NCJAR News
U.S. existing-home sales declined 2.4% from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million units, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Regionally, sales increased in the Northeast but declined in the West, South, and Midwest. Compared to a year earlier, existing-home sales rose 2.8%, with gains in the Midwest, South, and West while remaining unchanged in the Northeast.
- Single Family Closed Sales were up 6.0 percent to 1,985.
- Townhouse-Condo Closed Sales were up 1.8 percent to 465.
- Adult Communities Closed Sales were down 15.6 percent to 54.
Real estate is constantly evolving. Market conditions shift, client expectations change, and new challenges can emerge from one transaction to the next. Sometimes, one of the best ways to find a fresh approach is simply to sit down with other REALTORS® who understand the business firsthand.
That is the idea behind NCJAR’s Mastermind Series.
These sessions bring NCJAR® members together to have meaningful conversations about what is happening in their businesses, share strategies that are working, and learn from the experiences of their peers.
Learn From REALTORS® Who Understand the Market
There is tremendous value in connecting with other professionals who are navigating many of the same situations you are.
The Mastermind Series creates a collaborative environment where members can exchange ideas, discuss challenges, and walk away with practical strategies they can put to work in their own businesses.
A successful real estate transaction depends on accurate property valuations—and effective communication between REALTORS® and appraisers plays a critical role. Join veteran New Jersey appraiser, Thomas Kachelriess (50+ years of appraisal experience) for an informative webinar that will help you better understand the appraisal process and how you can contribute to a more accurate valuation.
You'll learn what appraisers expect during a property visit, the information that is most valuable to provide, common mistakes that can impact an appraisal, and practical strategies to help avoid valuation issues before they arise.
This interactive session encourages questions and discussion, giving you the opportunity to gain real-world insights from decades of appraisal experience.
In this webinar, you'll learn:
- How to prepare for an appraiser's property visit
- What information appraisers need from REALTORS®
- Common factors that can lead to appraisal challenges
- Best practices to help support accurate property valuations
- Answers to your appraisal questions during a live Q&A
Whether you're a new agent or an experienced REALTOR®, this webinar will provide valuable knowledge to help you better serve your clients and navigate the appraisal process with confidence.
Presented By: Thomas S. Kachelriess, SCGREA, SRA, CRP
With New Jersey’s General Election coming up on November 3, NCJAR® is identifying local candidates to consider for questionnaires or interviews.
If you know a candidate running for municipal or county office who understands real estate, housing, private property rights, or other issues important to our communities, please let us know, call or email, 973.425.0110 or
Send us the candidate’s name, office sought, municipality, political party, and contact information. Recommendations do not guarantee an endorsement or financial support. Please contact us with any questions.
