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Do you know an NCJAR member who is advancing fair housing, reducing barriers to homeownership or creating meaningful change in underserved communities?
The National Association of REALTORS® is now accepting nominations for its 2027 Fair Housing Champion Award. This national honor recognizes REALTORS® whose leadership, advocacy, education or community work advances fair housing and expands housing opportunities for all.
NCJAR’s Own Fair Housing Champion
In 2025, NCJAR member and past president William “Bill” Flagg was named an NAR Fair Housing Champion and celebrated nationally throughout the year.
Bill’s leadership helped make fair housing and inclusion a lasting part of NCJAR’s work. His efforts supported fair housing education, stronger community partnerships, multicultural leadership development and programs connecting underserved families with homeownership resources.
His recognition demonstrated that local leadership can have a national impact. Read Bill Flagg’s story and learn more about his work.
Someone you know could be the next Fair Housing Champion.
Who Should Be Nominated?
AI can draft appointment confirmations, listing updates, negotiation summaries, and client communications.
Best Practices
- Review every email before sending.
- Remove confidential information from AI prompts.
- Ensure the tone reflects your relationship with the client.
Potential Risks
Never upload:
- Contracts
- Client financial information
- Confidential negotiations
- Personal identifying information
Public AI tools may retain or process submitted information depending on their terms of service. Brokers should establish clear office policies governing AI use.
How REALTORS® Are Using AI
AI helps create:
- Property summaries
- Open house scripts
- Neighborhood highlights
- Buyer FAQs
- Social media announcements
Best Practices
- Verify every property feature.
- Review Fair Housing language.
- Ensure marketing complies with New Jersey advertising requirements.
Potential Risks
AI-generated marketing can unintentionally:
- Misrepresent a property.
- Suggest buyer preferences.
- Create Fair Housing concerns.
- Use misleading images.
Lace up your favorite sneakers and join us for one of NCJAR's most exciting events of the year!
The 2026 RPAC Sneaker Ball brings together REALTORS®, affiliate partners, and community leaders for an evening of networking, entertainment, and advocacy while supporting the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC).
Thursday, September 17, 2026
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Hanover Manor | East Hanover, NJ
Come dressed in your formal attire paired with your most creative, stylish, or decorated sneakers and enjoy a fun evening with fellow real estate professionals.
Your attendance helps support RPAC's mission to protect private property rights, promote homeownership, and advocate for issues that impact the real estate industry.
Connect. Make an impact. Support RPAC.
Register today and be part of an unforgettable evening while making a difference for our industry.
REGISTER ONLINE
Contributions to RPAC are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. Contributions are voluntary and are used for political purposes. The amounts indicated are merely guidelines and you may contribute more or less than the suggested amounts provided your contribution is within applicable contribution limits. The National Association of REALTORS® and its state and local associations will not favor or disadvantage any member because of the amount contributed or a decision not to contribute. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal. Unless otherwise required by applicable law, any request for the refund of a contribution must be made within two (2) business days of the date on which you authorize RPAC to charge you for said contribution. Your contribution is split between National RPAC and the State PAC in your state. Contact your State Association or PAC for information about the percentages of your contribution provided to National RPAC and to the State PAC. The National RPAC portion is used to support federal candidates and is charged against your limits under 52 U.S.C. 30116.
