13 September 2018
Real Examples of Where Not to Place a Lockbox
Lockbox placement is a hotly debated topic, which we explored in Where Not to Place a Lockbox recently. To further the conversation, we’ve found a list of additional places you shouldn’t place a lockbox. These photos are inspired by actual events. Oh the places your lockbox could go…. This box...
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12 September 2018
Where Not to Place a Lockbox
Loyal blog reader Randy H. had a great question for us on social media. “Does ARMLS have rules on lockbox placement?” In short, we don’t dictate in our rules where a lockbox must be placed on a listing. We do, however, have some tips. 1. Think of your fellow agents...
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04 September 2018
The Historic Arizona Biltmore Hotel Sells
The Arizona Biltmore Hotel is a historic Phoenix landmark that opened its doors in 1929. Just recently the building changed hands and was purchased by Blackstone. Blackstone is the largest private real estate equity firm in the world. Some other properties owned by Blackstone include the JW Marriott Desert...
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28 August 2018
5 Things Your Association Manages
It can get confusing knowing which company handles what when you work as a real estate agent. You’re a member at a brokerage, local association, national association, the MLS and the list goes on and on. To help ease some of that confusion, here is a list of 5 things...
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15 August 2018
No End in Sight for Phoenix Population Growth
If you’re a real estate agent in Phoenix, population growth is a good problem to have. According to the US Census Bureau, Phoenix was the second fastest growing “large city” in the country in 2017, after San Antonio, TX. With that said, Maricopa county was THE fastest growing county last year,...
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03 August 2018
ARMLS ROADMAP
Are you ever curious about what is up and coming at ARMLS? Now there’s a quick way to see with the ARMLS Roadmap. The roadmap is updated with past, present and future changes to Flexmls, Monsoon and other products we offer. We will also be connecting it to our...
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09 July 2018
Understanding ambiguous fields
Flexmls has some ambiguous fields. It’s easy to start to second-guessing which one you should select or question how to use it. The best rule of thumb is to add additional explanation for important features in the Public Remarks section (or Supplemental Remarks if you need more room). But first,...
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06 July 2018
Can I Search Other MLSs in Monsoon?
Yes, you can search other MLSs in Monsoon. When doing a search in the Monsoon Tax System, you can look for other MLSs that also use Monsoon. That list currently includes PAAR, SVAR, LHAR, SAMLS, NAAR and CAAR. But what if you’re not a member of the other...
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02 July 2018
Will My Listing Expire in TOM Status?
There are many reasons you may have to put your listing in a Temporarily Off-Market (TOM) status. It’s important to remember the expiration dates of those listings, since a listing in TOM status will expire on that date. If the expiration date begins to creep up as your listing...
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22 June 2018
Check out the ARMLS Online Rules Class
ARMLS has over 125 rules and regulations. It might seem like a lot, but these rules and policies help ensure the data in the MLS remains accurate and factual. That’s why it’s critical to know and understand the ARMLS rules. To make this process easier for you, we’ve created a new online rules course that teaches...
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11 June 2018
Heard of Uptown Chandler?
You’ve probably heard of Chandler, but have you heard of Uptown Chandler? Located in the rapidly growing east Valley, uptown is fast becoming a hot spot due to its affordable homes, great schools and hip lifestyle options. Uptown was designated by the City of Chandler in 2017 and runs on...
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From coast to coast, America has seen her share of devastation over the last year due to natural disasters. And Arizona, with our flash floods, wild fires and dust storms, is no different. According to Kiplinger.com, Arizona faced 3.5 billion dollars in property damage do to natural disasters between 2006 and...
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25 May 2018
The History of Berto’s
If you’ve ever driven around the Valley you’ve probably passed multiple large yellow and red signs that serve 24 hour Mexican food with “Berto’s” in the name. You may have wondered if Roberto actually owns Roberto’s or if Eriberto is related to Humberto. The truth is probably not. We can chalk...
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24 May 2018
Printing Labels in Monsoon
Imagine hand addressing 100+ cards or letters or mailings. Now imagine Monsoon printing off 100+ neatly addressed labels with a few clicks of your mouse. Doesn’t that sounds better? If you’re using Monsoon to do a tax or foreclosure search, you can create and print labels in no time. Printing...
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21 May 2018
How to Check Sent Emails in Flexmls
Want to see what your clients have been receiving from you in Flexmls? Checking what’s gone out in Flexmls is simple. Accessing Your Sent Emails Go to your menu in Flexmls and click My Sent Emails. *Remember you can always add My Sent Emails to your menu bar by hovering over your option...
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17 May 2018
Using the Opt-In Status Report
Seeing what’s going on with your client’s subscription is easy with the Opt-In Status report. This report will show you if your client is receiving their subscription emails. Viewing the Opt-In Status Report From the Flexmls menu, click on Opt-In Status under Contacts. The report has 5 statuses. Pending...
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09 May 2018
10 Things You Cannot Put in the MLS
We talk a lot about what to put in Flexmls. But what’s just as important are all of the things that cannot go in the MLS. That’s what all the rules and regulations are about. In order to provide the best data to all, it’s important to know and understand what can...
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03 May 2018
What is an incomplete listing?
An Incomplete Listing is a listing that’s been started but not made active yet in the mls. If you’ve ever entered a listing into the MLS, you know there’s a lot of information that must be gathered to make it happen. But if you forget something or don’t have all...
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23 April 2018
6 Real Estate Photography Tips
Want to sell a house quickly? Of course you do. And having great photos are a huge part of making that happen. While a lot of real estate agents use a professional photographer, many choose to own the entire process. If you’re a DIYer ready to take on photography,...
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18 April 2018
Why Searching the MLS in Monsoon is Helpful
Have you ever wondered why the MLS search is available in the Monsoon Tax system? Well the answer is easy. Why not? Being able to search the MLS in Monsoon provides you with more flexibility. Remember, Monsoon can also be used on your mobile device by going to http://mymonsoon.com and logging in using...
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