NCJAR News
New Jersey Realtors® members are invited to attend a special advocacy event at the State House in Trenton, where New Jersey’s top elected officials have been invited to speak on issues impacting the real estate industry, homeownership, and private property rights.
This REALTORS-only event offers members the opportunity to hear directly from policymakers and engage in conversations about the legislative decisions shaping the future of real estate across New Jersey.
Attendees will also have the chance to connect with fellow real estate professionals from across the state while learning more about the important role advocacy plays in protecting the interests of REALTORS® and property owners.
Event Schedule
Shuttle Service Opens
8:30 AM
NJ REALTORS® Headquarters
10 Hamilton Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08611
New Jersey REALTORS® and brokerages should be aware of major updates coming to the state’s independent contractor rules. On May 5, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) formally adopted regulations clarifying how the state applies the “ABC test” when determining whether a worker is considered an independent contractor or an employee. The regulations are scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2026.
For industries like real estate that rely heavily on independent contractors, these changes are drawing significant attention.
What Is the ABC Test?
New Jersey already uses the ABC test to determine worker classification under laws including the:
- New Jersey Unemployment Compensation Law
- Wage and Hour Law
- Wage Payment Law
Under the ABC test, workers are presumed to be employees unless the business can prove all three of the following:
U.S. existing-home sales fell 3.6% month-over-month and 1.0% year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.98 million, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), as tight supply and ongoing affordability challenges constrained activity. Sales declined month-over-month in all four regions. Year-over-year, sales increased in the South and West but fell in the Midwest and Northeast.
- Single Family Closed Sales were down 11.7 percent to 1,076.
- Townhouse-Condo Closed Sales were up 0.3 percent to 355.
- Adult Communities Closed Sales were up 16.7 percent to 49.
The Quarter Century Club honors NJ Realtor® members who have served as Realtors® or Realtor-Associates® faithfully in New Jersey for 25 years or more. The 2026 application is now available and must be submitted to Michelle Perrone Epstein, NCJAR COO at
No fee required.
Application Requirements:
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Quarter Century Club membership is open to all members of New Jersey Realtors® who have held an active, Realtor® or Realtor-Associate® membership with NJ Realtors® for 25 years or more.
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Proof of 25 years of membership must be submitted with your application. Obtaining proof is the responsibility of the applicant. You may utilize your local board(s)/association(s) to acquire the necessary paperwork. Note: An active license with the New Jersey Real Estate Commission does not constitute active membership status.
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