FROM THE CEO’S DESK
New Jersey Realtors® is Your Key to Success I
n today’s limited inventory market paired with higher prices and higher mortgage interest rates, a Realtor® membership is your key to finding success in the industry. With the leading transaction management software, a powerful advocacy arm, the most comprehensive housing market data in the state, and so much more—New Jersey Realtors® is here to help your bottom line and beyond. Here are 8 ways your New Jersey Realtors® membership helps you save:
$209
Streamline Your Transaction Management: Your Realtor® membership includes free access to our premium Transaction Management Software and e-signature tools, which would cost you $199 per year. Plus, access your transaction information on the go with the mobile edition which is $10 per year.
$78
Learn on a Budget: Cut your continuing education costs mandated to keep your license by $78. As a member, you receive free or low-cost access to online self-paced courses, while nonmembers pay $3.50 per credit—an average savings of $6.50 per credit.
$330
$18
Gain Legal Peace of Mind: Obtain invaluable legal support at no extra cost. The average lawyer’s hourly rate in New Jersey is $330, but members can access New Jersey Realtors® Legal Resource Library at any time and submit legalrelated questions at no cost.
Market the Realtor® Value to Consumers: $18 is New Jersey Realtors® cost to advertise to every 1,000 consumers and encourage them to use a Realtor® when buying, selling, or renting a home in New Jersey.
$80
Experience the Triple Play Advantage: New Jersey Realtors® members enjoy an exclusive $80 savings on registration for the Triple Play Realtor® Convention & Trade Expo, providing access to a wide range of bestin-class sessions and events, with many offering continuing education credits included with your registration.
Amp Up Your Social Media Game: New Jersey Realtor® members have free access to Photofy, a content management tool, to help them create and schedule social media posts. Without a New Jersey Realtors® membership, you would pay $23.88 per year for Photofy. Members also have access to free customizable social media templates to help them save time.
$1,000
$10
Advocate for the Industry: The Realtors® Political Action Committee’s advocacy efforts save you from potential tax hikes such as a tax on commissions. Without RPAC’s opposition to commission taxes, Realtors® could owe over $1,000 in taxes on a 3% commission on the average-priced home sold in New Jersey, on top of their regular income taxes.
$23.88
Keep Up With Industry Trends: Members receive a free subscription to New Jersey Realtor® Magazine to help them stay in the know about real estate trends, legislative issues, and more. The typical subscription price is $10 per year for nonmembers of the association.
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