NCJAR News
Gov. Murphy announced new tools to protect New Jersey residents from increasing flood risks including an updated property condition disclosure form that will notify prospective buyers of a property's known flood history and flood risks, and an updated online flood area search tool. The Division of Consumer Affairs form is now available and will be required starting on March 20, 2024. New Jersey Realtors® will also update its Seller’s Property Condition Disclosure Statement and notify members once available.
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The NJR® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® recognizes those members who have demonstrated excellence in the field of salesmanship. The NJAR® Distinguished Sales Club recognizes those members who achieved the NJR® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® for ten or more years.
Click Here to View a List of NCJAR’s 2023 Award Recipients
Click Here to View 2023 Advertising Rules
Click Here to View 2023 NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Advertising Packages
Download COE Logos (Available Feb 1, 2024) - COE logos were emailed to recipients on February 1st, 9am
When creating an advertisement that includes NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® recognition, please keep in mind the award’s advertising rules. IMPORTANT REMINDER: You may NOT advertise your achievement of the award prior to Feb. 1, 2024.
"A local board/association posting or otherwise advertising the award recipients to their respective members prior to the Feb. 1 deadline shall not be considered in violation of Rule #1." DO NOT SHARE OR REPOST THIS ARTICLE ON OR BEFORE FEB 1. Doing so would be considered a violation of the NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Advertising Rules. First Violation: $1,000 fine or loss of the award, at the discretion of the applicant.
**SAVE THE DATE: MARCH 21, 2024 CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE SALES AWARD GALA AT THE VENETIAN*
Black Homeownership: A Journey of Struggles and Triumphs
Black History Month provides an opportunity to reflect on the significant impact of African Americans in various aspects of American history, including their journey in real estate and homeownership. This exploration reveals a complex narrative marked by both struggles against discrimination and triumphs in building communities.
1. The Legacy of Redlining:
Discuss the historical practice of redlining, a discriminatory practice that denied African Americans access to certain neighborhoods, limiting their housing options. Explore how this legacy still influences disparities in homeownership and wealth today.
2. Fair Housing Act of 1968:
Examine the importance of the Fair Housing Act, passed in the aftermath of the Civil Rights Movement. Highlight how this legislation aimed to eliminate housing discrimination and promote equal housing opportunities for all, irrespective of race.
Let’s give a warm welcome to NJCAR’s newest affiliate member, Michael J. Shortt, Attorney, of Saiber LLC.
Michael Shortt focuses his practice on business litigation, business counseling, real estate litigation, employment law, higher education and school law. He routinely appears on behalf of his clients in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania state and federal courts and at administrative hearings.
