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Why Stay Informed:
Congratulations to George A. Castro IV for being selected to receive the NCJAR Rookie of the Year Award for 2023.
George A. Castro IV was born in Livingston, New Jersey on March 13, 2002. Castro began his education at the Oratory Preparatory School in Summit, New Jersey, and currently attends the Stillman School of Business and Economics at Seton Hall University.
As a Realtor®, your top priority is to provide exceptional service to your clients and facilitate successful real estate transactions. However, in the digital age, scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their attempts to defraud unsuspecting professionals like you. Recently, two North Central Jersey Association of Realtors (NCJAR) brokers were targeted by a scammer who sought to take advantage of their expertise. It is crucial for all real estate agents, especially those operating in Morris County, NJ, to be vigilant and informed about such fraudulent activities.
The Scam
The scammer in this case reached out to NCJAR brokers, claiming to have vacant land available for sale in Morris County, NJ. The scammer insisted on selling the property quickly and at a surprisingly low price. To add an air of legitimacy, they provided the broker with the owner's identification information, which they might have obtained through various illicit means.
Red Flags to Look Out For
Congratulations to William “Bill” Flagg of ERA Queen City Realty, Scotch Plains, for being selected to receive the prestigious NCJAR REALTOR® of the Year Award for 2023.
A well-respected REALTOR®, Broker and mentor within the community, Bill has been licensed since 1982. He is a longtime recipient of the New Jersey REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Award and is also a NCJAR CE instructor. Bill has been a Trustee since 2006 of the former Greater Union County Association of REALTORS® then, post-merger with the North Central Jersey Association of REALTORS® to the present day. Bill held the positions of both Treasurer and President
Elect in both associations. Bill served as NCJAR’s 2022 President. (Additionally, President of the former Greater Union County Association of REALTORS® 2009 and 2010).