused about the REALTOR� Ethics Training and NJREC Continuing Education requirements? If so, the chart below should help clarify the difference between the two and answer frequently asked questions. Click here to view chart.

ONLINE CE CLASSES 

Take online NJREC CE classes through The CE Shop.

CONTINUING EDUCATION MADE EASY! 

 

Simply visit middlesex.theceshop.com/

and click on NJ to start taking online NJREC CE classes. 
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We regret to inform you Linda Giannicola passed away.  Linda was a member of MCAR until 2005.  She was the presenter of the MCAR Fair Housing Jeopardy events and was the MCAR newsletter editor in the 1980s.  She will be missed.

 

Visiting on Tuesday, September 23
2-4pm and 6-8pm
O'Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Highway 35 at New Bedford Rd., Wall, NJ

 

Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, September 24 at 9am
St. Catharine's Church, Spring Lake

 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Eden Autism Services, 2 Merwick Rd., Princeton, NJ 08540
LAST CHANCE!
TODAY IS THE DEADLINE TO EARN A UNIT ON THE 2014 NJAR CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE SALES  AWARD APPLICATION
SEPTEMBER 22 DEADLINE

EARN A UNIT ON THE 2014 NJAR� CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE SALES AWARD� APPLICATION.

 

Contribute $100 or more to RPAC by 5pm on Monday, September 22, 2014 and earn one unit toward the 2014 NJAR� Circle of Excellence Sales Award.  

 

Make check payable to RPAC and mail to MCAR - 779 Gornik Drive, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861.

SEPT 23 - REGION 3 EDUCATION EVENT

PAY $10. HAVE BREAKFAST.

HEAR FROM 2 AWESOME SPEAKERS.

  

DATE: Tuesday, September 23, 2014

TIME: 9am-12pm Seminar (8:30am- Registration and Continental breakfast)

COST: $10 for REALTORS�

LOCATION:  Robert B. Meyner Reception Center at the PNC Bank Arts Center- Exit 116-NJ Parkway, Holmdel, NJ  07733

 

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. NO REFUNDS.

 

 

Watch this great video from Barry
Watch this great video from Barry Habib

NEGOTIATION SKILLS - BARRY HABIB

There is a big difference in thinking you are a good negotiator and actually being a good negotiator. It's all about understanding human dynamics. Once you do, your communication improves greatly, which leads to better understanding, better relationships and greater success.

 

MARKETING 9.0 - MATTHEW FERRARA

Approach marketing in a fresh new way, Matthew Ferrara will help you implement marketing techniques that create interactive conversations to generate new customers and keep loyal ones coming back for more.

 

To register, go to www.middlesexrealtor.com click on Region 3 Education Event under Upcoming Events.

 

Sponsored by: New Jersey REALTORS�

This seminar is NOT approved for NJREC Continuing Education

THE HEALTH FAIR FOR MCAR MEMBERS WAS A SUCCESS.
Approximately 30 members attended. Go to www.facebook.com/MiddlesexAOR  to view more photos.

OCT  16- OCTOBER TECH FEST

Thursday, October 16, 2014 

The Rosewood -2863 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison , NJ 08837

10am-12pm: (Registration and Continental Breakfast at 9am)

$20 for MCAR Members ($30 for non- members)    

 

Jeffrey Lobb, Founder and CEO of SparkTank Media

Jeffrey Lobb has been a REALTOR� for over 23 years and has more than 10 years experience in the Internet and Technology fields both with Fortune 500� companies and start up ventures. He is a Technology & Marketing Specialist coming from the perspective of a REALTOR! Jeff specializes in Mobile, Social Media, Video and Digital Marketing for the Real Estate Profession.   

 

Stephen Pacinelli of REALTOR.com and Move, Inc.

Technology, Relationships and the New Digital Consumer

You already know repeat and referral business is key to your success and growth. But, are you optimizing your communications and taking advantage of today's technology to maximize your potential?Attend this must-see session as best practice data gathered from thousands of REALTORS� across the country is shared.

  

To register, go to www.middlesexrealtor.com and click on October Technology Festival under Upcoming Events.

 

Registrations must be paid in advance. NO REFUNDS.

This seminar is NOT approved for NJREC Continuing Education.

 

Sponsors: Brian Prinsell of Homesand Land, Harish Chauhan of 1st Inspection Services, Robert McNally of Guardian Settlement Agents, Danielle Lozito of Lozito Law and Michael Vrlaku of Bank of America Home Loans.  

 

OCT 23 - APPRECIATION NIGHT

Thursday, October 23, 2014

5:30pm-8:30pm

Grand Marquis- 1550 Route 9 South, Old Bridge, NJ 08857

COMPLIMENTARY to 2014 Committee Members. RSVP to [email protected].

 

All others. $40 for MCAR members ($50 for non-members)

Check to be payable to MCAR and mailed to 779 Gornik Drive, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861. There is a $35 fee for returned checks.

 

COME OUT TO A GREAT EVENING FILLED WITH:

Buffet Dinner

Acknowledgements of the 2014 Committee Members

Election of the Newly Elected 2015 MCAR Officers and Directors

 

To register, go to www.middlesexrealtor.com and click on Appreciation Night under Upcoming events.

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.

VISIT our website: www.middlesexrealtor.com
LIKE our Facebook page: : www.facebook.com/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.