21 October 2016
Help! I Need To Upload a Profile Photo In Flexmls
How to Upload Your Photo To upload your personal photo or logo into Flexmls, click on My Profile from the main Menu. Within Personal Photo and Logo Maintenance, you can click New to add a photo, logo or other image. Once you browse your device and find your image,...
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07 October 2016
How Do I Buy a New Lockbox?
If you’ve gained a new listing or had a lockbox bite the dust, you might find yourself in the market for a new lockbox. There are a few things to know before you head to ARMLS. Supra Lockboxes Can be Purchased at Our Support Center Visit the ARMLS Support...
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Flexmls recently introduced new Showing Instructions fields, which are easier to understand and follow. Now it’s clear to know if permission is required or if the listing agent just wants to be notified before the showing. Be sure you understand the rules in order to avoid potential fines! There are now two...
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14 September 2016
RV Parking vs. RV Gate vs. RV Garage
Recreational Vehicle, or RV, ownership is at an all time high in the U.S., with 21% of households intending to purchase an RV sometime in the future. Becoming familiar with the RV fields in Flexmls will help you when listing or searching out an RV-friendly home, That’s sure to...
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23 August 2016
How Do I Search For County Islands In Curbview?
County islands can be a hot topic that your client may have a strong opinion on about living in. You can make your search a little easier and a lot more accurate by using the County Island field in CurbView, which allows you to alter your search to include...
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23 August 2016
What are County Islands?
If your client dreams of living on a county island, they don’t have to look very far. County islands exist all over Arizona (You can search for or exclude county islands in CurbView). And while there are some attractive perks to island life, there are also very real drawbacks. So...
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26 July 2016
MLSSAZ (TARMLS) / ARMLS Data Share Ending
The MLS of Southern Arizona (MLSSAZ), formerly known as TARMLS, has given notice to ARMLS® that the data share agreement between both parties will end on August 8, 2016. ARMLS Subscribers will no longer be able to search TARMLS/MLSSAZ listings from Flexmls and conversely, TARMLS/MLSSAZ users will no...
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05 May 2016
What Defines a Separate Guest House?
Casita. Studio. ADU. These are just a few names given to separate living quarters. While monikers may differ, there is one field to rule them all: Separate Guest House. Located under Exterior Features, this is the only available option for separate living quarters. What’s Considered a Separate Guest House? Much...
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18 April 2016
What Is the Service Area of ARMLS?
ARMLS does not have a service area defined by geography, meaning that subscribers can place listings in the MLS from anywhere in the world where they are licensed and have a valid listing agreement. While listings in the coverage areas of our associations require MLS entry, ARMLS can accept...
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12 April 2016
5 Obscure MLS Fields – Part 2
Houses, even tract homes, are as unique as the homeowners who occupy them and the clients looking for them. While not the most common, these five interesting MLS fields can help you customize your client’s search and nail the sale. Can’t get enough obscure fields? Check out part 1, part 3, part 4 and part...
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28 March 2016
What’s My RETS Password? | MLS Connect
zipForm MLS Connect no longer requires a RETS password. Therefore, RETS passwords for subscribers have been phased out. Looking for zipForm help, contact LoneWolf via: https://ziplogix.com/support/.
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23 February 2016
Section 8 Rentals: How to Search?
Looking for the Section 8 field? In Flexmls, it’s called Gov’t Assist Acceptd and is under the Lease Information section. Get Started While searching under the “Residential Rentals” property class, click in the white space next to the green plus sign to bring up the “Add A Field” options. Under...
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19 January 2016
ShowingTime Look Outs
ShowingTime, our new showing request management system, is up and running. As more and more Subscribers learn the system, understanding these five popular functions can help ensure you have a smooth experience using ShowingTime. ShowingVoice Prompts The prompt is programmed to start when it hears your voice (it’s voice-activated), so be sure...
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08 December 2015
New MLS Status – CCBS
On December 15, a new sub-status of Active called CCBS (Contract Contingent on Buyer Sale) will be available in Flexmls. CCBS is for listings whose Sellers wish to obtain backup offers and make explicit that the contract they have accepted is contingent on the buyer selling their current property....
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16 March 2015
Tell On Yourself
Data, Data, Data; it’s a core value at ARMLS. Why? Because quality data is most important! In that spirit, there is a loophole to avoid penalties when you’ve made an error on your listing(s). Simply fix the error (this even works on many off-market listings) or tell on yourself...
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03 September 2014
What Is the Best Way To Find a CBS Code?
Every lockbox is programmed with a 7-digit CBS code, which stands for “Call Before Showing”. This is required for any non-licensees that may need to access your lockbox. Sometimes you need to know the code for another agent’s lockbox, and sometimes you need to know it for your own...
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27 June 2014
Transaction Type Definitions
GSE? Reverted? Bulk? What do these words mean? Each County Assessor in Arizona tracks and verifies property transaction types to establish property values for tax purposes. In Curbview, there are several of these of transaction types and other terms you may not know. Here are a few of...
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07 February 2014
YouTube and The MLS
Embedded YouTube videos are not allowed in the video field of the MLS for two reasons. The first reason is that embedded YouTube videos allow a user to contact the video publisher. In many cases, this is the Listing Agent. The next reason is that the backlink from the...
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17 August 2012
ARMLS Acquires The Information Market
ARMLS and The Information Market have reached a definitive purchase agreement for the acquisition of The Information Market as a wholly owned subsidiary of ARMLS. The new entity will continue operating under the name of The Information Market. The acquisition adds a new dimension to the real estate information...
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