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Spotlight E-Newsletter - February 2, 2015
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2015 ENTERTAINMENT� Books for $20.

Contribute $20 to RPAC and receive an Entertainment� Book

(New Jersey Central/Middlesex Area Edition). Membership is packed with $1000s in savings on dining, local attractions, travel, shopping and much more.

 

SPONSOR: Marty Nicoll of Movement Mortgage

 

For more information please click link: 2015 Entertainment Book

NJR� EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 

Each year, the NJR� Educational Foundation awards dozens of scholarships to high school seniors and undergraduates.

Scholarships are available to members of the New Jersey REALTORS� and their relatives who are residents of New Jersey.

Go to www.NJAREF.com for the 2015 NJAREF scholarship application. The deadline for submission is 5:00 P.M. on Friday, APRIL 10, 2015.

If you have any questions please contact Teresa Tilton at New Jersey REALTORS� 732-494-4718 or [email protected].
REALTOR� EMERITUS CANDIDATE FORMS DUE 4/3 
The deadline to submit for REALTOR� Emeritus status is April 3. 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 2015 REALTORS� Conference & Expo in May 2015. 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. 
SHOP THE MCAR STORE
Visit the MCAR Online Store at www.middlesexrealtor.com
and click on My Account under Quick Links. Log in and go to Online Store.  There are great items for sale such as umbrellas, REALTOR cloths and more.
TENANT REPORTS DISCOUNT

 $5 Discounts offered on bundled tenant screening reports at  www.TenantReports.com/MCAR.  MCAR members can receive a $5 discount on online Tenant Screening Bundle reports.  The Statewide Bundle includes credit summary with FICO Score, SSN verification, criminal background check, sex offender search and eviction report for only $20 (cost is $25 with no discount).   To receive the discount, go to www.TenantReports.com/MCAR  

SAVE 5% AT REALTOR� TEAM STORE
Use discount code Middlesex at checkout and receive 5% off REALTOR logo merchandise at middlesex.realtorteamstore.com.
SAVE 10% AT REALTOR.ORG
Use promotional code MC5 at check out and receive 10% off all products at www.REALTOR.org/Store.
REALTOR� ETHICS TRAINING VS. NJREC CONTINUING EDUCATION
You can complete the REALTOR� Ethics Training for Cycle 4 (2013-2016) by the deadline of 12/31/2016 as required by the Middlesex County Association of REALTORS� (MCAR) several ways. Some of the classes also are approved for continuing education (CE) credit as required by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission (NJREC).  Click here for the UPDATED informational flyer.   
WAYS TO COMPLETE THE REALTOR� ETHICS TRAINING FOR CYCLE 4 - BETWEEN YEARS 2013 AND 2016 
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  

AT THE CE SHOP - SAVE 25% NOW 

and click on NJ to start taking online NJREC CE classes.

Enter Promo Code: JAN25 to receive 25% off your enrollment.  Expires 1/31/15. 
           

THE INSTALLATION HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 4.

Come out to the annual MCAR Installation of Officers and Directors and see a show by Comedian Dan Farley.   

   

President: John Zennario

President-Elect: Dorothy Bellas

Secretary/Treasurer: Lorraine Colavito

Directors: Alka Aneja, Audrey Dalton, Gareth Farmer, David Fialk, Felix (Phil) Greco, Gene Krutyansky, Kathleen Morin and Arthur Napolitano

 

Presentation of the REALTOR� of the Year Award to  

Carolyn Barszcz   


NEW DATE: Wednesday, February 4, 2015

12noon - 3pm

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

$25 for members ($35 for non-members).  All reservations are required to be pre-paid and are non-refundable.  

 

To register online go to, www.middlesexrealtor.com and click on Installation under Upcoming Events.  Click here to print out the Registration Form.  

SPONSORS- Kurt Miller of Trend MLS, Tim Foreman, Libby Hontz and Marco Moreno of Everbank, David Sachs, Attorney at Law, Nicole Perone of WellsFargo Home Mortgage, George Ferreira of Greenway Mortgage Funding Corp, Cathy Fernandez and Al Perez of Jersey Mortgage Co., Harish Chauhan of 1st Inspection Services, Brian Prinsell of Homes and Land Magazine, Vito Matturro of PNC Mortgage, Jayne Codella of WellsFargo Home Mortgage, Lawrence Wander Attorney at Law, Alexi Reque of Alternative Abstract, Martin Grant of Gateway Funding and Michael Lavanco of WellsFargo Home Mortgage.  
IF YOU HAVEN'T PAID YOUR MEMBERSHIP DUES YOUR MEMBERSHIP HAS BEEN SUSPENDED
If you haven't paid your REALTOR� Membership Dues yet, an additional $15 late fee has been added to dues as of January 16 and you have been suspended from MCAR. REALTOR� dues are $400 for renewing members.New member's dues are $405. Late fee included in these amounts). Dues were Due January 1 with a 15-day grace period before the late fee was added to unpaid dues. The online system is available 24/7. Invoices were emailed directly to MCAR members, but you can print a hard copy at our website. The following are ways you can pay the dues:

 

To pay your dues online, click HERE. Login with your email address and password. Click on Open Orders/Invoices and then click on Pay Open Orders to view and pay your invoice. Click  HERE for more detailed instructions on how to pay your dues online.  

 

Or submit a check to MCAR- 779 Gornik Drive, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

 

DUES AND RPAC CONTRIBUTIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

Feb 26 - REGISTRATION OPEN FOR THE MCAR AWARDS COCKTAIL RECEPTION

The MCAR Awards Cocktail Reception will be on Thursday, February 26, 2015at the Pines Manor, 2085 Route 27, Edison, NJ. Doors open at 5pm. Program begins at 6:15pm. Cost to attend is $40 for members ($50 for non-members).   

 

Pre-paid reservations. Reservations must be paid by February 23. No refunds.

 

Open Seating | Complimentary Drink Ticket | Music | Professional Photographer | Hors d'oeuvres| Buffet Reception

 

Reception for 2014 NJAR� Circle of Excellence Sales Awards�, NJAR� Distinguished Sales Club Awards, NJAR� Quarter Century Club Awards and MCAR Contributor Awards.


Register and pay online at www.middlesexrealtor.com. Click on Awards Lunch under Upcoming Events. 

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY.

Advertising in the program book is available. Deadline to submit ad copy and payment is February 23.  Ads are to be emailed to [email protected]

 

$100 for Quarter Page (4.5"Wx 2"H or business card size)      

$200 for Half Page (4.5"W x 3.5"H)      

$300 for Full Page (4.5"W x 7"H)

 

Also, $750 sponsorships available to affiliated companies.

To view the 2014 NJAR� Circle of Excellence Sales Award� Recipients from MCAR click here.

 

The persons listed as being recipients of the 2014 NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award� are provided for information only. This list does not constitute an advertisement and should not be used by any member, vendor or other party for any other purpose. The accuracy of the names listed is not guaranteed.   

 

NJAR� Circle of Excellence Sales Award� Advertising May Begin as of Feb. 1 

The NJAR� Circle of Excellence Sales Award� Committee and the NJAR� Board of Directors has set guidelines for advertising this award and these rules are strictly enforced. Recipients may advertise, publish or distribute that you are a recipient, qualified or eligible to receive the NJAR� Circle of Excellence Sales Award� for the year 2014 as of February 1.  


To read the specific advertising requirements and penalties click here.

Join the Middlesex County Association of REALTORS�

at a Two-Hour Painting Lesson which includes canvas, paint brushes and apron.This is an opportunity to network with other young professionals and have fun.  

 

Thursday, March 19, 2015

5:30pm-7:30pm

Wine and Design- 88 Route 27, Rahway, NJ 07065

Cost: $10 for the first 15 MCAR MEMBERS. $30 for MEMBERS thereafter. $30 for non-members.

Pre-Registration REQUIRED.

 

Pizza provided by sponsor. BYOB- bring your own

beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). Those who choose to consume alcoholic beverages must sign a waiver.  

 

Register at www.middlesexrealtor.com and click on Wine and Design under Upcoming Events.

 

Sponsor: Joseph Campagna of Continental Home Loans

 

Questions? Contact Stefanie DiPoalo, MCAR Education and Program Coordinator, at 732.442.3400 ext. 103 or [email protected]

HATS FOR SALE
The weather outside is frightful so purchase a knit hat for only $10.00 and advertise that you are a REALTOR�.

 

Or purchase a cap for $7.00 for anytime of the year.

 

Click here to purchase one of the above or to see other items for sale in the MCAR Store.
WHAT DOES A REALTOR�  MEAN TO YOU?

blue RThe Middlesex County Association of REALTORS� is asking its members to  write an answer to the above question in one short sentence. What does a REALTOR� mean to you?

Submit your response to MCAR by March 5, 2015 

Email:  [email protected] 

Fax:     732-442-7323

Mail:   779 Gornik Drive, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

 

Results will be displayed to the membership in 2015.

CONTINUING EDUCATION INFO

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, visit:

http://www.state.nj.us 

 

CHECK YOUR CE CREDITS
Licensees can check the number of CE credits earned for the 2013-2015 licensing cycle 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.

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.