17 February 2021
The Subscription Isn’t Updating My Client. Why?
Here’s a scenario that most showing agents have experienced: your client receives a subscription email about a property and wants to see it. When you pull the details for that property, you discover it’s now in a Pending status. You now have to explain that the property is no...
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10 February 2021
Three Ways to Add a Listing in Flexmls
Got a new listing? Then it’s time to let everyone know about it! There are three ways to add a listing in Flexmls. You’ll find the options in the Add/Change section of your Flexmls menu. Which one to choose depends on the history of the property and whether or...
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08 February 2021
Top 5 Reasons Why Your Flexmls Subscription Isn’t Sending
“I set up a Flexmls subscription for my client but they aren’t getting any emails!” Has that ever happened to you? It’s a frequent topic that our support center hears. Subscriptions are supposed to be an easy way to keep your clients updated on new properties matching their search...
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04 February 2021
Subscriber Satisfaction Series: Please Bring Back the Map Search!
This post is part of our series focusing on subscriber feedback from our Fall 2020 Subscriber Satisfaction Survey. We welcome comments and questions any time. You’ve asked us to bring back the Flexmls map search. The good news is it never went away! In the past you had to click a button to launch...
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03 February 2021
ARMLS Subscriber Satisfaction Survey Results 2020
Thank you to all who participated in our 2020 ARMLS Subscriber Satisfaction Survey! We’ve taken a close look at the results and are pleased to see that scores in most categories improved from our previous survey. Many of you took the time to express gratitude for the support we...
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21 January 2021
Major Changes of 2020
2020 was a year that brought nothing but change, and ARMLS was no exception. Here’s a list of the major changes that occurred within our organization, many of them based on subscriber suggestions. Subscribers Can Edit Their Listings 7 Days After Closing Listing agents and co-listing agents can now...
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13 January 2021
All About ARMLS Photo Rules
A picture is worth 1,000 words! This is especially true when it comes to listing photos. Photos are an important part of a listing and help tell the story of the property.
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12 January 2021
The Top Residential Real Estate Leaders of 2021
The annual Swanepoel Power 200 list has been published for 2021 and we're thrilled to announce several of our folks, both in the Valley and beyond, have appeared on the list.
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06 January 2021
Groves, Guards and Other Obscure Fields – Part 7
Have you ever had a client ask you for a strange feature? Obscure fields are not just interesting, they can help you narrow down your search to make sure your client gets exactly what they want. Part 7 of our “5 Obscure MLS Fields” series will break down some...
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02 December 2020
Which Shape is Best for Your Flexmls Map Search?
A Flexmls map search allows you to search for properties in a focused geographic area by drawing a shape on the map. This will help you obtain results that might not have been possible by using search filters alone. For example, with the map search you can focus on...
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18 November 2020
Can You Pass the ARMLS Online Course Challenge?
Have you taken an ARMLS online class lately? If not, then today is the day! Or tomorrow, if that works better for you. One of the great things about these classes is that they are always there waiting for you. Each course is broken into easy-to-follow sections so you...
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12 November 2020
Which Monsoon Search Should You Run?
There are three types of Monsoon searches: tax, MLS and foreclosure. So which Monsoon search should you run? Let’s explore each. Tax Search Are you looking to reach investor clients or want to contact homeowners who might be in a good position to sell? Performing a tax search is...
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04 November 2020
Finding “Mother-In-Law” Suites
Looking for a listing with separate living quarters? Whether it’s a guest house, casita or mother-in-law suite, Flexmls offers a couple different ways to search: adding a search field or searching the public remarks. Adding a Field On the Quick Search Screen, scroll down past the search fields to...
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21 October 2020
How to Edit Listings in Flexmls
There are times you might need to make changes to an active listing, like when the price changes or you need to add new photos. The good news is that it’s easy to edit listings in Flexmls. From your Flexmls menu, go to the Add/Change section and click Change...
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07 October 2020
And/Or/Not: How These Tiny Words Can Help Your Search
And. Or. Not. These three tiny words can make a huge difference when searching in Flexmls. Your client might want a house with a heated AND fenced pool, which is different than saying heated OR fenced. Adding and/or/not to your search terms (when available) will help you the obtain...
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01 October 2020
How to Find Renters in Monsoon
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could pinpoint the renters in a particular area or subdivision? You can in the Monsoon Tax System! Finding Renters in Monsoon In the Tax tab, start by defining your area, whether that be a city, ZIP code, subdivision or a custom shape. Next...
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23 September 2020
How to Search Using the Listing Agent’s Public Remarks
What do you do when your client wants a home with a water slide, or maybe a wine cellar? In Flexmls you won’t find either listed as a search field, but you may be able to search for them via the listing agent’s public remarks. Public remarks is a...
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19 August 2020
How to View Agent Stats in a Particular Area
Do you or an agent you know specialize in one particular area of the Valley? If so, you can look up agent sales for just that area in Flexmls using the Map on your Quick Search screen. Agents Stats by Area First, draw the area on the Map by...
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12 August 2020
Viewing and Sharing Monsoon Reports
The Monsoon tax system allows you to set your Monsoon preferences and create a one-page tax summary report, but did you know there’s also an easy way to customize a Monsoon report before printing or sharing it? Whether you’re doing a tax, MLS or foreclosure search, you can remove...
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05 August 2020
Searching Multiple Property Classes
Is your client wanting to buy or rent? You don’t have to create two different property type searches. Instead, search them both at one time using the Multiple Property Class search. You’ll find this search under your property class drop-down menu (the Multiple Property Class is number eight). On...
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