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NCJAR Celebrates a Successful 2026 Annual Meeting with Over 200 Members in Attendance!

October 9, 2026 | The Westin Governor Morris, Morristown, NJ

The North Central Jersey Association of REALTORS® (NCJAR) proudly hosted its 2026 Annual Meeting on Friday, October 9, 2026, at The Westin Governor Morris in Morristown, NJ. With over 200 members in attendance, the event brought together real estate professionals, industry leaders, and Affiliate Business Partners for a morning of education, recognition, networking, and exciting announcements about the future of NCJAR.

Exploring the Future of AI in Real Estate

One of the highlights of the event was the featured presentation, "From Dreams to Reality: ChatGPT and the Future of AI-Powered Real Estate," delivered by nationally recognized REALTOR®, educator, and AI expert Carrie J. Little.

Carrie shared valuable insights into how ChatGPT and other AI-powered tools can help real estate professionals generate leads, create engaging marketing content, analyze market data, and improve business efficiency. Her presentation provided attendees with practical strategies to embrace technology and stay competitive in today's evolving real estate industry.

NCJAR extends a special thank you to Carrie J. Little for sharing her knowledge, expertise, and inspiring presentation with our members!

Special Guest Speakers and Industry Updates

NCJAR was honored to welcome Valerie Kologrivov and Emily Hicks from New Jersey REALTORS®, who joined us as special guest speakers and shared valuable information with attendees.

We also welcomed Catherine Best, who delivered a presentation about Public Strategies Impact, providing members with additional industry insights.

We sincerely thank all our guest speakers for taking the time to participate and contribute to the success of this year's Annual Meeting.

Celebrating Our 2026 Award Recipients

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Webinar Recording: RPR Fundamentals The Platform That Helps Agents Produce

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With hundreds of datasets, RPR provides you information to instantly reply to client questions and address their needs. 

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NCJAR Members: Create Your New Member Portal Account Today

NCJAR encourages all members who have not yet created their new NCJAR Member Portal account login to do so as soon as possible.

With annual membership dues coming up, now is the perfect time to make sure your account is set up and that you can successfully log in. Members will be able to conveniently pay their annual dues online through their individual NCJAR Member Portal accounts.

Creating your account ahead of dues season will help ensure a smoother payment process and help NCJAR minimize the volume of phone calls related to dues payments.

What Can You Do in the NCJAR Member Portal?

The NCJAR Member Portal gives members convenient online access to important account information and services. Once logged in, members can:

• Update and manage their contact and membership information
• Pay annual membership dues online
• Access payment history and invoices
• Register for NCJAR classes and events
• Manage their NCJAR account anytime, from anywhere

Create Your Account Today

If you have not created your new login, please set up your NCJAR Member Portal account now rather than waiting until dues are due.

CREATE YOUR NCJAR MEMBER PORTAL ACCOUNT

Already created your account? We recommend logging in now to make sure you remember your credentials and can access your account successfully.

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NCJAR Leadership Joins New Jersey REALTORS®️ for Meet & Greet with Congressman Tom Kean Jr.

On October 1, 2026, the North Central Jersey Association of REALTORS (NCJAR) had the opportunity to join New Jersey REALTORS for a Meet & Greet and lunch with Congressman Tom Kean Jr. at Stoney Brook Grille in Branchburg, New Jersey.

Representing NCJAR were 2026 President Carolyn Bardach, 2026 President-Elect Melissa Florance-Lynch, and 2026 Secretary/Treasurer Todd, who joined fellow real estate professionals for a conversation focused on homeownership, property rights, housing affordability, and issues affecting communities throughout New Jersey.

Congressman Kean discussed housing-related legislative proposals he has introduced in Congress. These include the Making Ownership Viable for Everyone (MOVE) Act, introduced in August 2026, which proposes expanding access to portable mortgages by directing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase qualifying portable mortgages.

He has also introduced the Make American Housing Affordable (MAHA) Act of 2026, which proposes establishing a federal housing affordability tax credit for Americans purchasing a primary residence.

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REALTOR® Safety Month: Make Safety a Priority Every Day

September is REALTOR® Safety Month, an important reminder that safety should always be a priority when conducting real estate business.

REALTORS® often meet new clients, work alone, travel to unfamiliar locations, host open houses, and communicate with prospective clients online. Taking a few extra precautions can help reduce risk and create safer habits throughout your career.

Make Safety Part of Your Business

REALTOR® Safety Month is a great opportunity to review your everyday practices and make sure safety remains top of mind. Remember to:

• Meet new clients in a safe location before showing properties whenever possible.
• Let someone know your schedule and where you will be throughout the day.
• Stay aware of your surroundings when arriving at and leaving properties.
• Use caution when sharing personal information online and on social media.
• Trust your instincts. If a situation feels uncomfortable or unsafe, remove yourself from it.
• Have an emergency plan and know who to contact when you need assistance.

Take Advantage of Your NCJAR Member Benefit: FOREWARN®

NCJAR members also have access to FOREWARN® at no additional cost with membership. FOREWARN® is an identity verification and risk assessment tool designed to help real estate professionals gain additional information before meeting with prospective clients.

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