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AUG 2024 AR/RPR Blog Challenge: Share Your Experiences and Insights! 🎉

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RPR Blog Challenge: Share Your Experiences and Insights! 🎉

Kathy Streib and I are excited to announce our August blog challenge, focused on the powerful tool, RPR (Realtors Property Resource).  Many thanks to Brad Andersohn for sharing his wealth of knowledge of RPR and for dispelling the ‘rumor’ that RPR is inaccurate (HINT: It feeds from our MLS).

Whether you're a seasoned agent using RPR daily, a newcomer who's just discovering its potential or a part of our team that may be a perspective homebuyer or seller, we want to hear from you about RPR!

Challenge Details:

  1. For Real Estate Agents and Brokers:
  • Share Your Success Stories: Tell us how you've used RPR to provide value to your clients. Have you discovered any unique features or techniques that have helped you seal the deal? Whether it's creating detailed market analysis reports, using maps and charts to visualize data, or finding hidden gems for your clients, we want to know!
  • Showcase Your Skills: Include diagrams, screenshots, or any visual aids that illustrate how RPR has transformed your approach to real estate. Let your creativity shine!

  • For Our Enthusiastic Stagers, Lenders, Inspectors or Retirees:
  • Your Wishlist: If you're not an agent but joined Brad's amazing presentation on our ZOOM call or read Ed Silva's insightful summary, we want your input! What features or services would you love to see from your real estate agent when searching for your dream home?
  • Share your thoughts and help shape the future of real estate services.

How to Participate:

  • Write a Blog Post: Draft a blog post of at least 300 words, sharing your insights, experiences and wishlists. Keep it engaging, informative and authentic. Share what you really want - what you really, really want! 🎶
  • Submit Your Entry: in the comments below by midnight PST August 31, 2024.
  • Points for recognition: One entry per member will be awarded 1,500 points during the first weeks in September. That doesn’t mean that if you are doing some serious exploring on RPR, you can’t share more than one entry though (no bonus points for additional posts)!!

Why Participate?

  • Inspire Others: Your story could be the catalyst that helps other agents enhance their services.
  • Gain Recognition: Stand out in the community by sharing your innovative use of RPR.
  • Contribute to Change: As a non-agent, your wishlist could influence the future offerings of our real estate agent/broker members.

Kathy & I can't wait to read your stories and ideas. Let's inspire each other and elevate the real estate experience together!

Happy blogging! 📝 And, MANY THANKS to Brad giving us the idea for the challenge. Our last ZOOM call in August will be with Brad to review our August entries, build upon our knowledge or RPR and answer any questions we may have.

RPR AR Challenge



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Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty
Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS
601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell

I love RPR, so I'll participate in this challenge, time permitting. I use it for marketing more than CMA's.

Aug 07, 2024 03:25 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Same here, Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty! Every time I read that some agents prefer their 'brokerage' propaganda, I just want to scream at them about how brainwashed they are! I'm so thankful that we were open-minded to Brad's share and have learned so much just playing around with the app. 

Aug 07, 2024 09:39 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Thank you Debe Maxwell, CRS and Kathy Streib for hosting this August challenge! You inspired me to delve into RPR and check more of what it has to offer. Here is MY ENTRY.

Aug 07, 2024 03:43 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Thank you so much for participating, Dorie Dillard Austin TX. I'm off to read your entry!

Aug 07, 2024 09:40 PM
Marney Kirk
Cummings & Co. Realtors - Towson, MD
Towson, Maryland Real Estate

What a great idea to use the "valuations" from other sites to show how YOU come up with a more accurate value. Great post!

Aug 08, 2024 12:16 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Hi Marney Kirk! Thank you so much! I've never been fond of automation/algorithms and find myself always double-checking and triple-checking data! LOL

I hope you'll participate in this month's challenge, using RPR. It's definitely an app worth learning.

 

Aug 08, 2024 12:45 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Have tried RPR, still have little idea of what it may offer and might give this challenge a go. Thanks for hosting, Kathy Streib and Debe Maxwell, CRS!

Aug 09, 2024 01:35 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with, Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! It's definitely a challenge I'm still working on myself. I hope to have it done by the time Brad returns!

Aug 11, 2024 09:29 AM
Kathy Schowe
California Lifestyle Realty - La Quinta, CA
La Quinta, California 760-333-8886

I wish I could contribute.... but I'm new to this!  Looking forward to reading what others have learned.  Thank you!  Kathy

Aug 11, 2024 10:03 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

I hope you'll give the app a whirl as you see what others are doing, Kathy Schowe - it's a fantastic resource for both our buyers and our sellers.

Aug 11, 2024 07:03 PM
Marney Kirk
Cummings & Co. Realtors - Towson, MD
Towson, Maryland Real Estate

Hi Debe Maxwell, CRS and Kathy Streib  - here is my entry! Thank you for this challenge! Baltimore, MD Home Value - August 2024 RPR Blog Challenge

Aug 11, 2024 12:58 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Thank you so much for your entry, Marney Kirk! I do hope you'll join us on the 27th for our Zoom call.

 

Aug 11, 2024 07:36 PM
Brad Andersohn
Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA
ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

I can see how this challenge has already made quite an impact on the Activerain community, which more importantly means it’s having an impact in your real communities. Super stoked to come back, Always honored and blessed that you’ll have me. This Has even rippled outside The Activerain walls, and I’m hearing from people that I haven’t in decades.. more on that soon. 

Aug 12, 2024 01:49 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Hey there, Brad Andersohn! We are SO blessed to have you sharing your knowledge & enthusiasm with our group. Same here on the outside, blast-from-the-pasts connections!! WOOHOO!!

Aug 13, 2024 07:52 AM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD
http://www.medicalandspaconsulting.com - Vail, CO
Paddy Deighan J.D. Ph.D

Looks like a really fun challenge....alas, I am not able to participate but this is a good challenge!!

Aug 12, 2024 09:06 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Hey Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD! You can participate as a home seller or home buyer - share what data you would like your real estate agent to provide you.

Aug 13, 2024 07:52 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Wow!  Lots of comments.  This is definitely a topic worth writing about ;)   Thank you for the challenge!  Here's my entry !

Aug 13, 2024 04:16 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Great entry! Thanks, Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ!

Aug 19, 2024 11:37 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ

Thank you!

Aug 21, 2024 01:51 PM
Joseph Domino 480-390-6011
Inactive - Scottsdale, AZ
The Art of Storytelling

Debe Maxwell, CRS & Kathy Streib  Thanks for the chance to highlight the value of RPR. I have used it for years and found it a valuable tool.

Here's my entry:  Realtor Property Resource A Sharp Tool For Agents

 

Aug 13, 2024 04:29 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Thanks for participating, Joseph Domino 480-390-6011. I apologize for taking so long to read your entry!

Aug 19, 2024 11:49 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Thank you for sharing, TJ! 

https://activerain.com/blogsview/5856782/--active-rain-s-latest-challenge--will-rpr-make-you-go--wow----

Aug 29, 2024 08:03 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Debe and Kathy - here is my submission to the challenge:  Another RPR Experience.

Thank you for co-hosting.

Aug 15, 2024 04:36 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

As always, Michael Jacobs, a ponderworthy entry! I love how your words always provoke thought in your readers. 

Aug 19, 2024 11:52 PM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP
Big Block LPT Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Retirees Services

I'll likely do this one. Fun topic, well done!

Aug 15, 2024 06:35 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Looking forward to it, Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO!

Aug 19, 2024 11:53 PM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP

Written & Posted in August 26,2024 to Contest Group, I forgot to add it here:
https://activerain.com/blogsview/5856782/--active-rain-s-latest-challenge--will-rpr-make-you-go--wow----

Sep 02, 2024 08:14 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Thank you for putting together this challenge. I use RPP for commercial real estate and find it to provide very valuable information. Here is my entry.

Aug 18, 2024 11:40 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

I love your share, Dr. Paula McDonald - wonderful entry that surely gave me some inspiration!

Aug 19, 2024 11:54 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Good luck to everybody! It’s going to be hard to pick up a winner for a lot of us out there. Keep up the good work and we should have some interesting finalists. :)

Aug 18, 2024 11:05 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Thanks Laura Cerrano! This one is just a challenge so, luckly, we don't have to select a WINNER!!

Aug 19, 2024 11:55 PM
Eileen Burns 954.483.3912
Trans State Commercial Realty Inc. - Fort Lauderdale, FL
FLorida Real Estate Connector

Despite missing Brad Andersohn zoom presentation, I have used RPR since 2017.  This resource is ever evolving.  Thanks for Part 2 coming up this week Brad.

Golden Beach, FL Market Trend #Real Property Resource July 2024

Aug 23, 2024 11:40 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

I'm off to read your post, Eileen Burns 954.483.3912! So impressed that despite missing the meeting, you are sharing your wealth of knowledge with us! 😘

Aug 29, 2024 07:31 PM
Peter Mohylsky
Property Management International-Destin - Sandestin, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

Hey Deb, thanks for everything.  i have not entered one of these challenges in a while but felt motivated today and here is my input.  

My thoughts in words.

Aug 26, 2024 10:01 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

I'm so glad the mood struck you, Peter Mohylsky, Beach Broker! Thank you for participating!

Aug 29, 2024 07:32 PM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

Though a busy month,  I decided to share my thoughts about this program specific to vacant land.  Here is my entry:  RPR and the Devil Is in the Details

Aug 27, 2024 08:52 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Thank you so much for sharing, Leanne Smith! We actually reviewed vacant land on our call this Tuesday! 

Aug 29, 2024 07:33 PM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX
Semi Retired Real Estate Agent

Debe Maxwell, CRS and Kathy Streib - thanks for the challenge. Here is my entry:

Closing More Deals Effectively With RPR

 

Aug 30, 2024 03:40 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Thank you so much for your entry! I apologize for being so tardy getting to these last entries. We had a family loss over the weekend and I am just now taking a few minutes to catch up. Thanks again, Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP!

Sep 02, 2024 10:38 PM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty
Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS
601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell

I have to tell you, Debe, I'm proud I got this written in time. :)

 

RPR is a Great Resource for Mailing Labels

Aug 30, 2024 09:34 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

I'm proud of you, Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty! Ray lost his mom this weekend so, I'm WAY behind on this challenge but, I truly appreciate you participating in this month's challenge.

Sep 02, 2024 10:39 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Here is my entry for the August RPR Challenge. Many thanks to you, Debe Maxwell, CRS and Kathy Streib for hosting.

August RPR Challenge - Why, Yes It Is! 

Aug 31, 2024 10:36 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Thank you for getting this challenge done, Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! I'm playing catch-up and apologize for being so late getting to your entry. 

Sep 02, 2024 10:40 PM