Housing Market Forecast

Thank You for Joining Our Free Webinar: “How to Build the Strongest Offer”

Thank you to everyone who joined us for NCJAR’s free webinar, “How to Build the Strongest Offer,” presented by our Affiliate Business Partner, Robert Veech of Luminate Bank.

This informative session equipped attendees with strategies to help buyers stand out in today’s competitive market—addressing challenges like cash buyers, waived appraisals, contingent offers, and limited equity. Participants learned practical tools to craft stronger offers, navigate contingencies confidently, and maximize purchasing power.

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Upcoming Free RPR Webinars and MORE!

Upcoming Free RPR Webinars and MORE!

Everyone has different learning styles. Some want to watch a quick video, others want to print out a guide and read every detail, step-by-step. RPR got you covered.The RPR Learning Center lets you choose how and what you want to brush up on when it comes to RPR features and capabilities. Choose by time, skill level, topics and learning type.Register Online for Upcoming RPR Webinars:

• Wednesday, October 8th at 2pm ET – Crack the Code of Pricing: How to Nail CMAs with RPR’s Data-Driven Tools
• Thursday, October 9th at 12pm ET – Become the “Go-To” Expert Share Local Market Insights with RPR’s Market Trends Data

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Unlock the Power of RPR’s Next-Gen Reports: Templates vs. Reports

As modern REALTORS®, we rely on tools that streamline our work and elevate the client experience. RPR’s Next Gen Reports are a perfect example: polished layouts, dynamic previews, and deep customizability. But one feature that often confuses users is the distinction between templates and reports. Below, let’s dive into how each works — and how savvy use of both can save you time and sharpen your brand.

What’s a Template — and what isn’t

Think of a template as your playbook or report blueprint. It’s a saved set of preferences and configurations: what sections to include or exclude, the order of content, toggles for charts, and more. RPR gives you several starter templates (Buyer, Seller, CMA, Market Activity, etc.), designed based on common REALTOR® usage. Realtors Property Resource (RPR)

However: a template is not the final, client-ready output. It’s the structure you’ll use to generate a report.

How to customize — and why it matters

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Earn a 2025 NJR® Circle of Excellence Industry Unit by Completing an NAR® Designation or Certification

Are you working toward your 2025 NJR® Circle of Excellence Sales Award?

You can earn one (1) Industry Unit by obtaining a National Association of REALTORS® (NAR®) Designation or Certification within the qualifying period.

How to Qualify

To receive a Designation/Certification Industry Unit, applicants must:

1. Obtain a designation or certification recognized by NAR®.

2. Complete all requirements between November 16, 2024, and November 14, 2025.

   This includes:

3. Finishing all required coursework

4. Paying any applicable fees

5. Submitting your application for the designation/certification

6. The National Association of REALTORS® or its authorized provider must confer/report your completion no later than December 31, 2025.

Note:

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