22 September 2017
Can I Disable a Lockbox While the Listing is Temporary Off Market?
Whether or not to disable a lockbox while the listing is Temporary off Market is up to you. As long as the status is TOM, you can keep the lockbox where it is or remove it for the time being. Per the ARMLS Rules and Regulations (section 13.5), a...
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07 September 2017
Using the Radius Search
It’s a common buyer request, “I want to live near work!” The quickest and most effective way to do this is with a radius search. Doing a Radius Search To start, click on the red push pin on the right side of the map, enter your address and select...
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10 August 2017
Why You Should Run A Hot Sheet and How to Do It
Ever need a quick way to check what happened in a client’s search over the last few days? You may be used to opening the client’s saved search, sorting the list by New or Recently Changed First and manually emailing them the most recent changes. What if I told...
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18 July 2017
Obscure MLS Fields – Part 4
When you add a listing to Flexmls, there are so many fields it can be tough to keep track of them all. To help, this article is part 4 in our guide to obscure MLS fields, so you can learn how to use every field to your best advantage (part 5, part...
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05 July 2017
How to Find the Correct SqFt for Your Listing
Square footage confusion can catch even the most seasoned real estate professional off-guard. Read on to learn the answer to one of our most frequently asked questions regarding square footage. Q: You have a new listing that you’re about to add to the MLS, but your seller insists the...
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08 June 2017
How to Create Your Own Map Overlays
You may already know that Flexmls offers pre-configured MLS map overlays (available in the Overlays drop down menu found in the top right corner of any Quick Search). But did you know that you can also create and save custom map overlays? Why Create Custom Map Overlays Custom overlays...
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02 June 2017
How To Search for Rent-To-Own Listings
If a client is looking for a rent-to-own (aka lease-to-own) property, or if a client wants to sell a property but is also willing to accept a rent-to-own agreement from a prospective buyer, check out the information below! If you’re less familiar with the phrase “rent-to-own”, perhaps you’re more...
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09 May 2017
FEMA Flood Zones Map Added to Flexmls
From the Map tab on any search, click Overlays in the upper right corner of the map. Select the FEMA Flood Zones option from the drop down menu. This layer is for visual assistance only as the overlay cannot be added to filter results. To turn on the Map...
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30 March 2017
How to Join ARMLS
To join the MLS as a subscriber, complete the following required steps: Get licensed with the Arizona Department of Real Estate. Next, hang your license with a brokerage. Finally, the sign-up process to join the MLS is through the local associations. Contact one of our local associations for your...
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20 March 2017
Ever Wonder About the Bedrooms Plus Field?
While the bedroom field still doesn’t have a definition, the Bedrooms Plus field is a bit more concrete. Any room or area in a house that could reasonably be used as a bedroom falls into the Bedrooms Plus category. Entering Bedrooms Plus in Flexmls When adding a listing, go to the...
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19 March 2017
Syndication Options
How Syndication Works Listing syndication, labeled Broker Distribution in Flexmls, is the act of sending listings to third party publishers, such as Realtor.com and similar sites. ARMLS does not make the decision to syndicate (distribute) listings. In fact, your broker decides if listings are syndicated to third-party websites. If...
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01 March 2017
Your Name vs. Your Marketing Name
Do you go by a name other than what displays on your birth certificate? Are you “James” at home but “Big Jim” with your clients? How about an “Elizabeth” who prefers to go by “Liz”? Or do you prefer your middle name to your first name? Tip: ADRE has...
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16 February 2017
How Do I Add My Open House into Flexmls?
Adding your Open House to Flexmls is a great way to increase your visibility and foot traffic. Under Daily Functions in your menu you’ll find Broker/Public Open Houses, which allows you to view upcoming broker tours and open houses as well as the option to add your own. Searching...
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10 February 2017
How Do I Find an Agent Who Speaks Another Language?
A simple search in Flexmls can help you find an agent who speaks Spanish, Arabic, or any other language. Finding an Agent Who Speaks Another Language From the Menu in Flexmls, select Office Member under the Search category. Next, select the Filters option under Languages, select the desired language preference(s)...
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01 February 2017
How Do I Reset My Flexmls Password?
The ARMLS Subscriber Dashboard has all your ARMLS tools in one place. Whether you need to search for a property, research public records, generate statistics, or find rental properties, the ARMLS Dashboard will be your central hub, accessible with a single set of credentials via a Passkey or Password...
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10 January 2017
Is That an Abandoned Lockbox?
Have you found an abandoned lockbox? If so there’s a chance it could be a case of finders, keepers! If you’ve come across an abandoned lockbox (the BTLE model only), the first step is to reach out to us by phone. We’ll look up the owner to see if the lockbox...
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01 December 2016
Does My Lockbox Have A Warranty?
In short, Yes! Defective lockboxes are rare but it can happen. If you find yourself with a bunk box, it will be covered under warranty as long as it’s registered with SupraNet. Since December 2018, only 0.3% of all lockboxes were found to be faulty. Should you find yourself with...
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29 November 2016
Sales Stats: What is the Best Way to Run a Production Report?
Ever wondered how many listings you’ve sold over the last year or even over your entire real estate career? Maybe you’re curious as to how your sales stats match up to other agents. No matter your reason, we’ve got the solution for you! The Statistics tab in Flexmls provides many...
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17 November 2016
How To Edit the Vacation Rental Availability Calendar
Vacation-Ready Rental listings allow you to market a property while choosing specific dates it is available or unavailable on a calendar. If you need to extend the time needed to market the property, you’ll first need to modify your Listing Information in Flexmls. When changing your listing, first visit...
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15 November 2016
How to Fix a False Close
Many of us have experienced a false close in Flexmls—when your listing automatically closes in the system before it closes in reality. Once the listing moves into Closed status, the listing can be accessed up to seven days after the Close of Escrow Date to edit the listing...
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