NCJAR News
As real estate professionals, we have a responsibility to understand—and comply with—the laws and regulations that govern our business. Some requirements are not matters of personal preference, office policy, or "best practice." They are legal obligations.
Two of the most important are buyer agency agreements and seller property disclosures.
Buyer Agency Agreements: A Legal Requirement
New Jersey law now requires brokerage services to be governed by a written brokerage services agreement. When a brokerage firm represents a buyer, the agency relationship, compensation terms, and required disclosures must be documented in writing. The agreement must include the New Jersey Real Estate Commission's Consumer Information Statement and clearly disclose the agency relationship before or at the time the brokerage services agreement is signed.
This is more than paperwork—it establishes who you represent, defines your fiduciary duties, and provides transparency for the consumer.
Every REALTOR® should ensure that buyers understand:
NCJAR Summer Backpack & School Supply Drive
July 13 – August 7, 2026
North Central Jersey Association of REALTORS (NCJAR) is proud to kick off our 2026 Summer Backpack & School Supply Drive, and we invite our members and affiliate partners to help make a difference in the lives of local students as they prepare for the upcoming school year.
From July 13 through August 7, 2026, we're collecting new backpacks and essential school supplies to help ensure children in our communities have the tools they need to start the school year with confidence.
How You Can Help
The real estate industry is constantly evolving, and legislative decisions at the local, state, and federal levels can have a direct impact on your business, your clients, and private property rights. That's why it's more important than ever for REALTORS to stay informed and ready to take action.
The REALTOR Party Mobile Alerts (RPMA) program makes advocacy simple. By signing up, you'll receive occasional text alerts whenever there's an important legislative issue affecting the real estate profession. Each alert includes a direct link to a pre-written message that you can quickly review and send to your elected officials in just a few taps.
Whether it's protecting private property rights, promoting housing opportunities, or supporting policies that strengthen the real estate industry, your voice matters. When thousands of REALTORS respond together, lawmakers take notice.
Why Sign Up?
Housing experts continue projecting positive momentum for the second half of 2026.
Inventory is improving.
Buyer demand remains steady.
Mortgage rates have stabilized.
Together, these trends are creating a healthier, more balanced housing market.
Buyers have more choices.
Sellers continue benefiting from historically limited inventory in many North Jersey communities.
REALTORS® have more opportunities to demonstrate their expertise through pricing, negotiation, and local market knowledge.
