13 November 2018
New Flexmls Portals are Available Now!
The new portals in Flexmls are live and ready to be activated. The date you switch is up to you. The new portal has more than just a sleek, user-friendly design upgrade. Portal 2.0 offers the following benefits: You’re in control, move to the new portal when you’re...
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08 November 2018
Choosing the Best Schedule for Your Client’s Subscription
Each time you set up a subscription for a client, an important part of the process is choosing a schedule for how often Flexmls will collect and email them new search results. Schedules: Weekly, Monthly vs. ASAP What is the difference between the three available options? Weekly With the Weekly schedule, you can...
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31 October 2018
Arizona Ghost Towns
This post is part of our series on local business and news. We aim to keep you updated on local trends so you can stay current with your clients. Travel any direction in Arizona and you’ll find an empty, abandoned town. Some are intact, some are nothing but rubble but...
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25 October 2018
Who is ARMLS?
Arizona Regional Multiple Listings Service (ARMLS®) was founded in 1982 and has grown to be one of the largest MLSs in the country. ARMLS® is owned by three local associations: Phoenix REALTORS®, Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS® and West and Southeast REALTORS® of the Valley (WeSERV). Our mission statement is...
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22 October 2018
Moving to a New Brokerage?
There are several steps to follow when you decide to change brokerages but you might be surprised to learn that ARMLS is not involved in this process. We’ve outlined the basic steps you need to make the switch. Step 1. ADRE has an online system to initiate a change/new...
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19 October 2018
Our Local Associations
Do you know all the resources and benefits your local association offers? Each association offers their own unique classes, training, events and support. Events – Your chance to hob-knob and network with other real estate professionals. CE Hours & Designations – Is it time to take your mandatory CE hours?...
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01 October 2018
What’s the meaning of DND2?
Have you ever noticed that many fields on an input screen are designated “DND2”? You may have also noticed this warning at the bottom of every listing detail report. What does that mean? DND2 stands for “Do Not Display or Disclose.” The data in DND2 fields must be treated as confidential...
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27 September 2018
White Castle Slides into Scottsdale
This post is part of our series on local business and news. We aim to keep you updated on local trends so you can stay current with your clients. No, it’s not a mirage in the desert. The little hamburgers affectionately dubbed “sliders” will soon be coming to Scottsdale!...
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20 September 2018
Bedroom Definition
This is a republish of a post originally published in August 2015. Many of you have wondered what defines a bedroom. Does a den count as a bedroom? Does a bedroom have to have a closet and a window? A ceiling height requirement? All of the above? The official answer...
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19 September 2018
How to Display Your Professional Designations in Flexmls
Do you have professional designations or certifications you’d like to display in Flexmls? The Marketing Name feature gives you an easy way to do just that. From the Menu, select My Profile. Then select My Names. Type your professional designations or certifications in the Marketing Name field and click Next....
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17 September 2018
The Top 5 Reasons to Contact Support
Have a pressing questions and need help? ARMLS offers live chat and phone support seven days a week to help get you back to what you do best. Both phone and chat support are staffed by knowledgeable, helpful individuals ready to assist you with your ARMLS questions. If you need...
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30 August 2018
Your Intro to ATLAS
Welcome to ATLAS, your one stop shop for your MLS needs. ARMLS built ATLAS so that ARMLS subscribers could easily access all products in one convenient place. You can access ATLAS by going to ATLAS.ARMLS.com or by clicking on the ATLAS link on our homepage. Your login information will...
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23 August 2018
CMAs – What to Ask Your Broker
When it comes to CMAs, we often get asked “What’s the best way to find my comps?” It’s a common and excellent question. While we can show you how to use Flexmls to pull comps, we cannot advise you on what to enter in the adjustment fields. But we...
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21 August 2018
Why Do My Listings Display My Old Brokerage?
Recently, our Support team received this question via Live Chat from one of your fellow subscribers: “I just changed brokers, and now my current listings are not showing on my Flexmls dashboard. I can find them, but they’re displaying my old brokerage info. How do I transfer them to my new brokerage?” ...
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09 August 2018
Using Reverse Prospecting as a Buyer’s Agent
This is the Part 3 in a three-part series about Reverse Prospecting. Read Part 1 here and Part 2 here. Reverse Prospecting is a tool that helps listing agents find buyer’s agents whose clients might be interested in their listings. As a buyer’s agent, this means that if you...
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08 August 2018
Using Reverse Prospecting as a Listing Agent
This is the Part 2 in a three-part series about Reverse Prospecting. To read Part 1, click here. As a listing agent, Reverse Prospecting is a powerful tool to market your listing to buyer’s agents. It’s a fantastic chance for you to reach out directly to buyer’s agents whose...
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06 August 2018
What is Reverse Prospecting in Flexmls?
This is the Part 1 in a three-part series about Reverse Prospecting. Check out Part 2 and Part 3. Want to generate more leads? Reverse Prospecting is the tool for you. What is Reverse Prospecting? Reverse Prospecting is a powerful tool to help listing agents and buyer’s agents come together...
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27 July 2018
Why Share Listings Through Your IDX Website
Social media sharing directly from Flexmls has been an exciting development this year. As you know, the Share button now lets you send listings to social media with just a few clicks, as long as the listing is participating in the IDX program (read about about the rules and requirements to use social media). While...
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When you purchase a home, you typically own the house and the land underneath it. But buyer beware. Hidden in the sea of paperwork you sign at closing could be a disclosure stating the home builder or developer will maintain the mineral rights located in the earth underneath your property. This means that if...
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28 June 2018
Does the Main Photo Need to be the Front Exterior?
Does the main photo on a listing have to be an image of the front exterior of the property? The answer is no! There aren’t any ARMLS rules or regulations that say the main picture on your listing needs to be the front exterior. Have a listing with an awesome kitchen? Lead...
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