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Mix and mingle with business leaders, elected officials and Affiliate Partners surrounded by the NYC skyline. 

Bring non-perishable food donations to benefit "Move for Hunger".  

Enjoy the Complimentary Signature YPN Cocktail and  Hors d'oeuvres. 


Wednesday, Nov. 19th from 6:00 - 8:00pm at the   Hasbrouck Heights Hilton SKYROOM
    
CELEBRATE WITH EBCBOR! 
                                      Individual Tickets $75                                
Buy a Table of 10 for Only $700 (Limited Time Offer)
Purchase Tickets  Here
Missed the NAR Annual Conference & Expo? Hear Sessions for Free!

NAR News- National Directors Urge NAR to Draft Member Code of Excellence

As part of a wide-ranging set of recommendations to raise the bar on REALTOR� professionalism, the NAR Board of Directors at its Nov. 10 meeting in New Orleans approved the drafting of a proposed aspirational Code of Excellence to be brought to the board at a future meeting for approval. The goal is to raise the practice of real estate measurably through increased training in the competencies that consumers value. These competencies include the stewardship of property listing data, privacy and security of consumer information, advocacy of property rights, community involvement, and technology.

The provision was passed after extensive debate on the floor of the meeting. Related provisions were also passed. These include provisions that would do the following:  

  • Change the frequency of NAR's Code of Ethics educational requirement from every four years to every two years, starting in 2016; add a biennial Code of Excellence education requirement; and mandate continual updating of the training.
  • Help its members strive to be proficient in data content and have efficient access to the broadest range of data available.
  • Develop an industry standard that would allow consumers to evaluate REALTORS� fairly and accurately. READ MORE 

State News- NJ Urges Samsung to Stay in Bergen County 

New Jersey is working hard to help Samsung Electronics Co. find a major new office site in the state, Bergen County and state officials said following a report that the consumer electronics giant is looking for 1 million square feet of space in Manhattan.

Officials said Samsung, which has had its U.S. headquarters in Ridgefield Park since 1992, has been wooed for nearly a year. State representatives even traveled to the company's South Korean headquarters last year, extolling New Jersey's benefits to corporate executives. READ MORE

 

Local News- Hackensack makes way for urban park in downtown revitalization efforts

Construction is underway on a nearly $620,000 project to build an urban park that will help anchor Hackensack's long-term downtown revitalization efforts.Known as Atlantic Street Park, the space will replace what is now an underutilized municipal parking lot with a small amphitheater and other amenities, according to a news release. City officials and business leaders gathered at the site Monday to break ground on the $617,000 project, the news release said. About $268,000 of that cost is being funded by a grant from Bergen County. READ MORE

Local Ordinance: Englewood approves new zoning for downtown and industrial sector
The Englewood Council adopted sweeping new zoning changes Wednesday aimed at creating a livelier downtown, reinventing south Englewood's industrial sector.  The changes are intended to help achieve the goals outlined in the new
master plan. Under the new regulations, the area will be separated into two districts: a Research, Industry and Medical zone roughly bounded by Overpeck Place/William Street and the train tracks and extending south from Linden Avenue to the Englewood-Leonia border, and a smaller light-industrial zone surrounding it. READ MORE


 

CALL TO ACTION!
Urge Congress Extend Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Tax Relief

The income tax exemption on mortgage debt forgiven in a short sale or a workout for principal residences expired at the end of 2013.  Without immediate action by Congress, distressed homeowners will have to pay tax on "phantom income" from forgiven debt.  Many families have decided not to go through with short sales or seek workouts because of the uncertainty over the status of the waiver.  This is not only unfair but harms families, neighborhoods and communities.  Please urge your representative and senators in Congress to extend this tax relief now. Click to Answer The Call to Action

 

December CE Course
All classes Held at the 
EBCBOR Office in Hasbrouck Heights

Cost:
EBCBOR Members $20
Non-Members $30

Refreshments are served.

Monday, December 1
"Agency and Real Estate"
3 NJ CE Core Credits
Time:  5:00 - 8:00pm

An intensive course that will satisfy 3 Core Credit hours approved by the NJREC. The objective is to educate licensees regarding the law of agency, disclosure requirements, & disclosed dual agency. Since any violation of agent responsibilities presents risk for the Broker and the Agent, this course will educate the licensee to avoid making errors or representations that can lead to litigation. 

Cost: Free to EBCBOR Members     Lunch Served
LUNCH & LEARN Dec. 2nd 
"Help Your Clients Return to Homeownership"
 
This program will help you understand about the New Federal programs have been instituted which aim to help people with recent financial troubles who have lost homes. Learn how these programs can help people who recently filed Bankruptcy or lost their homes in a short sale, to qualify for a new mortgage. Also learn about Federal Student Loan programs that help borrowers lower their monthly payments and even discharge debt after a set minimum number of payments.
 
Date:  Tuesday, December 2nd
Time:  11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: EBCBOR Office 
  VIDEO- Global Opportunities: Cross Border Referrals and Business Tools 
 

   Discover how cross border referrals may be different than those in your own country. Which business tools will provide the       

   edge you need to capture and build upon the growing market in your own country and around the world? Are there any    

   license related issues that need to be considered?  View Video

 
How-To Attract the Online Customer 
 

First, you need to know what they're looking for online so you can target your messages for highest impact. Pantana pointed to Google Trends (trends.google.com) as a useful tool to identify popular search terms. With Google Trends, you can type in keywords to see how popular various search terms are; you can even drill down by popularity based on your geographic area. For example, for a keyword like "kitchen remodel," you can see if the search term is trending in your area and find related popular keyword searches. You can then use that information as inspiration for what to blog about or weave those keywords into your website or online marketing to gain you higher traction on the search engines. 

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Tech Tuesday:  
November 18th 
"Becoming a Social Media Time Management Expert "
11:30am - 1:00pm    Lunch Served   
Social Media is a great business tool but it can be extremely time consuming if you do not have a strategy for managing your content. 
In this session you will learn the best systems for posting to multiple social media accounts using social media management tools. 

-Social Media Management Systems 
-Automate Posts and Manager your schedule 
-Mondays are the worst! Browsing through the internet to send your followers information takes up too much time. Learn where to find content

All TECH Tuesdays are Held at the EBCBOR Office

Courses are Free to Members                                               $20.00 for non-Members

TOMORROW November 14th 
Learn more about 17 towns from Your Peers. 
RSVP HERE
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Help Feed A Family for Thanksgiving! 

Join the Community Service Committee on November 20th & 21st to help the CFA prepare to feed over 11,000 families for Thanksgiving! 

Nov. 20th- Food Packing (Available shifts Below)
  • 1:00- 3:00
  • 3:00- 5:00
  • 4:00-6:00
Nov. 21st- Food Distribution
  • 9:00- 12:00
  • 1:00-4:00
  • 2:00-5:00

ADDRESS: First Presbyterian Church
                 150 E. Palisade Avenue
                  Englewood, NJ                                                           Click Here to Volunteer! 

FALL DONATION COLLECTIONS: 
Cold Weather Wear- Please donate gently-worn winter wear including coats, hats gloves, scarves etc. to the Community Service Committee. Items can be dropped off at the EBCBOR Office as well as the following offices: 
Century 21
New Milford
Friedberg Properties 
Alpine
Prominent Properties Sotheby's 
Tenafly
Canned/ Non-Perishable Food Items: Please bring food item donations to the EBCBOR Office 
CFA's Most Needed Items Include:
  • Dry Milk (e.g., boxed Parmalat)
  • Canned Fruit
  • Instant Potatoes
  • 100% Juice
  • Canned Meat, Tuna, Chicken
  • Canned Hearty Soup
  • Canned Vegetables
  • Macaroni & Cheese
  • Cereal( Low Sugar welcome)
  • Baby Formula 
  • Diapers sizes 4, 5 & 6
  • Soap
  • Dental Hygiene Products
  • Peanut Butter & Jelly

Follow these simple steps to pay your 2015 REALTOR dues online.

  1. Go to www.bergenboard.com and click "My Account" in the Upper Right Hand side 
  2. Enter your User Name and Password to sign in.  User Name is your NRDS # and the Default Password is ebcbor. 
    *If your NRDS # begins with a '0' (ex. - 085555555), do not enter the '0' (ex. - 55555555)
  3. Select "Pay Your 2015 Dues Invoice".
  4. At the bottom of the Invoice Page, click "Pay Selected Invoices."
  5. At the next page, verify your email address (this is where your payment confirmation will be sent).                                      If it is incorrect, click "Edit Email" and enter your correct address.
  6. Enter your payment information. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Amex and Discover.
  7. Once your payment information has been entered, click "Review Payment".
  8. Review your payment information and click,  "Pay Now".

Congratulations - you have renewed your 2015 REALTOR Membership dues!

In This Issue

Need Assistance with 

Your Membership Dues? 

 

Contact Zelina at [email protected] 

or 201-288-5000 ext. 103



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EBCBOR Members' 
Hospitality Suite at Triple Play!
 
December 10th & 11th
7:30am - 5:00pm

Complimentary Breakfast, and Lunch
Tuesday "Wine & Rewind"
Enjoy your Office away from home! 


 
EBCBOR Installation &
Holiday Gala
Dec. 18th 6:00 - 11:00pm
Rockleigh Country Club

Purchase a table of 10 by November 15th for only $700! 

 
 
DocuSign offers transaction management services and is the National Association of REALTORS� official and exclusive provider of electronic signature services under the REALTOR Benefits� Program.

NAR members save $60 over non-members, no matter what payment option you select. The prepaid annual plan is $240/year (nonmembers pay $300/year).

You also have the option to purchase a month-to-month plan (with $60 savings for NAR members). Click Here for More 




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OCTOBER


NAME OFFICE
Mariel BirnbackWeichert, Realtors
Natalie BrownFriedberg Properties
Erik CastroWeichert, Realtors
John ChoiGroup Twenty-Six, LLC
Shana CohenKeller Williams Town Life
Thomas CrossonWeichert, Realtors
Karen Farris-NeusWeichert, Realtors
Jonathan FootmanGilmore Realty LLC
Edwin HanKeller Williams Town Life
Fedaa JeraiRealtyline Inc
Catherine KalymniosBHG Rand Realty
Jacqueline KaoRealty International Inc
Alex KimUnited Real Estate of NJ
Roxanne LopezWeichert, Realtors
Jasmin MahicMary Beety Associates, Inc
Praveen NairWeichert, Realtors
Jia PeiEvelyn G Rafter & Associates
Dawnmarie RendfreyColdwell Banker Garden State
Kelly SpitzleyProminent Properties Sotheby's
Victor VegaWeichert, Realtors
Tyler WiggersProminent Properties Sotheby's
Mark ZurliniVolpe & Volpe Real Estate


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