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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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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