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Friday, September 25, 2015
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New Contract of Sale from  
New Jersey REALTORS
 
In accordance with the upcoming TILA-RESPA Integration on October 3, and to further address the expressed needs of members throughout the state, the New Jersey Realtors� Risk Management Committee has created an updated version of the Standard Form of Real Estate Sales Contract (Form 118) to comply with TRID regulations as well as a brand new cohesive, statewide contract.

Draft of NJ REALTOR Contract of Sale 
The NJ REALTORS� Form 118 - Standard Form of Real Estate Contract has been updated to bring it into the modern age. This contract includes all required updates to conform to the October 3, 2015 Regulations Changes. Get all of the information you need to know about the major changes to the contract, view the above video.

View here the draft of the Timeline that has been created for Statewide Form 118 .  
 
Community Outreach Beefsteak- November 5th 
A Message from our President

 
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Consumers Use of Real Estate Agents Rising 
 

Even as more consumers turn to the Internet as a tool during their home search, buyers are also  increasingly tapping the knowledge and expertise of real estate agents, according to NAR's Real Estate in a Digital Age report.

News release.



Next Friday- October 2nd RPAC Deadline  
for 2015 NJAR Circle of Excellence Unit
 
A minimum donation of $100 to the REALTORS� Political Action Committee (RPAC) earns one credit towards the NJAR� Circle of Excellence Sales Award�. Passaic County Board of REALTORS must receive your donation by the close of business, 4:00 pm on Friday, October 2, 2015 to be eligible for the reward credit.  Checks must be dated properly and made payable to RPAC.  Learn more about RPAC here.
 
Get a NJAR Circle of Excellence Application HERE. 
Get a NJAR Distinguished Sales Club Application HERE.


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.

CFPB Unveils New Buyer Tools at NAR 

Senior officials of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), including Director Richard Cordray, came to NAR's offices in Washington Sept. 17 to introduce new online tools for c
onsumers  about the coming changes to the closing process.

Details
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On-Demand Health Care Delivery Service 
 

Members TeleHealth, a REALTOR Benefits� Program partner, lets you see a doctor without leaving your home. For non-emergency medical issues, you can communicate with a U.S. state licensed and  board-certified physician or therapist via telephone, smartphone or tablet app, Web chat or email.

Learn more.   
Northern New Jersey REALTOR Educade
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at the Fiesta

EDUCADE is a regional event co-hosted by 4 partnering REALTOR
� Associations located in Northern NJ. The cooperative efforts of these associations allows REALTOR members from all 4 organizations to reap the benefits of the highest level of real estate education and thought leadership.  This is a free event to our members, do not miss this great educational opportunity!  These sessions are primarily business development and technological, there will not be continuing education credit for attendance at this event. 

Sign up now for a unique regional conference that provides timely sessions on topics that affect your day-to-day business. Register today!

LEARN MORE and REGISTER HERE

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