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👉 Active Rain’s Latest Challenge: Will RPR Make You Go 'Wow'? 😲

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Real Estate Agent with Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 CA BRE# 01261476

REALTORS® Property Resource (RPR) is a tool provided by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) for real estate professionals. It’s a comprehensive database that offers detailed property information, market trends, and analytics to help REALTORS® make informed decisions and provide valuable insights to their clients.

As a longtime user of Cloud CMA and InfoSparks, I initially didn’t see the need for RPR. However, after becoming an Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) this year, I discovered that the RPR training provided during my certification was loaded with invaluable tips and tricks!

When you first open RPR, you’re greeted with a colorful MLS map that displays properties matching your pre-set criteria. Since my focus is on residential properties only, my listing criteria and zip codes are set accordingly.

RPR offers several key features:

  • Property Criteria Customization: You can set up criteria to include or exclude distressed properties, rentals, commercial properties, open houses, land for sale, and occupancy types.

  • Current and Previous Listings: Quickly access and view your current and past listings.

  • Market Trends: View and share up-to-date market trends.

  • Map Search: Search for properties in specific neighborhoods or developments using a detailed map.

  • School Searches: Provide lists of all schools available within a zip code.

  • Neighborhood Searches: Analyze market trends, demographics, and property values in specific neighborhoods.

  • Custom Reports: Create Comparative Market Analyses (CMAs), listing presentations, and seller net sheets.

  • Buyer and Seller Prospecting: Tools to help you prospect for potential buyers or sellers.

  • Marketing Pieces: Create dynamic property flyers, reports, mailing labels, and lots of customization features and tools. Below is a sample of a flyer you can make:

RPR is designed to enhance the capabilities of REALTORS®, making it easier for them to deliver comprehensive, data-driven services to their clients. There are plenty of videos and helpful info to guide you through this robust platform and HELP options like, their library, email for specific help, Live Chat, or if you need more help? Call them(877) 977-7576•24 hours a day, seven days a week!

I have leveraged the data available in REALTORS® Property Resource (RPR) to secure my last two listings, both of which were with homeowners who had a strong affinity for data and analysis, particularly those with engineering backgrounds. These clients appreciated the comprehensive, data-driven insights that RPR provides, which helped me build trust and demonstrate the value of my services. 

In addition to securing listings, I have utilized RPR’s neighborhood and school report information to assist buyers in refining their property searches. The detailed data on neighborhood trends, school ratings, and demographic information allowed buyers to make more informed decisions, guiding them to areas that best fit their needs and preferences. This ability to offer tailored, data-rich insights has been instrumental in helping clients find their ideal homes and has significantly enhanced the value of the services I provide.

REALTORS® Property Resource (RPR) is a tool provided by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) for real estate professionals...and trust me only the real pros are utilizing it, which makes you stand out when you do!

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Thomas J. Nelson
REALTOR®, CRS, RCS-D, CDPE, e-Pro, Certified Military Home Specialist, Luxury Home Specialist, Author, Keynote Speaker and  Podcast Host 

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Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thank you, Thomas, for sharing your insights on the REALTORS® Property Resource (RPR) and how it can enhance our services as real estate professionals! I appreciate your detailed explanation of its features and your personal experience leveraging RPR to build trust with clients while providing them with valuable, data-driven insights.

Aug 26, 2024 01:29 PM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO

Thanks for taking the time to comment on this post!

Aug 26, 2024 04:24 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Thomas this is an awesome post on RPR.  It's amazing the amount of detail RPR can provide to create extensive reports for clients. What client wouldn't want to receive a well documented report from their agent - none that I know! Thank you for writing it up!

Aug 26, 2024 02:11 PM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO

Thank you for your insightful comment on my post Anna "Banana" Kruchten 😀

Aug 26, 2024 04:25 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Great job on this RPR post. The pictures look great. Nice!

Aug 26, 2024 02:48 PM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO

Thanks for your thoughtfulness and support!

Aug 26, 2024 04:25 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Thomas,

Okay I'm sold! Great post and you have shown me even more amazing amounts of detail RPR can provide to create extensive reports for clients!

Aug 26, 2024 03:04 PM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO

Thanks for your kind comment Dorie Dillard Austin TX -glad I could "sell" you - I take that as a huge compliment!

Aug 26, 2024 04:26 PM
Peter Mohylsky, Beach Broker
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

I am glad that a lot more folks are getting on the rpr train.  It is a great resource that updated regularly with new features. 

Aug 26, 2024 03:34 PM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO

I appreciate your feedback Peter Mohylsky, Beach Broker  

Aug 26, 2024 04:26 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Tech tools have totally changed the landscape of the real estate arena, Thomas.  RPR sounds like a great resource.

Aug 26, 2024 05:22 PM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO

Yep, but we do need to remember, they are only tools, the fundamentals are still required  -  never replaced.😉

Aug 26, 2024 05:25 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Thomas, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Clubgroup!  

Aug 26, 2024 05:25 PM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO

😀🙃😇

Aug 26, 2024 06:00 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Thomas - I'm so happy this was featured!!!! You did an excellent job of outlining what made you go WOW!

Aug 26, 2024 05:42 PM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO

Kathy Streib Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment! I’m glad you enjoyed the post, and I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. Your feedback really means a lot to me!

Aug 26, 2024 05:59 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Thomas,
Excellent post, Thomas. Even people who aren't data-driven are impressed by the amount of information RPR can provide.

Aug 26, 2024 05:43 PM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO

I’m so glad you enjoyed the post Carol Williams Thank you for your kind words!😀 

Aug 26, 2024 06:00 PM
Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

In all honesty, I had no idea what RPR is and now you have piqued my interest! I have to bookmark this and read it again. Thank you! 

Aug 27, 2024 01:06 AM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO

Free to all NAR REALTORS!

Aug 27, 2024 11:06 AM
Brad Andersohn
Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA
ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

Lets talk RPR today. Join the AR Zoom call, would love to see you there my friend!!

Aug 27, 2024 10:17 AM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO

Brad Andersohn oh my friend I'm in a Zoom workshop every Tuesday - I'm in it right now in fact LOL. I'm unable to attend the AR zooms as a result.

Aug 27, 2024 11:05 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Thomas, I love using RPR, but many agents are not using the phone app which is awesome when you are out with clients searching for an area home.

Aug 27, 2024 11:29 AM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO

Thanks a lot for your response! I really appreciate your input.

Aug 27, 2024 01:12 PM
Pete Cullen ~ Broker Associate, GRI,CRS
Bailey Properties, Inc. - Santa Cruz, CA
Serving The Entire Monterey Bay Area

Innovate, learn, adapt, grow, thrive : )

Aug 28, 2024 06:15 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

I am finding new elements every time I open it up, and have been using it to reach out to potential clients with information on their properties and where they may be looking as well. Nice post, great graphics, well deserved feature congratulations.

Aug 28, 2024 11:30 AM
Dee Toohey
Innovative Realty Solutions Group - Longwood, FL
Broker, ABR, AHWD, CIPS, FMS, ePro

I have used and taught RPR for NAR for many years. It's a great tool for many reasons. My buyers and sellers love the reports. I love the APP to get info while onsite. I love the ability to make adjustments for upgrades done or needed to be done. I just wish they'd add a pool.  (I live in Florida.)

Aug 28, 2024 12:31 PM
Eileen Burns 954.483.3912

Hi Dee Toohey would you be open to doing a presentation on RPR from your prospective? Call me 954.483.3912 let's chat.   We zoom every Tuesday at 2pm eastern.

Sep 01, 2024 07:15 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO I am not a Realtor so do not have access to RPR.  But I have attended the ZOOM presentations Brad Andersohn has presented on our ActiveRain Weekly ZOOM Meetings, and from what I have seen, it has me saying WOW!!!

Aug 28, 2024 03:33 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh, this is fantastic, TJ! I love all of the demographics that RPR provides and the presentations are fabulous! 

I'm with Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty - I love the phone app and being able to share quick comps and/or valuable information for properties that I'm showing at the time. It's a fabulous tool! 

Thank you so much for participating in this month's challenge - great entry.

Aug 29, 2024 07:27 PM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
Serving Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Seniors

Debe Maxwell, CRS thank you for the challenge, it made me explore RPR deeper than I was presently using it, I learned from this experience...which is always a perk of the participation! 😉

Aug 29, 2024 08:00 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Well, you certainly knocked it out of the park with your 'discovery,' Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO!

Aug 29, 2024 08:17 PM
Eileen Burns 954.483.3912
Trans State Commercial Realty Inc. - Fort Lauderdale, FL
FLorida Real Estate Connector

Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO your presentation on your deep dive is appreciated by many here in our AR community.  Another benefit of membership to add to the toolbox.  We appreciate your participation in the monthly challenge as well.  Well done example you implemented immediately.  Awesome😎

Sep 01, 2024 07:18 AM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO

Oh wow thank you so much Eileen Burns 954.483.3912 -very kind of you to share.

Sep 01, 2024 08:40 AM
Brad Andersohn
Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA
ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

I'm not limited to RPR or Zoom just like the rest of you. If anyone needs help or has any questions, I'm always available (and not limited to) anything whatsoever!!

 

And I like it that way!!  :-)))))))))))))

Sep 03, 2024 12:51 PM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO

Thank you Brad Andersohn I may hit you up for some RPR and non-RPR pow-wow.

Sep 03, 2024 02:07 PM