RPR, Capitol Hill and More in July
New Jersey REALTOR®
July’s New Jersey REALTOR®
magazine is all about the tools that work for REALTORS® and the work that REALTORS® do for the industry. The feature, “Don’t Fear the RPR” gives you all the details you need on the new REALTORS® Property Resource (RPR), from debunking some common misconceptions to teaching you how you can use it to your best advantage. This issue is also chocked full of information on NJAR® member’s recent visits to Capitol Hill and the critical legislative issues affecting real estate. Access the issue online or search for a specific article using the New Jersey REALTOR® Database.
New REALTOR® Database Connects Buyers and Sellers with NJAR® Members
A new member benefit available through
www.REALstoryNJ.com will allow consumers to locate and contact REALTORS® across the Garden State. After using the Get the REAL Story® website to educate themselves on the real estate market in New Jersey, potential home buyers and sellers can use the REALTOR® Search function at www.REALstoryNJ.com/realtor_search to find a REALTOR® with certain designations or skills that best match their own needs. Most of the information in a member’s profile will be derived directly from the National REALTOR® Database System (NRDS), including name, nickname, office name, office address, office phone number, designations, and e-mail address. As a member of NJAR® you will also have the opportunity to further customize your profile at no cost by filling in a cell phone number, website address, languages spoken, specialties, coverage areas, and by uploading a photo.
For our members' protection, we have taken steps to prevent scraping of e-mail addresses from the profile pages. Consumers will be able to send an e-mail to a member using a web form that generates a message to the e-mail address in the member's NRDS record. The consumer will not be able to view a member’s e-mail address. In an effort to respect the privacy of our members, however, the REALTOR® Search database also allows you to opt out of receiving said e-mails. Members should contact their local board or association to update their e-mail address or any other contact information.
Some things are better left to a professional. Why not make it easier for a potential client to find you and get the expert guidance they need? We encourage you to look up your name on www.REALstoryNJ.com/realtor_search and complete your profile today.
NJAR®
Online Forms - Internet Explorer No Longer
Required
Since first implementing the
NJAR®
Online Forms website, members were
required to use the Internet Explorer
browser in order to navigate it. In
response to member feedback and in an effort
to make using the NJAR® Online
Forms website easier, NJAR® has
implemented a brand-new version of the site
that works on any web browser! Aside from
Internet Explorer, you may now use browsers
like:
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Mozilla Firefox
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Google Chrome
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Opera
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Safari
Users are no longer limited to using a PC to
use the online forms website. You can now
access the forms using your Mac, Laptop,
Netbook, Android Phone, iPhone, and/or the
iPad! All you need is an internet
connection, so log-on to
www.njarforms.com today!
ATTENTION N.J. REALTORS®: Gain Access to Up-To-Date Property Information to Better Serve Your Clients and Customers!
On Wednesday, April 14, 2010, NJAR® hosted a webinar titled, "Sneak Peek: REALTORS® Property ResourceTM (RPR) Database." This webinar
provided viewers with a demonstration of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®' (NAR) new RPR database slated to launch in the second quarter of 2010. The purpose of the RPR database is to provide and manage information regarding all commercial, residential and vacant land properties in the United States so that REALTORS®, REALTOR®-ASSOCIATE members and Instituate Affiliate members can access the most accurate and up-to-date information to use with their clients and customers. During this webinar, Vice President of Industry Relations for RPR, Ron France, explained in further detail what the database is, exactly what functions it will perform, and the multitude of ways REALTORS®
can benefit from its use.
View the webinar by visiting the webinars page.
NJAR® Unveils Legal Database for Members
Risk reduction in the real estate industry is critical to the way in which REALTORS® conduct business. NJAR® has created a searchable legal database that allows members to reference summaries of various New Jersey real estate brokerage cases and their decisions in order to help manage risks while conducting business. This valuable member benefit is accessible at http://www.njar.com/risk_management/legal. To search the database, you can enter your search criteria or leave the criteria blank and the summaries of published New Jersey brokerage cases will appear. For further information on helpful risk management practices, visit the NJAR® Risk Management webpage.
Join the NJAR® Chapter of the Young Professionals Network!
The Young Professionals Network (YPN) is a growing group of young, career-minded real estate professionals who want to stay abreast of the latest tools, resources, and networking opportunities. As a member, you'll receive invitations to exclusive events at REALTOR® conferences, news on how to get involved in leadership roles in your local, state, and national associations, and updates on new tools that will help you grow your career.
If you are interested in joining the New Jersey Association of REALTORS® (NJAR®) Chapter, please e-mail Teresa Tilton, Director of Member Services & Federal Liaison at
732-494-5616.
REALTORS® Federal Credit Union Offers Real Value
Created for REALTORS®, REALTORS® Federal Credit Union offers its members real value in the form of fewer fees, competitive loan rates and great dividends on savings and investments. As a new partner in the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®' (NAR) REALTOR Benefits® Program, you can trust that your credit union is friendly to REALTORS®. Members can enjoy eChecking with online bill payment options, easy money transfer capabilities, and more. For additional information on the REALTORS® Federal Credit Union, visit www.realtorsfcu.org.
