25 May 2021
ARMLS + MLS Aligned Acquires Agent Inbox
MLS Aligned, a group of five forward-thinking MLSs, that includes ARMLS, has acquired Agent Inbox. MLS Aligned will build upon the Agent Inbox tools to bring messaging and showings together in a straightforward place for subscribers. We are excited to bring you this showing platform in the upcoming months....
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03 May 2021
ARMLS Welcomes realMLS into the Markt Family
We announced a joint venture with Metro MLS in Wisconsin a couple of years ago. In present time, we call that venture, Markt. Markt is a way MLSs can pool resources and talent together. Today, we are pleased to announce a new partner to share resources with: realMLS. The...
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13 April 2021
Auctions vs Bidding Platforms
Less conventional ways to buy and sell homes through the MLS get more attention when inventory is low, like auctions and offer platforms. Offer platforms are often confused with auctions. This is likely because both types use similar terminology, like the word “bid”. Offer Platform An offer platform is...
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17 April 2020
Chop, Copy, Dismantle and Reassemble
We produce a lot of numbers, stats and research at ARMLS – and we do it all for you! Subscribers are welcome to take our statistical products and chop, copy, dismantle and then reassemble however they like. All we ask is that you credit us as the source of...
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31 March 2020
Virtual Open Houses, Showings and More
Real estate agents are tough. They adapt, change and grow. In these trying times, they look for opportunities and face challenges head-on. To help, we would like to introduce a new feature to the MLS: Virtual Open Houses. This feature is for agents who want to show a home...
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17 December 2019
Get a ‘CBS Code Required’ Sticker
We’ve written extensively about CBS codes: how to find a CBS code, how to use a CBS code and why you might want to use them in an effort to educate subscribers. Still, some agents show up to lockboxes without knowing a CBS code is required and with no...
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01 October 2019
Chrome: How to Access Saved Passwords
If you’ve forgotten your Flexmls password but have saved it in the Chrome browser, here is how to see it. This is an alternative to resetting your Flexmls password if you cannot remember your password. 1. In Chrome, go to the top right corner of the browser window, click...
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01 October 2019
Edge: How to Access Saved Passwords
If you’ve forgotten your Flexmls password but have saved it in the Edge browser, here is how to see it. This is an alternative to resetting your Flexmls password if you cannot remember your password. 1. Passwords in Edge are found in the Windows Control Panel. Hold the Windows...
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01 October 2019
Safari: How to Access Saved Passwords
If you’ve forgotten your Flexmls password but have saved it in the Safari browser, here is how to see it. This is an alternative to resetting your Flexmls password if you cannot remember your password. 1. In Safari, go to the top left corner of the browser window, click Safari and select preferences. 2....
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12 July 2018
Pocket Listings vs Delayed Listings
This post was recently modified due to the Clear Cooperation policy. In the world of real estate the terms “pocket listings”, “delayed listings” or “Coming Soon” are used interchangeably. But as our MLS gets ready to roll out the Clear Cooperation policy, it’s important to understand the differences in...
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19 May 2017
Scams Targeting Real Estate Agents
When we go online, no one thinks they’ll become a victim to internet phishing and hacking. But the WannaCry and DocuSign hacks serve as good reminders to remain vigilant, especially regarding emails. Cybercriminals are consistently throwing out more sophisticated forms of bait with the hopes that people will bite. Here are...
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08 November 2016
The History of the “I Voted Today” Sticker
The election is being held today and those who vote in-person are rewarded with an “I Voted Today” sticker. The sticker is ubiquitous, but have you ever thought about it? What is the connection between REALTORS® and voting? We wanted to uncover the history of the “I Voted Today” sticker...
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18 March 2016
Baseball in the Valley
Spring Training is in full swing this year. If you’re not a baseball fan, you may be ignoring a large influence in our market. There are 15 major league teams at 10 ballparks across the Valley which generate an estimated $300 – $400 million of economic benefit each year. Events that bring...
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08 March 2016
Sedona (SVVAR) Listings Now in Monsoon
Listings from the Sedona Verde Valley Association of REALTORS® (SVVAR) are now in the Monsoon® tax system. SVVAR and PAAR listings are now included in MLS searches by default but can be filtered out using the MLS field: Why is this awesome? If you’re working an area where ARMLS...
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11 March 2015
Blurred Signs – A Photo Blog
Subscribers often ask about “For Sale” signs uploaded to the MLS, signs can be in the MLS but cannot contain contact information. Contact information will soon be a $200 fine because it can allow a client to bypass their agent. See how to blur photos here. Rule (8.23) states,”A ‘for...
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04 February 2015
Subdivision vs. Subdivision Name
There are two different subdivision fields in Monsoon. Learning how each functions can help with your searches. Subdivision Name Subdivision Name is a default field in the search templates provided by Monsoon. It’s a text search box where you can type in the name of subdivision. This field can...
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28 January 2015
Exterior Stories & Interior Levels
Two required fields often give Subscribers trouble, Exterior Stories & Interior Levels: Exterior Stories = 6 The Exterior Stories field under General Property Description should include the entire building. Interior Levels = 2 the Interior Levels field reflects the number of stories of the unit itself (excluding basements), not of...
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13 January 2015
Find The Map Code Grid Faster
The Map Code/Grid field is required when entering a listing in flexmls. Many use the ARMLS Grid Map Foldout on ARMLS.com but there is a quicker way to look up the Map Code/Grid. From a Map Search, click the Locate Pin, type the address and then click Locate. Select...
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17 January 2014
Blur Photos Quickly
In our recent blog post, Blurred Signs – A Photo Blog, we explained that Subscribers can’t post photos with contact information. One of the fastest ways to correct a photo with contact information is to simply blur the sign. You don’t need to run out and buy a copy...
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ON THE INTERNET, TYPING IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS IS CONSIDERED SCREAMING OR YELLING. IT IS ALSO VERY HARD TO READ. THE WAY CONSUMERS VIEW LISTINGS HAS CHANGED. AN OLD CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING TRICK WAS TO USE CAPS TO HIGHLIGHT IMPORTANT FEATURES, AND THIS CARRIED OVER TO PUBLIC REMARKS. THE IDEA...
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