Articles & Guides

• NJ Real Estate Agent Website Rules: What Your Site Must Show
• Is Real Estate School Tax Deductible?
• Gross, Net and Percentage Leases Explained
• Using the PSI Content Outline as Your NJ Exam Study Checklist
• The NJ Anti-Eviction Act: What Leasing Agents Need to Know
• Selling Your Own Home in NJ Without an Agent: What the Law Still Requires
• Rent vs Buy in New Jersey: How to Run the Numbers
• The NJ Pinelands: What the Pinelands Rules Mean for Buyers and Agents
• Negotiating Inspection Repair Requests in NJ: A Guide for New Agents
• Answering "Is This a Good Neighborhood?" Without Steering in NJ
• What Is a NJ Referral Agent License and Who Is It For?
• Property Surveys in NJ Home Purchases: What They Show and Why Buyers Order Them
• Contract to Closing: A Transaction Checklist for New NJ Agents
• Running a Study Group for the NJ Real Estate Exam
• The NJ Fair Chance in Housing Act: Criminal History and Rental Applications
• Months of Supply: How to Tell a Buyer's Market From a Seller's Market
• Buying a Home "As Is" in NJ: What It Does and Doesn't Mean
• Health Insurance and Retirement Options for Self-Employed NJ Agents
• Flashcards and Spaced Repetition for the NJ Real Estate Exam
• Underground Oil Tanks in NJ Home Sales: What Buyers, Sellers and Agents Should Know
• Building a CMA Step by Step as a New NJ Agent
• Military Spouses and NJ Real Estate Licenses: Portability Options
• Seller Concessions vs Price Reductions: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know
• Managing Test Anxiety Before the NJ Real Estate Exam
• Resale Certificates of Occupancy in NJ: Why Town Rules Differ
• Preparing Your First Listing Presentation as a New NJ Agent
• Planning for Uneven Income as a New NJ Real Estate Agent
• Condos, Co-ops and 55+ Communities in NJ: How They Differ for Buyers
• Working With Real Estate Investors as a New NJ Agent
• Smoke and CO Alarm Certificates for NJ Home Sales and Rentals
• Real Estate as a Parent: What "Flexible" Really Means in NJ
• Selling Your Home and the Capital Gains Exclusion (Section 121)
• Tracking Leads and Clients: Simple Systems for New NJ Agents
• How to Read Tricky Multiple-Choice Questions on the NJ Real Estate Exam
• Lead-Based Paint Disclosure for Pre-1978 Homes: Federal Rules NJ Agents Follow
• Representing Buyers on New Construction in NJ
• 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges Explained for NJ Agents and Investors
• Real Estate Appraiser vs Agent in NJ: Two Different Careers
• Leasing and Property Management on the NJ Real Estate Exam
• Cold Calling and the NJ Do Not Call Law: Rules for Real Estate Agents
• From Healthcare to Real Estate: Getting a NJ License Around Shift Work
• "Time Is of the Essence" in NJ Real Estate Contracts: What It Means
• Social Media Content Ideas for New NJ Agents That Stay Within the Rules
• Practice of Real Estate on the NJ Exam: Fair Housing, Antitrust and Duties
• Fair Housing in NJ Real Estate Ads: Words and Images to Avoid
• How to Become a Licensed Real Estate Instructor in NJ
• Can You Take NJ Real Estate CE Online? What the Rules Require
• What Is the NJ Real Estate Guaranty Fund (and Why Part of Your Fee Goes to It)?
• The NJ Real Estate Industry Map: Who Does What in a Home Sale
• Choosing a Niche as a New NJ Agent: Rentals, First-Time Buyers, Shore and Investors
• Earnest Money Deposits in NJ: Who Holds Them and When They're Due
• Can You Take the NJ Real Estate Course Before You Turn 18?
• Hosting Your First Open House in NJ: A Practical Checklist
• The Week Before Your NJ Real Estate Exam: A Day-by-Day Plan
• Written Buyer Agreements in NJ: When You Need One and What It Must Say
• NJ vs PA vs NY vs DE Real Estate License Requirements Compared
• How NJ Property Taxes Work: Assessments, Equalization and Tax Rates
• How Much Do Real Estate Agents Make in New Jersey? What the Data Shows
• Disclosures and Transfer of Title on the NJ Real Estate Exam
• Disclosed Dual Agency in NJ: Informed Consent and Its Limits
• What the 75 Hours Are Spent On: NJ's Required Course Topics
• Working Your Sphere of Influence Without Being Pushy
• How to Use Practice Exams for the NJ Real Estate Exam (Without Fooling Yourself)
• Buying or Selling Property as a NJ Licensee: Your Disclosure Duties
• Already Licensed in New York? How to Add a New Jersey Real Estate License
• What Has Changed in NJ Real Estate Licensing Recently?
• Moving to New Jersey With a Pennsylvania Real Estate License: What You Need to Do
• Do You Need a Real Estate License to Be a Property Manager in New Jersey?
• Do You Need a Real Estate License to Be a Leasing Agent in NJ?
• Unlicensed Real Estate Activity in NJ: What's Prohibited and the Penalties
• Getting the Most Out of a Live Online Real Estate Class
• Types of Deeds: Bargain and Sale, Warranty and Quitclaim
• Starting a Commercial Real Estate Career in New Jersey
• Testing Accommodations for the NJ Real Estate Exam (ADA)
• What Activities Require a Real Estate License in New Jersey?
• Is the NJ Real Estate Exam Hard? What Makes It Challenging
• Cap Rate, Equity and Rate of Return Explained Simply
• Real Estate Agent Safety: Showings, Open Houses and Meeting New Clients
• How Many Weeks Does the NJ 75-Hour Real Estate Course Take?
• NJ Real Estate Education Waivers: Out-of-State Licensees, Attorneys, Degrees and Veterans
• How Mortgage Rates Affect NJ Buyers (and What Agents Should Explain)
• Easements, Encroachments and Liens: Property Rights Basics
• Working as a Licensed Real Estate Assistant in NJ: A Way Into the Business
• Land Use Controls on the NJ Exam: Zoning, Taxes and Private Restrictions
• How to Get a NJ Real Estate License Certification or License History
• Getting a NJ Real Estate License in Retirement or Semi-Retirement
• Closing Cost Vocabulary: Escrow, Prepaids, Points and Title Charges
• Joining a Real Estate Team vs. Working Solo as a New NJ Agent
• Valuation and Market Analysis on the NJ Real Estate Exam
• Changing Your Name or Address on a NJ Real Estate License
• From Teacher to Real Estate Agent in NJ: Timing the Switch
• Reinstating an Expired or Inactive NJ Real Estate License
• Real Estate Agent vs Mortgage Loan Originator in NJ: Different Licenses
• Title Searches and Title Insurance in Plain English
• Property Ownership on the NJ Exam: Estates, Co-Ownership and Fixtures
• Can You Be a Part-Time Real Estate Agent in New Jersey?
• Mortgage, Inspection and Appraisal Contingencies: What They Mean
• Working With First-Time Buyers in NJ: What New Agents Should Know
• The NJ Law Against Discrimination (LAD) for Real Estate Agents
• NJ Seller Disclosure Statement Requirements: What Sellers and Agents Must Know
• Taxes for New NJ Real Estate Agents: 1099 Income, Estimated Payments and Deductions
• Financing on the NJ Real Estate Exam: Loans, Lending Laws and What to Know
• Where to Find Reliable NJ Housing Market Data
• The NJ Real Estate Glossary: Terms New Agents Hear in Their First Year
• Failed the NJ Real Estate Exam? How to Read Your PSI Score Report and Plan a Retake
• Tuition Refunds and Student Contracts at NJ Real Estate Schools
• How to Check That a NJ Real Estate School Is Licensed
• Fixtures vs. Personal Property: What Stays With the House?
• Reporting an Arrest or Conviction to the NJ Real Estate Commission
• Can a NJ Real Estate Salesperson Be Paid Through an LLC?
• Writing a First-Year Business Plan as a New NJ Agent
• A Veteran's Guide to Getting a NJ Real Estate License
• How MLSs Work in New Jersey: GSMLS, NJMLS, Bright and the Regional Systems
• Taking the NJ Real Estate Exam Remotely: PSI Setup, Room Rules and Tech Check
• Questions to Ask a NJ Brokerage Before You Sign On
• Comparative Market Analysis vs. Appraisal: What's the Difference?
• Your First Year as a New NJ Real Estate Agent
• Missing Classes in the NJ 75-Hour Course: How the Attendance Rule Works
• Studying the New Jersey Law Items on the PSI Exam: A Topic-by-Topic Guide
• Can You Get a NJ Real Estate License With a Criminal Record?
• What Does a NJ Real Estate Agent Actually Do All Day?
• Exclusive Right to Sell, Exclusive Agency and Open Listings Explained
• Contracts on the NJ Real Estate Exam: What the 19% Covers
• How Do You Become a Real Estate Broker in NJ?
• Which Local REALTOR® Board Covers Your NJ County?
• Agency on the NJ Real Estate Exam: Concepts That Show Up Most
• What Is the New Jersey Real Estate Commission and What Does It Do?
• Where Are the PSI Real Estate Test Centers in New Jersey?
• NJ Real Estate Continuing Education and License Renewal
• Changing Careers to Real Estate in New Jersey
• School Final Exam vs. the NJ State Exam: What's the Difference?
• Real Estate Agent vs. REALTOR® vs. Broker: What the Titles Mean in NJ
• Do NJ Real Estate Agents Get a Salary or Commission?
• Real Estate Math on the NJ PSI Exam: The Calculations You Need to Know
• NJ Attorney Review: How the Three-Business-Day Period Works
• Live Zoom vs Self-Paced vs In-Person: Choosing Your NJ Real Estate Course Format
• You Passed the NJ Real Estate Exam: What Happens Next?
• How to Find a Sponsoring Broker in NJ (and Why You Need One)
• NJ Real Estate License Fingerprinting and Background Check: A Step-by-Step Guide
• The NJ 75-Hour Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course: What It Covers and How It Works
• How Long Does It Take to Get a NJ Real Estate License? Timeline and the One-Year Deadline
• The NJ Real Estate Exam (PSI): Format, Content, and Test-Day Guide
• How Much Does a NJ Real Estate License Cost? Every Fee Explained
• NJ Real Estate Salesperson License Requirements: Who Qualifies?
• How to Get a Real Estate License in New Jersey: The Complete Guide
• How to Study for the NJ Real Estate Exam While Working Full-Time
• Cherry Hill NJ Real Estate School