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Attention: New Jersey REALTORS® Good Neighbor Award

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: SEPTEMBER 4, 2026

The NJ Realtors® Good Neighbor Award will be presented to three REALTORS® or REALTOR-Associates® who have made extraordinary commitments to improving the quality of life in their local and/or global communities through volunteer community service.

Eligibility Criteria

• Nominees must be members of NJ REALTORS® in good standing.
• The award is intended to recognize individual contributions, not association- or company-wide efforts. However, if an individual within can be singled out as instrumental to the success of a group effort, he or she is eligible.
• The nominee's community work must have been conducted, started, or completed between September 1, 2025 and August 31, 2026.
• Nominees should be able to document the results of their individual involvement through published reports and/or testimonials from the organization they served.

Scoring & Judging

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NAR Opens Applications for 2026 Good Neighbor Awards

Members encouraged to nominate a colleague or self-nominate to spotlight community impact

CHICAGO (February 3, 2026) – The National Association of REALTORS® announced the opening of applications for its 2026 Good Neighbor Awards today. The program honors real estate agents who demonstrate exceptional dedication to volunteer service and have lasting impacts on their communities.

“Service is at the heart of what it means to be a REALTOR®,” said NAR President Kevin Brown. “The Good Neighbor Awards recognize members who strengthen neighborhoods, support families and help communities thrive through volunteer service. We are excited to see the nominations and celebrate the impact REALTORS® are making every day.”

Five winners will each receive a $10,000 grant for their nonprofit organization and be honored in November at NAR NXT, The REALTOR® Experience, in New Orleans. Additionally, five honorable mentions will each receive a $2,500 grant.

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New Consumer Guide: Prepare Your Home for Hurricane Season

Severe weather can affect homeowners almost anywhere, and hurricane season is an important reminder that preparation can make a meaningful difference before a storm arrives.

According to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), hurricanes put Americans at risk and cause billions of dollars in property damage each year. Depending on the region, hurricane season can run from May 1 through November 30, with the Atlantic basin typically reaching its peak around mid-September.

For NCJAR® members, hurricane preparedness is also useful information to share with clients. Whether you're working with buyers, sellers, or longtime homeowners, encouraging people to think ahead can help them better protect their property, important documents, and families.

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Are You Registered to Vote? Make Your Voice Count

Are You Registered to Vote?

The 2026 General Election is Tuesday, November 3, and your voice matters.

If you’re not registered to vote yet, now is the time to take action. The New Jersey voter registration deadline is Tuesday, October 13.

Register. Get Informed. Vote.

Voting is an important opportunity to make your voice heard on the issues that impact our communities, businesses, and future.

Not sure if you're registered? Check your voter registration status today.

Not registered yet? Don’t wait until the deadline. Register now so you’re ready to participate in the upcoming General Election.

Check Your Status or Register to Vote

Important Dates

1. Voter Registration Deadline: October 13, 2026
2. Early Voting: October 24 – November 1, 2026
3. General Election Day: November 3, 2026

Your vote. Your voice. Your community.

Make sure you're registered and ready to vote!

Protect Yourself Online: Email & Internet Safety Tips

Protecting your business and personal information starts with smart online habits. RJR Solutions, a trusted NCJAR vendor and Affiliate Business Partner, has shared important email and internet safety tips to help members recognize potential scams and reduce cybersecurity risks.

Before You Click, Slow Down

Fraudulent emails can appear to come from a broker, colleague, client, friend, or other trusted contact. Before responding to an unusual request, carefully check the sender’s actual email address. If someone asks you to purchase something or the message seems out of character, confirm the request by phone rather than replying to the email.

Make MFA Part of Your Routine

Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) whenever it is available for your email and other online accounts. This provides an additional layer of protection beyond your password.

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