The 2021 New Jersey Realtors® Circle of Excellence Sales Award is now open! The NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence® Sales Award® recognizes those members who have demonstrated excellence in the field of salesmanship. This year, there are several important changes are being introduced to streamline the application process:

• Close Date for Rentals
  The close date for rentals will now be the MLS Close Date or, for non-mls transactions, the lease execution date. The previous rule stated the close date was the lease commencement date, therefore a one-year exception has been made for the 2021 application so that you may claim a rental whose lease had closed in 2020, but commenced in 2021, so long as it was not claimed on your 2020 application.
• Verification/Proof Materials
  All verification and proof materials must be uploaded to your online application before submission. As a reminder, transactions and industry units listed as verified do not require proof materials. To view a list of units requiring proof materials, click here.
• Online Application Submission
  Starting in 2021, all applications must be submitted online and approved by the broker/office manager prior to the application deadline. Applications that are not submitted or approved cannot be reviewed and will not be eligible to receive the award. There are no exceptions or appeals to this rule. It is highly recommended that applicants check with their broker to ensure ample time is allotted for review and approval process. No hard-copy applications will be accepted by any local board/association. 

For details on the changes visit coe.njrealtor.com.

The 2021 award levels are:

• Platinum: $20 million and 30 units minimum, or 125 units
• Gold: $12 million and 25 units minimum, or 90 units
• Silver: $6.5 million and 20 units minimum, or 70 units
• Bronze: $2.5 million and 15 units minimum, or 30 units

2021 Important Dates

• Realtors® Political Action Unit Deadline: October 1 – A minimum contribution of $100 to RPAC earns one credit towards the NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Sales Award®. Contribute $100 to RPAC Now
• 2021 Application Deadline: January 10, 2022, at 5 p.m. ET