5 Tips To Successfully Explore RPR

REALTORS® Property Resource (RPR) was launched for ARMLS subscribers on October 5th 2010.  This nationwide database of parcel information, market statistics, and community demographics is organized behind a REALTOR® only login at http://www.narrpr.com.  Bookmark the site.   Memorize your login.  This will be one you check out more than once.

I recommend you give yourself about a half an hour for your first RPR experience.  You’ll need your NRDS number (What’s my NRDS number?) to initially set up your account.  After your first sign-in, you’ll be able to access with your email and a custom password – you won’t need your NRDS number every time.

On your first login you’ll be able to set your default market areas and start your exploration.

Resource: RPR Help Desk

5 Tips For Successful Exploration

1. Be on the look out for tabs!  They usually have great things in them.  If you see tabs, click them.

2.  Be aware of the “Deeper Search” link.  It hold lots of good search fields.

3. Watch for the ‘Report’ button.  This is quick access for getting the data out of RPR in a PDF format so you can share it will sellers, buyers, or leads.

4.  It’s okay to fill out your Profile!  Your Profile information is automatically added to the property and market reports.  Be sure to add your logo (or picture), company name, website, et cetera.

5. Last but not least, look up your house!  Although the estimated value may cause you to flinch, I like starting with something familiar.

Once you’ve explored, come back and share what you like/dislike.

I’ll start.  I like the market reports.  I’m thinking REALTORS® will be able to offer them to website visitors in exchange for contact information.  I dislike the fact the intro video is 27 minutes!  However, if you’d like to see home value heat maps in action fast forward to 4 minute mark.

Okay, your turn!