Training Information

The NJMLS is proud to offer its members an extensive hands-on computer training programs as well as webinar options on our system,  XL Paragon.  All training and seminars are free for members. 

Any of the classes can also be provided as a Private Office Workshop either at one of our training facilities or at your next office meeting.

If you are uncertain which class may be right for you, call us at 201-387-1150.

 

Class Descriptions

Orientation – This class is required to gain access to the XL Paragon system

Orientation is designed to provide new agents with an introduction to the NJMLS Rules and Regulations, the basics of the XL Paragon system, and instruction on how to use the keypad/keybox system.  New agents MUST take the entire course to obtain a password and gain access to the NJMLS system.

 

Back to Basics – XL Paragon Refresher

This workshop offers members a refresher on the basic functionality of XL Paragon.  Topics covered include, User Preferences, Desktop Calendar, MLS # and Property Search, printing, e-mailing, Hot Sheets, Watch List, Tax Search, Realtor Tours, and Listing Maintenance basics.

 

Broker Workshop

This BROKER ONLY workshop will review the office tools available to Brokers in the XL Paragon system.  Learn how to create an Office Calendar, Office Hotsheets and Tour Sheets, use the Watch list to track properties, run Inventory, Circle of Excellence, and Statistical Reports.  Learn how to use Listing Tracking reports to monitor hit activity on office listings. Review online billing options and how to handle membership changes. Learn how to use the supra system to track keyboxes and showings.

 

CMA and Statistics Workshop

Pre-requisite: Orientation or the ability to login, search, print and e-mail in XL Paragon

This workshop will give step-by-step instruction on using the CMA function in XL Paragon to create a comparative market analysis.  Topics covered include CMA searches using Street Address search, Property search, or MLS # search, adding a map to a property search, creating CMA reports with subject property information, printing CMA reports, e-mailing reports, and adding or deleting properties from saved CMA reports.  An overview of Statistical reports that can be run to provide additional insight to current market conditions will also be covered.

 

IDX and Intro to Social Media

This free seminar will introduce the agent to Internet Data Exchange (IDX).  

By adding IDX to your website, you give your clients a powerful search tool- the ability to search participating NJMLS listings from your website.  See what IDX looks like and the associated costs in this seminar.  Also get a basic introduction on how social media tools such as Facebook, Twitter and Blogging can enhance your marketing efforts on the web.

Listing Maintenance Workshop

Pre-requisite: Orientation

This workshop will give step-by step instructions on using Listing Maintenance in XL Paragon.  Topics covered include Rules and Regs, adding a listing, using the block and lot Autofill, copying a listing, modifying a listing, adding, deleting and reordering  photos, adding a Virtual Tour, and associated documents.  Also learn how to save time using the Create a Listing Agreement option to generate a listing agreement for signatures.   Learn how to assign a keybox to a listing and view activity.

 

Prospecting Workshop

Pre-requisite: Orientation or the ability to login, search, print, and e-mail in XL Paragon

This workshop will give step-by-step instructions on using the Prospect Function in XL Paragon.  This tool provides a way to monitor new and changed listings on behalf of your buyers or sellers.  Topics covered include an overview of the Prospect Function, adding a Prospect Search, using the Run Matches screen to monitor a prospect’s activity and interest.  Also covered is an overview of the Prospect e-mail interface that allows prospects to organize and comment on listing, Prospect Desktops alerts, changing and deleting prospects, and Reverse Prospecting.

 

Tax and Labels Workshop

Pre-requisite: Orientation or the ability to login, search, print, and e-mail in XL Paragon

This class will review various methods for Creating Advanced tax searches such as by sale date, property type or absentee owner, creating labels within XL Paragon and Realist or Exporting addresses to use in a mail merge.

 

 

Tracking Tools Workshop

Prerequisite: Orientation OR the ability to log in, search, print and e-mail in XL Paragon

This workshop will review tools within XL Paragon such as the Watch List to track individual properties, the Hotsheet to track market areas, and Prospecting to track new and changed listings for your buyers or sellers.  Learn how to use the Agent Mobile site to track listings when you are on the go!  Learn how to take advantage of the Supra system to track showings and feedback on your listed properties.   Track viewing activity on your listing within XL Paragon and njmls.com.

 

Realist Workshop

Pre-requisite: Orientation or the ability to login, search, print, and e-mail in XL Paragon

Learn how to use Realist to search, view and print tax, flood, and zoning maps.   Also learn how to search for foreclosed, bank owned, or auction properties.