Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS®

Keep It Dry: The ABC’s of Basement Waterproofing
2025-04-03 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | MJAR South River Office, 14 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River, 08882, United States
As changing weather patterns lead to increased basement flooding and foundation concerns, REALTORS® need to be prepared. In this essential course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of basement waterproofing, common water sources, and effective solutions to help guide your clients with confidence. Equip yourself with the knowledge to protect property values, prevent costly issues, and provide expert advice to buyers and sellers.
Earn (1) Elective CE Credit – Course: C20205908
Instructor: Keith Baicker
FREE In-person Class
This Education Session is brought to you by MJAR Affiliate Member, Scaldino Basement Solutions.
Register for this class on NJ REALTORS® Academy of Continuing Education.
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Free Supra Webinar – Agent Training: Managed Access NMA/SA
2025-04-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-24 11:00 - 12:00
Come join Supra for an overview of management access. Please share with your members.
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FREE Bright MLS Webinar: MLS Essentials for new Bright MLS users
2025-04-14 10:00
MLS Essentials for new Bright MLS users
Let us help you get started in our system with a tour of your workspace and a review of all the products and tools that are included with your subscription. We will also cover preferences, notifications, and branding in the MLS to help ensure you are set up for success!
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Free Supra Webinar- Agent Training: Intro to Supra Showing Manager
2025-04-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-22 11:00 - 12:00
Come join Supra for a 60-minute training introduction for you to begin using and scheduling. Please share with your members
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MJAR General Membership Meeting
2025-04-23 09:00 - 12:30 | Crowne Plaza Edison, 2055 Lincoln Highway, Edison, NJ, 08817, United States
All Members are Welcome to Attend
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM – Breakfast & Networking
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM – Membership Meeting
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Additional Educational Sessions
LOCATION:
Crowne Plaza Edison
2055 Lincoln Highway (Route 27) ~ Windsor Ballroom
Edison, NJ 08817
Registration Fee: Members $10 (Non-Members $25)
Continental Breakfast Included. Chance to Win Door Prizes.
Join us to hear updates from 2025 MJAR President, Gareth Farmer, and our dedicated MJAR Committees. Connect and network with fellow REALTOR® and Affiliate members to foster valuable relationships. After the membership meeting, stay to hear from our featured educational session speakers who will share valuable industry insights.
Special Guest Speakers: Jarrod Grasso, NAR SVP of Industry Relations; Kathy Morin, 2025 NJ REALTORS® President; Nick Manis, 2026 NAR Regional VP of NJ, NY & PA; Robert Blackman, Bright MLS, Customer Success Coach.
Additional Educational Sessions: Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Vacant Land Fraud, and Veronica L. McManus, Director of Industry Relations, Realtor Property Resource (RPR) on Keeping the Consumer Informed Using RPR Analytics and Data.
For questions or special accommodations, please contact Maya Castellon at Events@MidJerseyAOR.com.
When you register for this event using the button below, you will need to log in to the MJAR Member Portal. Note: Your Portal username is your NRDS number, and your default password is your last name – all lowercase. Once logged into the Member Portal, go to “Upcoming Events” on the right side of the dashboard, and click on “All” to locate the event and register.
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Join Us for the April 26th Stream Cleanup Day!
2025-04-26 09:00 - 11:00
MJAR’s Community Service Committee is teaming up with the YPN Committee to make a difference on April 26th—and we need YOU! Choose a cleanup location that works best for you and help protect our local waterways.
Top 3 MJAR Cleanup Locations:

East Windsor – Etra Lake Park
Monroe – Community Gardens
Pennington – The Pennington School

For 19 years, the Watershed Institute’s Stream Cleanup has brought together volunteers to remove over 160,000 pounds of trash from our communities. This is a great way to give back, connect with fellow MJAR members, and make a lasting impact.
Let’s keep our streams clean—sign up today! Click below for a full list of locations and registration details.
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Introduction to Short Sales and Foreclosures
2025-05-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual – ZOOM Meeting, ZOOM
The Sokol Law Firm has been handling real estate matters since 2006. We began specializing in short sales around 2010 and since then we have closed over 3,700 short sale transactions. We have a system to handle these complex transactions and a professional, communicative staff to guide you through them. We utilize our own software and short sale documentation but also have a comprehensive database of lender specific documents and lender contacts which allows us to speed up the lengthy short sale process.
Instructor: William G. Sokol, Esq.
FREE Virtual Class – Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85956787086 / Meeting ID: 859 5678 7086
This Education Session is brought to you by MJAR Affiliate Member, The Sokol Firm, Attorneys at Law.
Register by logging into the MJAR Member Portal. Note: Your Portal username is your NRDS number, and your default password is your last name – all lowercase. Once logged into the Member Portal, go to “Upcoming Events” on the right side of the dashboard, and click on the event and register.
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FREE Bright MLS Webinar: Creating a CMA in Bright MLS
2025-05-12 10:00 - 11:00
Creating a CMA in Bright MLS
Learn how to create a comparative market analysis (CMA) in Bright MLS that can help your sellers set the right price or assist your buyers in better understanding the pricing in the current market.
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Shred Day & Ice Cream For Members
2025-05-15 11:00 - 14:00 | MJAR South River Office, 14 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River, 08882, United States
Shred Day **A Free Member Benefit**
Shred your sensitive documents and have some free ice cream — it’s on us!
11:00 AM – 2:00PM
Gather your sensitive documents and bring them to be shredded onsite at the MJAR Headquarters. This is a free benefit of MJAR Members and Affiliates.
Bring your business card for identification to be able to have documents shredded for free. Shredding by American Shredder.
For more information, contact Maya Castellon at events@MidJerseyAOR.com or call (732) 442-3400, Ext. 103. Shredding by American Shredder & Ice Cream by NitroGirl.
Log in to the MJAR Member Portal to register. Note: Your Portal username is your NRDS number, and your default password is your last name – all lowercase. Once logged into the Member Portal, go to “Upcoming Events” on the right side of the dashboard, and click on “Shred Day & Ice Cream” to register.
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NJ Legal Update for Brokers/Managers
2025-05-20 14:00 - 16:00 | MJAR Branchburg Office, 3461 US Highway 22 East, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
Join us for a Legal Update by Conor J. Hennessey, of the Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis Law Firm, for an update on New Jersey legal issues affecting all licensees. The session will be followed by a brief question-and-answer period.
Registration Fee: Members $10 (Non-Members $25)
Log in to the MJAR Member Portal to register. Note: Your Portal username is your NRDS number, and your default password is your last name – all lowercase. Once logged into the Member Portal, go to “Upcoming Events” on the right side of the dashboard, and click on “Shred Day & Ice Cream” to register.
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Tour of BAPS Akshardham Temple
2025-05-22 10:30 - 12:30 | BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, 112 N Main Street, Robbinsville Twp, NJ, 08561, United States
Join a private tour of the largest Hindu temple in North America
BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham
Tour Details:
10:30 AM – Meet at the 50 ft tall golden statue next to the parking lot, near the entrance.
10:50 AM – Our group will proceed together through Security to the Welcome Center.
11:00 AM – Guided tour promptly begins.
**12:00 PM – Join fellow MJAR members for lunch at the Shayona Cafe!**
Please observe the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham dress code here.
Member Cost: $5
Private Guided Tour for MJAR Members
Log in to the MJAR Member Portal to register. Note: Your Portal username is your NRDS number, and your default password is your last name – all lowercase. Once logged into the Member Portal, go to “Upcoming Events” on the right side of the dashboard.
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FREE Bright MLS Webinar: Bright MLS Buyer Tools
2025-06-09 10:00 - 11:00
Bright MLS Buyer Tools
Learn the various ways to effectively work with your buyers through Bright MLS. We will review setting up Contacts, Searching, various ways of sharing your results and how to track your client’s activity.
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You've Got This! Live Webinar with Matthew Ferrara
2025-06-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual – ZOOM Meeting, ZOOM
Brought to you by Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS® and NEXUS Association of REALTORS®
You’ve Got This! With Matthew Ferrara, Real Estate Expert

Matt Ferrara Video MJAR-NEXUS

Join Matthew Ferrara, real estate expert and executive mentor, as he shares key insights on the market and proven methods of growth to inspire you to reach the success you deserve this year.
In this webinar you’ll learn:

How to strengthen your mindset using The Growth Navigator & your Personal Mantra for success
How to create a sustainable sales strategy that drives listings and sales no matter what the market does next
Two things each week that lead to $20-40M pipeline
Shift your marketing approach using optimistic storytelling techniques to drive new business

How to Register:
STEP 1: Start by paying your registration fee through the MJAR Member Portal and you will receive your receipt.
STEP 2: You will receive another confirmation email with the Zoom link to add the event to your calendar. [*Please note: Registration is limited to pre-approved MJAR and NEXUS Members and Non-Members.]
Registration Fee: Members $15 (Non-Members $45)
Log in to the MJAR Member Portal to register. Note: Your Portal username is your NRDS number, and your default password is your last name – all lowercase. Once logged into the Member Portal, go to “Upcoming Events” on the right side of the dashboard.
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How to Write Winning Offers
2025-06-18 10:00 - 11:30 | MJAR Branchburg Office, 3461 US Highway 22 East, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
Are you struggling to get your buyers’ offers accepted in today’s ultra-competitive market? Join us for an exclusive seminar where you’ll learn proven strategies to help your clients win bidding wars and close deals faster. We’ll cover everything from appraisal gap strategies to seller-paid rate buydowns, creative down payment solutions, and how to use lender-backed tactics to strengthen your offers. Walk away with actionable insights, scripts, and tools to position yourself as a top-performing agent in any market.
Instructor: Lucas Hernandez
*HYBRID Offering*
FREE Virtual Class – Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84895165580 / Meeting ID: 848 9516 5580
OR
FREE IN-PERSON LOCATION: MJAR Branchburg Office: 3461 Route 22 E, Bldg.B, Hunterdon Somerset Professional Plaza, Branchburg, NJ 08876
This Education Session is brought to you by MJAR Affiliate Member, MLB Residential Lending.
Register by logging into the MJAR Member Portal. Note: Your Portal username is your NRDS number, and your default password is your last name – all lowercase. Once logged into the Member Portal, go to “Upcoming Events” on the right side of the dashboard, and click on the event and register.
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New Member Orientation
2025-07-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual – ZOOM Meeting, ZOOM
Join our virtual New Member Orientation!
These sessions are designed to provide expert guidance, personalized support, and an overview of the many benefits that come with your MJAR REALTOR® membership. We strongly encourage all new members to attend and gain valuable insights to help you succeed in your real estate journey.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at events@midjerseyaor.com—we’re here to help!
Presented by: Jonathan Kessler, Broker/Realtor
FREE Virtual Orientation – Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82568023147 / Meeting ID: 825 6802 3147
When you register for this event using the button below, you will need to log in to the MJAR Member Portal. Note: Your Portal username is your NRDS number, and your default password is your last name – all lowercase. Once logged into the Member Portal, go to “Upcoming Events” on the right side of the dashboard, and click on the event and register.
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Free Supra Webinar- Agent Training: eKEY Basic & Professional Training
2025-07-09 11:00 - 12:00
Come join Supra for a 90-minute training of all of the features of eKEY Basic and then the last 1/2 hour will be eKEY Professional. Please share with your members
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Find More Sellers
2025-07-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual – ZOOM Meeting, ZOOM
How Top Agents Are Getting More Listings: 15 Tips That Actually Work
Movement Mortgage spoke with leading real estate agents across the country to uncover the strategies they’re using to secure more listings in a competitive market. In this presentation, we’ll share insights from top producers and reveal the proven tactics they’re using to grow their listing inventory right now.
Instructors: Alex Rivera and Jeffrey Koerner
FREE Virtual Class – Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88168699316 / Meeting ID: 881 6869 9316
This Education Session is brought to you by MJAR Affiliate Member, Movement Mortgage.
Register by logging into the MJAR Member Portal. Note: Your Portal username is your NRDS number, and your default password is your last name – all lowercase. Once logged into the Member Portal, go to “Upcoming Events” on the right side of the dashboard, and click on the event and register.
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Free Supra Webinar- Intro to eKey & SupraWEB Essentials
2025-07-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-01 11:00 - 12:00
Come join Supra to interact with the Supra trainer and others for the Q&A monthly review for agents. Please share with your members
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FREE Bright MLS Webinar: Learn About Your New Bright MLS Listing Management System
2025-07-14 10:00 - 11:00
Learn About Your New Bright MLS Listing Management System
Join Bright MLS Success Coach Robert Blackman to discover the smarter, faster way to add and edit your listings! Bright’s new Listing Management system* combines seamless mobile responsiveness with the timesaving power of AI-assisted features for an enhanced experience that helps you get more done with less effort. Join us for a walkthrough of the new system and learn about its efficiency-boosting benefits. (*Available for NJ offices first, Sneak peek for PA agents)
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MJAR Blood Drive
2025-07-23 14:30 - 19:00 | MJAR South River Office, 14 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River, 08882, United States
NJ Blood Services Blood Drive
Brought to you by MJAR’s Community Service Committee
Be a hero in under an hour! The Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS® is proud to host an NJ Blood Services Blood Drive, led by our Community Service Committee. Join us on July July 23rd, anytime between 2:30pm and 7:00pm—roll up your sleeve and help save lives. Your donation can make a life-changing impact right here in our community.
Donations will take place in the NJ Blood Services Bus mobile, conveniently parked outside our office.
Walk-ins are welcome—appointments are encouraged for your convenience! Save time by making an appointment below. Or visit: www.nybc.org/drive – Sponsor code:72990
Prepare to donate:

Eat well and hydrate
Bring a photo ID
Feel good and symptom free
Must be 17+ or 16 with parental consent form
Meet minimum weight requirements
For full eligibility requirements and COVID-19 information, visit nybc.org/eligibility.
Donors 76 years & older will need a doctor’s note unless one is on file.

As a thank you for giving back, all blood donors will be treated to a complimentary catered dinner from a local favorite restaurant—served right here at our office.
Do something amazing today. Save a life. Give Blood!
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