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February 18
MLS Users Committee Meeting
 
February 19
YPN Committee Meeting
 
February 26
Affiliate Workshop:
Helping Renters Return to Homeownership
 
February 26
Cultural Diversity Committee Meeting
 
February 26
Technology Committee Meeting
 
February 27
Professional Development Committee Presents:
How to Avoid Drowning in Flood Issues
 
February 28
CE: Review and Update of the REALTORŪ Code of Ethics
 
 

  

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Circle of Excellence 
Official Award Recipient List Now Available!


286 RealSource members achieved The NJARŪ Circle of Excellence Sales Club Award for 2013. The names of all award winners are now posted on our website.  Congratulations to all award winners!

 
 


Circle of Excellence Awards Breakfast 
Registration is Now Open

Circle of Excellence Awards Breakfast
Date:March 20th 
Time: 8:30am - 11:00am
Location: Seasons, 644 Pascack Rd., Washington Township, NJ.
Cost to Attend: Free for Award Winners / $35 for All Others
Registration Deadline: Monday, March 17th

This event honors the Circle of Excellence Award Winners, but is open to everyone.  All RealSource Members can all register online, whether you are an award winner or paying guest, and any family, friends, or non-members of RealSource who wish to attend may do so by filling out the Non-Member Registration Form and submitting it to RealSource with payment by the registration deadline.  

How to Register:
REALTORŪ Emeritus Status
Have you been a REALTORŪ for 40 or more years? If so, you may be eligiable for REALTORŪ Emeritus status.  If you believe you meet the criteria, please contact RealSource at 201-444-3100. 

"Ask the Realtor" is a weekly column from RealSource Association of REALTORSŪ which appears in both the local papers and NJ.com.  Ask the Realtor answers questions that the public has about real estate, promoting the knowledge and value of Realtors, and promoting the Realtor profession.  

 

 This weeks topics: New Lending Rules, Flood Insurance, and Finding the Perfect Home. Read More...


 

Upcoming Committee Meeting Dates:

  • February 18th, 2pm - MLS Committee Meeting
  • February 19th, 10am - YPN Committee Meeting 
  • February 26th, 10am - Cultural Diversity Committee Meeting
  • February 26th, 2pm - Technology Committee Meeting

 If any committee chairs would like to schedule a meeting, please contact your staff liaison at RealSource.


 

  •  The purpose of RPAC is clear: REALTORSŪ raise and spend money to elect candidates who understand and support their interests.

Spotlight On Our Upcoming Continuing Education Classes
It's not too early to register - our classes tend to sell out quickly!

April 23, 2014

Understanding Mold for Real Estate Professionals

3 Elective Credits

Program Time - 9:30am - 12:30pm

Instructor - Larry Hackney

Cost - $15 for Members, $25 for Non-Members

Location - RealSource

*Refreshments sponsored by ServPro



Back to Back Core on April 30th - Knock it Out in One Day!

April 30, 2014

The ABC's of SOP's: Are You In Compliance?

3 Core Credits, including 2 Ethics (this class will meet all ethics requirements for Continuing Education).  Also approved for NARŪ Quadrennial Ethics Requirement.

Program Time - 9:30am - 12:30pm

Instructor - Roseann Farrow

Cost - $15 for Members, $25 for Non-Members

Location - RealSource

*Coffee and Bagels Sponsored by Pillar to Post


 
April 30, 2014

Anti-Trust...Your Worst Nightmare!

3 Core Credits

Program Time - 9:30am - 12:30pm

Instructor - Rosean Farrow

Cost - $15 for Member, $25 for Non-Members

Location - RealSource





Spotlight On Our Affiliates:
Joe Bucci, Chancellor Title

Chancellor Closing Services
Chancellor Closing Services


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ONTHEMOVE
Members On The Move 

Kevin A. Clark to Woodland Realty, Inc., Ramsey

Josephine Disney to RE/MAX Excellence, Clifton

Cathy Kasprak to Terrie O'Connor, Ramsey

Donna Podesta to Keller Williams Valley Realty, Woodcliff Lake

Ronald Pruiksma to Keller Williams Village Square, Ridgewood

Kathy Scorzelli to Coldwell Banker, Allendale

Judith Sico to Keller Williams Village Square, Ridgewood

Chad Smickley to Cream Realty, Bergenfield

Allen Wein to Weichert, Oradell

Jeanne Williams to RE/MAX Properties


New Office

Cream Realty, LLC
15 West Main Street, Suite A
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
Phone: 201-262-4245
Fax: 201-384-1566
Designated REALTORŪ: Chad Smickley


8 Tips for Taking Great Real Estate Listing Photos 

 

You already know that a listing with pictures attracts a lot more attention than one without, but do you know how to take great pictures of a home?

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NATIONALHEADLINEZ 

Expired tax breaks for homeowners could be restored - retroactive to Jan. 1 - by this summer


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Though it's not attracting too much attention, the arrival of Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., as head of the Senate Finance Committee could be goodness for housing and real estate in the weeks ahead.

 

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Donovan calls for tax hike in Bergen County near 2%

Bergen County Executive Kathleen Donovan will propose a $511 million budget this week that calls for a nearly 2 percent increase in the amount to be raised by county taxes.That will mean a tax increase of $6.49 this year for the owner of a home assessed at the county average of $324,200.

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