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Consumer Resources

Real estate transactions, whether buying, selling, renting, or managing property, involve critical decisions that can have long-lasting impacts. By offering expert insights, timely updates on laws and regulations, and market trends specific to New Jersey, our resources help you stay informed and prepared at every step. These resources are especially important in today’s evolving market, ensuring you have the knowledge to make decisions that align with your goals and protect your best interests.


Our Real Estate Planning Guide

Our Real Estate Planning Guide is a comprehensive resource designed to educate buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants about every stage of the real estate journey, with information tailored specifically to real estate transactions in New Jersey. Featuring expert insights, market trends, and updates on 2024 real estate law changes, this guide empowers you with the knowledge needed to make confident and informed decisions.


The National Association of Realtors (NAR) publishes Consumer Guides packed with essential information to help buyers and sellers navigate the real estate process with confidence. Whether you're purchasing your first home, selling a property, or looking to better understand the complexities of real estate, these resources provide valuable insights to support informed decision-making at every stage. We have provided links to the guides below for your convenience.

2024 NAR SETTLEMENT INFORMATION

In 2024, NAR settled a law suit related to broker commissions that impacts both buyers and sellers. 

Click here to learn what has changed for buyers.

Click here to learn what has changed for sellers.

Click here for NAR Settlement FAQs

 

SELLER INFORMATION

If you're thinking about selling your home, the guides below offer valuable insights to support your journey.

Consumer Guide: Ten Questions to Ask a Seller's Agent

Consumer Guide: Listing Agreements

Consumer Guide: Seller Concessions

Consumer Guide: Offers of Compensation

CONSUMER GUIDES

If you're navigating the real estate market, the guides below offer valuable information for both buyers and sellers.

Consumer Guide: REALTORS’® Duty to Put Client Interests Above Their Own

Consumer Guide: Agency and Non-Agency Relationships

Consumer Guide: Multiple Listing Services (MLSs)

Consumer Guide: Home Inspections

Consumer Guide: Homeowners Insurance

Consumer Guide: Flood Insurance

Consumer Guide: Fair Housing

BUYER INFORMATION

If you're considering purchasing a home, the guides below contain helpful information to support you throughout the process:

Consumer Guide: Buying Your First Home

Consumer Guide: Ten Questions to Ask a Buyer's Agent

Consumer Guide: Negotiating Written Buyer Agreements

Consumer Guide: Steps Between Signing and Closing on a Home

Consumer Guide: Mortgages and Financing

Consumer Guide: The Appraisal Process

Consumer Guide: What Veterans Need to Know About Buying a Home


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Truth In Renting

The New Jersey Truth in Renting Guide, published by the Department of Community Affairs, educates landlords and tenants about their rights and responsibilities under state law.  If you are considering renting out your property or leasing an apartment this guide will help you make an informed decision.


New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Truth in Renting Guide