Hunterdon/Somerset Association of REALTORS� Weekly eNewsletter
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eREALTOR� HAPPENINGS
February 28, 2013
Greetings!

 

"The Mission of the Hunterdon/Somerset Association of REALTORS� is to provide professional development and ethical standards in the best interests of the REALTOR� community and the clients they serve"

H/SAR BUSINESS HOURS 
Monday-Friday 9am-4:30pm
 

"Three Rules of Work: Out of clutter find simplicity; From discord find harmony; In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity." - Albert Einstein

 

DOBIdobi logoDOBI ISSUES BULLETIN ON COMMISSIONS, REBATES, ETC.

On February 20, 2013, the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI) issued Bulletin 13-02 concerning title insurance producers/companies paying commissions, rebates or other inducements to real estate licensees. Under state law, title insurance companies and agents are prohibited from paying or giving a commission or part of a fee as an inducement or compensation for placing or procuring an order for title insurance. This Bulletin advises title insurance producers and real estate licensees that DOBI may consider payment of room rental fees to real estate licensees as a violation of state law, as such payment can be considered an inducement or compensation to a real estate licensee. The Bulletin further informs real estate licensees that the receipt of compensation in any form, including a room rental fee in excess of fair market value for renting comparable office space from a title company or its employees can also be considered a violation of state law. Violation of the state laws referenced in this Bulletin can be fines of up to five times the amount of a payment received.
  
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LUNCHEON & RPAC SILENT AUCTION
H/SAR is pleased to announce that the NJAR� Circle of Excellence Sales Award Luncheon will be held Friday, March 15, 2013 at the Bridgewater Marriott Hotel from 11:00 AM -1:30PM.  Please register below to join us for a Buffet Lunch, RPAC Silent Auction, and the Awards Ceremony. The cost will be $35 for Award Recipients, and $45 for Non- recipients. 
  
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YPN's TOP PRODUCER PANEL OF REALTORS

March 7, 2013 /9:30am -11:30am  

Last year's event was successful with four great speakers and a packed house. Meet Top Producing agents from all over New Jersey. Share thoughts and ideas about taking your business to the next level!  

Space is limited so register today.  

 

Shelly Shelley Mondzak, Remax,  Phillipsburg

Co-Owner RE/MAX Supreme In Phillipsburg

She has won numerous awards over the years including NJAR Million Dollar Sales Club Award 2000-2001,NJAR Circle of Excellence Club Award 2002-2009 & 2011-2012and NJAR Distinguished Sales Award - Lifetime Member, just to name a few.

 

Harold "Bill" Graber, Remax, Jersey City

Re/Max Real Estate Agent in Jersey City and Hoboken

Member of the Re/Max Hall of Fame, and has received the Re/Max 100% Club Sales Award, the NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award (2002 to 2012), the NJAR Lifetime Distinguished Sales Club Award, just to name a few.He is a former resident of Manhattan and Brooklyn, and loves NJ urban living! 

 

MichaelMichael Pennisi, Coldwell Banker, Maplewood

Supervising Broker and Vice-President of Coldwell Banker's in Maplewood, NJ

Most recently, named a member of NAR's national "30 under 30" Class of 2012. Michael also sits on the Board of Directors for NJAR, is a trustee for NCJAR, a member of the New Providence Board of Adjustments and has served as both a member and chairman of various state committees, such as Technology, YPN, and more. 

 

shawnShawn Anen, Better Homes and Garden, Wayne

Real Estate Agent with Better Homes & Gardens, Rand Realty in Wayne, NJ

 He has won numerous awards over the years including 2004 - 2007 & 2010-2011, NJAR Circle of Excellence Silver Award Winner, 2008 NJAR Circle of Excellence Gold Award Winner, 2009 Realtor Magazine's Top '30 Under 30' Award Winner and 2011  Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty Performance Award.

 

  
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realtor emeritus REALTOR� EMERITUS CANDIDATE FORMS DUE 
  
Any person who has held membership in the National Association as a REALTOR�, REALTOR-ASSOCIATE�, or a combination of both, for a cumulative period of 40 years in one or more Associations of REALTORS� is eligible for REALTOR� Emeritus status.

Upon approval by the Board of Directors of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS�, no further payment of dues is necessary to the National Association by the Member Association of which the REALTOR� Emeritus is a member.

 

The dues waiver does not take effect until the following 'dues season'. For example, members approved as Emeritus at the Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo or REALTORS� Conference & Expo meetings in 2013 would have their dues waived starting in 2014 since dues are due and owing by the local associations as of January 1 each year.

REALTOR� Emeritus members are exempt from the Quadrennial Ethics Training requirement.

Waiver of dues by the local Association and/or State Association is at the discretion of those entities. A standard certification form (provided by NAR) is necessary to begin the approval process for a REALTOR� Emeritus candidate, which is to be filled out by the local Association. Any available documentation that would provide reasonable substantiation of 40 years' membership should be attached to the form.

 

After the conference each REALTOR� Emeritus member will receive a congratulatory letter, certificate and 40-year REALTOR� Emeritus lapel pin. This packet will be sent to the association to present to their members.

A standard certification form (provided by NAR) is necessary to begin the approval process for a REALTOR� Emeritus candidate, which is to be filled out by the local Association. Any available documentation that would provide reasonable substantiation of 40 years' membership should be attached to the form when it is returned to the National Association.

Deadline
 

April 2, 2013, is the deadline for receipt of completed certification forms and supporting documentation for approval by the NAR Board of Directors at the 2013 REALTORS� Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo held in Washington, D.C.

  
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scott leiferCONGRATULATIONS Scott Leifer of ADS

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CalendarH/SAR Calendar
MARCH
  • 4 - Agency Disclosure (3 CORE NJREC Credits) 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • 4 - Advertising Regulations (3 CORE CE Credits) 1:00 PM
  • 6 - Tank One, Oil Tank Myths (No CE Credits)9:30-11:00 AM
  • 6 - Community Service 9:30AM
  • 7 - YPN's Top Producer Panel of Realtors (No CE Credits) 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • 8 - GSMLS 9:30 AM
  • 8 - Program 9:30 AM
  • 13 - Affiliate Meeting 10:00 AM
  • 13, 14, & 15 - ASP Staging 9:00 AM -5:00 PM
  • 15 - NJAR Circle of Excellence Award Luncheon 11:00 AM
  • 18 - Radon Testing & Mitigation (3 Elective CE Credits) 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • 19 - Mold, Health Risks & Effects (3 CORE CE Credits) 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • 19- Lead Based Paint (3 CORE CE Credits) 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
  • 20- Board of Directors 9:30 AM
  • 20 & 21 - Acredited Buyer Representation (12 CORE CE Credits) 9:00 AM - 5:00 pm
  • 22 - Listing; Marketing & Selling (3 CORE CE Credits 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
  • 22- Contracts; Not Just Filling in the Blanks (2 CORE CE Credits) 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • 25 - NAR Code of Ethics (2 CORE CE Credits)9:30-11:30AM
  • 27 - Misrepresentation (3 CORE CE Credits) 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • 27 - Duty to Negotiate (3 Elective CE Credits) 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • 28 - Informed Consent to Dual Agency (3 CORE CE Credits) 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • 28 - Anit-Trust (3 CORE CE Credits) 1:00 PM -4:00 PM
  • 29 -  Office Closed
     

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