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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
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:
- Obtain a designation or certification recognized by NAR®.
- Complete all requirements between November 16, 2024, and November 14, 2025.
This includes:
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Finishing all required coursework
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Paying any applicable fees
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Submitting your application for the designation/certification
- The National Association of REALTORS® or its authorized provider must confer/report your completion no later than December 31, 2025.
Note:
Only ONE Designation/Certification Industry Unit may be claimed per designation or certification.
2025 NCJAR Trustee, Natalie Lentini shares NCJAR updates, including highlights from the recent Real Estate Summit, NAR’s new home selling safety guide, important details on receiving commissions through an LLC, and a reminder about contributing to RPAC by today, Monday, October 6th to earn credit toward the Circle of Excellence Award.
For more information, please visit www.NCJAR.com or contact us at
Buying a home is one of the most exciting milestones for you and your family. It’s also a major investment—and unfortunately, that makes real estate transactions a prime target for scammers. In fact, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), annual losses from wire fraud reached $446.1 million in 2022.
The good news? You can protect yourself by staying informed and working with trusted professionals, including a REALTOR®, a member of the National Association of REALTORS®.
What Is Wire Fraud?
Wire fraud is a type of scam that uses electronic communications to trick victims into sending money to a cybercriminal’s bank account.
How Does Real Estate Wire Fraud Work?
Scammers target anyone involved in a home purchase—buyers, sellers, attorneys, title companies, and real estate agents. Here’s how it often happens:
- Cybercriminals hack into email accounts connected to a transaction.
- They monitor progress quietly, waiting for the closing stage when large sums of money are about to be transferred.
- At the critical moment, they send a fake email that looks legitimate—often complete with company logos and nearly identical email addresses.
- The email includes fraudulent wiring instructions that redirect money into the scammer’s account.
Because these emails are so sophisticated, even careful buyers can be tricked.
