This week, Realtors Property Resource® released version 1.13 which includes some very powerful new enhancements, such as a new mapping interface and a completely redesigned reports engine. Here are some of the highlights: New Mapping Interface In version 1.13 we have converted the technology that powers RPR maps so they no longer require the Silverlight plugin. This enhancement means that devices that do not support Silverlight, such as the iPad, will now be full [Read more...]
As REALTORS® throughout the country focused on communication, marketing and support systems in preparation for the spring market, RPR remains focused on creating systems which provide the highest value for NAR members. Below are some exciting new features to the existing RPR resources designed to help REALTORS® become more efficient, save time, and increase profitability! RPR Enhanced RPR Blog Released On Wednesday, we went live with a few enhancements to the [Read more...]
I recently returned from the NAR Issues Conference in Miami, which focuses every year on the legislative challenges to our industry. Along with discussions on economics and politics, you could hear a growing dialogue regarding the value of listing data, and an increased focus on the syndication, aggregation and redistribution of that data, both authorized and unauthorized. As a wholly owned subsidiary corporation of the National Association of REALTORS®, RPR is [Read more...]
Hope you all had a happy and healthy holiday season. We are just a few weeks into the New Year and RPR programs are already making progress. Here are some highlights for you to be aware of and add to your business and educational planning for 2012 RPR/NAR BPOR Classes NAR’s BPOR Certification classes are scheduled around the country in Q1 2012 at the rate of about one class per day. Once the class has been completed and your application has been submitted, you will [Read more...]
RPR Year-end wrap up It’s that time of year where all of us take a moment and look back and assess our successes and challenges, as well as look forward to what the coming year. RPR has had a tremendous year of opportunities and achievements and I would like to take a moment and give you an overview of some of the highlights: 600,000 REALTORS® have enrolled in RPR through MLS partnerships by year end Launched redesigned RPR Blog, organizing content by [Read more...]
RPR releases v1.10 Just prior to the NAR Annual Convention in Anaheim, RPR released version 1.10. New functions include a steam-lined new user account sign-up wizard, enhanced and updated census and demographic information in the RPR Neighborhoods tab, and a new investment analysis tool on every property. We also addressed over fifty internal system enhancements suggested by users though our customer supports systems. For a video overview of all the new features [Read more...]
RPR launches to Metropolitan Regional Information Service (MRIS) On October 10, 2011 the RPR Application became was launched to over 42,000 REALTORS® in the MRIS markets which include Washington D.C., Maryland, Northern Virginia, and parts of West Virginia and Pennsylvania. This launch follows a combined effort of RPR’s data and integration staff, Industry Relations Team and MRIS’s technical staff who worked diligently over the summer to offer RPR’s parcel [Read more...]
One of the many advantages of being part of the NAR family is the opportunity to work with other NAR departments to create member benefits for REALTORS®. Earlier this year, RPR began discussing the potential of leveraging RPR’s relationships in the lending industry to add value to a new BPOR Resource Certification program being designed by NAR’s Business Specialties group. The result is a dynamic new BPOR Certification program being offered by NAR to its [Read more...]
Recently, I had the opportunity to read an article posted on RISMedia by Kim Prior with Onboard Infomatics titled, “MLSs Taking Control of Destiny -a Plea, an Observation, a Call to Arms,” I was impressed with the simple but direct way she framed the challenges currently facing our industry. The relevance of the REALTOR®-centric control of the real estate industry is in jeopardy in a way which we all recognize; yet somehow, fall short of the solution which we know [Read more...]
RPR Launches MyRPR.com website If you have received the latest issue of Realtor magazine, you may have noticed that RPR not only has a new look, but a new resource to help RPR users across the country share how the RPR system is helping them create market level value for their clients and customers. With the help of 2011 President Ron Phipps, RPR has launched a new website called MyRPR.com, and associated advertising and communication campaign. MyRPR is designed to [Read more...]
This week, Realtors Property Resource® released version 1.13 which includes some very powerful new enhancements, such as a new mapping interface
Realtors Property Resource® unleashed version 1.13 with some powerful new enhancements, including a new mapping interface and completely
Supporting our partner MLS needs is a top priority for us at Realtors Property Resource®. To that note, we have some terrific news to share