NCJAR News
The National Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors approved a 2026 budget with no dues increase and passed a Professional Standards Recommendation to clarify language in NAR Code of Ethics Standard of Practice 10-5, which prohibits harassment of any person or persons protected under Article 10 of the Code.
A day earlier, the Executive Committee approved another Professional Standards change, revising language for Policy Statement 29 designed to ensure state and local associations can fairly and consistently enforce the Code of Ethics.
Read the revised Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
Board members also approved a consent agenda to elect the 2026 officers and regional vice presidents. Christine Hansen of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., was elected 2026 President-Elect, and Colin Mullane of Ashland, Ore. was elected 2026 First Vice President.
The meeting opened with a video message from President Donald Trump, who welcomed REALTORS® to Washington and thanked them for support of the House-passed tax reform. NAR routinely invites the U.S. president to address REALTORS® at the Washington meetings. Over NAR's history, nine sitting presidents have addressed the association.
NCJAR Leadership proudly represented our association and members at the 2025 REALTORS®️ Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C., joining thousands of REALTORS®️ from across the nation to make our voices heard on Capitol Hill.
As part of the Hill Visits on June 4, our leadership team met directly with lawmakers to advocate for key industry priorities, including:
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Protecting private property and homeownership rights
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Promoting the economic impact of real estate on our communities
Washington, D.C. – NCJAR’s leadership proudly took the REALTOR® voice to the nation’s capital as Lynn Mortimer, Chris Coccia, and Jairo Rodriguez joined fellow REALTORS® from across the country in a unified effort to advocate for homeownership and fair housing policies.
Representing more than 16,000 members across North Central New Jersey, the NCJAR delegation met with lawmakers and key decision-makers to highlight the critical role of homeownership in building strong communities and a resilient economy. Their mission: to ensure that housing remains accessible, affordable, and protected for all Americans.
A Voice for REALTORS® and the Communities They Serve
During their time on Capitol Hill, Mortimer, Coccia, and Rodriguez focused on pivotal issues including:
Please be advised that NCJAR will observe modified summer office hours beginning today, Friday, June 6th, through Friday, August 29th.
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Closed on Major Holidays
We encourage members to plan their visits and communications accordingly. Thank you, and we wish you a safe and productive summer season.
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