Two required fields can be tricky: Exterior Stories and Interior Levels. When searching in Flexmls, if searching for Exterior Stories, you will need to Add a Field to the template you are using.
Exterior Stories
The Exterior Stories field, under General Property Description, should include the stories of the entire building. Typically, the Exterior Stories start at the ground and are numbers upwards.
Interior Levels
The Interior Levels field reflects the number of stories of the unit itself, excluding basements and other units. In the MLS, an interior level is defined as a discrete horizontal plane of interior living space for a dwelling. It can also be open to interpretation based on the agent entering the listing.
Example
For the property below, there are six exterior stories of the entire building, while there are only two interior levels of the one unit itself.
Obscure Fields
Additionally, you may also want to review the blog series on Obscure Fields. When searching for properties that may have multiple stories, three must-reads are Part 2, Part 3 and Part 5. These three blogs highlight fields you can add to a search such as private elevators, identifying common walls and upstairs neighbors. Lastly, you may also be able to identify properties that come with temperature-controlled parking.
