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Spotlight E-Newsletter - October 26, 2015  
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MUGS FOR $15- RPAC Fundraiser 
Contribute $15 to RPAC and receive a Keep Calm I'm A REALTOR� mug
 
To order click here

Thank you to our sponsor Brian Prinsell of Homes & Land Magazine.

Contributions to RPAC are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. Contributions are voluntary and are used for political purposes. The amounts indicated are merely guidelines and you may contribute more or less than the suggested amounts. The National Association of REALTORS� and its state and local associations will not favor or disadvantage any member because of the amount contributed or a decision not to contribute.  You may refuse to contribute without reprisal. Your contribution is split between National RPAC and the State PAC in your state.  Contact your State Association or PAC for information about the percentages of your contribution provided to National RPAC and to the State PAC.  The National RPAC portion is used to support federal candidates and is charged against your limits under 52 U.S.C. 30116.
WAYS TO COMPLETE THE
REALTOR� ETHICS TRAINING
Members 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. Not sure if you are up-to-date with the REALTOR� Association requirement?  Call MCAR at 732.442.3400 for a review of your REALTOR� record. 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 or see three ethics sessions in this email for live classes.  

ONLINE CE CLASSES  

AT THE CE SHOP - SAVE 20% 

Visit middlesex.theceshop.com and click on NJ to start taking online NJREC CE classes.

Enter Promo Code: OCT20 receive 20% off your enrollment.  Expires 10/31/15. 
   
TIME IS RUNNING OUT REGISTER TODAY!! 
OCT  29 - OCTOBER TECHNOLOGY FESTIVAL
Thursday, October 29, 2015 
The Rosewood - 2863 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison , NJ 08837
8:30am: Registration and Continental Breakfast
9am-12pm: Four Incredible Speakers
$20 - Registration is open to MCAR members & MCMLS participants
Registrations must be paid in advance. No Refunds.
 
Jeffrey Lobb, Founder and CEO of SparkTank Media, 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.

Additional Speakers
  •  Lee Nieman of REALTORS� Property Resource (RPR)
  •  Mark Allen of realtor.com
  •  Todd Targgart of Corelogic (Matrix MLS)
To register, go to www.middlesexrealtor.com and click on October Technology Festival under Upcoming Events.
 
This seminar is NOT approved for NJREC Continuing Education.
 
Sponsors: Danielle M. Lozito, Esq. of LOZITO LAW, LLC, Bishoi Nageh of Petra Cephas: Residential Mortgage Brokers, Harish Chauhan of 1st Inspection Services, Brian Prinsell of Homes and Land Magazine
and Robert McNally of Guardian Settlement Agents
LAST WEEK TO SUBMIT A 2016 COMMITTEE SELECTION FORM  
The Middlesex County Association of REALTORS� is seeking volunteers to serve on its 2016 committees.  If you wish to be considered for any committee/s, please submit the selection form by the deadline of October 30, 2015For the form, click here
NOV 4- FREE SHRED DAY- OPEN TO MCAR MEMBERS ONLY
Need to shred some old documents? Here is your chance.

Wednesday, November 4, 2015
11am-2pm
779 Gornik Drive, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
 
Documents can be in boxes or bags. Staples, binder clips, rubber bands are acceptable.
 
APPOINTMENT REQUIRED. Appointments in 10 minute intervals.
To make an appointment contact, MCAR at 732-442-3400. 
2016 MCAR MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE DUE BY  
FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016
The 2016 dues invoices will be emailed to each member within the first week of November. Look for the email with subject line:  2016
MCAR MEMBERSHIP DUES RENEWAL NOTICE.  The email includes instructions on how to pay your dues.

The total amount due, which includes MCAR, New Jersey REALTORS� and National Association of REALTORS� dues, for each primary renewal member for 2016 is $415
Get a head start on filling out your 2015 NJ REALTORS Circle of Excellence paperwork with the online application, now available in the library of njar.formsimplicity.com.
 
The application can be filled out online, but must then be printed and handed in to your local board/association by close of business on Jan. 8, 2016. Please remember your application is incomplete unless you attach receipt of payment - which can be made at www.njrealtor.com under "My Account".

The 2015 NJ REALTORS Circle of Excellence Sales Award level requirements are as follows:
  • Bronze: $2.5 Million and 15 Units Minimum or 30 Units
  • Silver: $6.5 Million and 20 Units Minimum or 70 Units
  • Gold: $12 Million and 25 Units Minimum or 90 Units
  • Platinum: $20 Million and 30 Units Minimum or 125 Units
If you are also applying for the NJ REALTORS Distinguished Sales Club please download and complete an application here.

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.