04 May 2016
Are Conditional Commissions Allowed?
Conditional commissions submitted through the MLS offer financial incentives to the buyer’s agent if certain criteria are met. Some examples of conditional commissions include monetary motivation for a full price offer, showing the property or achieving a specific close of escrow date. Per our rules, Subscribers are not allowed to post...
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22 April 2016
The Sweet Spot: Improved Map Overlays
Multiple Map Overlays Improved With Better Logic Flexmls has undergone a major improvement when using multiple saved map overlays in the same map search. Previously, only listings found in the overlapping areas were displayed. Now, the search looks for results in any of the overlays. This is not to be...
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We do 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. While listings in the coverage areas of our associations require MLS entry, ARMLS can accept voluntary listings from almost anywhere. For...
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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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07 April 2016
Activating Show and Go
Appointment requests on vacant properties got you down? Save yourself significant time, hassle and inconvenience by setting up Show and Go mode in ShowingTime. Show and Go is an easy to use mode that lets other Subscribers automatically make appointments on your vacant listings without needing your approval. In Flexmls, Access ShowingTime from the Daily...
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05 April 2016
Monsoon: Not Recommended for Comparison
When comparing comps in Monsoon, you might see this “Not Recommended for Comparison” warning tacked onto a listing. What this means is that the comp is not likely an “arms length transaction” and won’t deliver a fair comparison. These comps are included in the comp report unless you uncheck them....
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28 March 2016
What’s My RETS Password? | MLS Connect
Are you looking for your RETS password to use in MLS Connect via zipForm? A RETS password is not your Flexmls password, it is a different password. You must set your RETS password in Flexmls after you have logged-in to Flexmls. Setting / Changing Your RETS Password Under Preferences go...
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26 March 2016
Photos: Lifestyle and Property Amenities
3/26/2016: We’ve had some recent changes to the listing rules and policies. While most of the new updates are pretty innocuous, there is a major rule change you should review. Photos / Media Previously, photos were restricted to the property, either the view from the property or the property itself. Now,...
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23 February 2016
Section 8 Rentals: How to Search?
Looking for the Section 8 field? In Flexmls, it’s called Gov’t Assist Acceptd and is under the Lease Information section. Get Started While searching under the “Residential Rentals” property class, click in the white space next to the green plus sign to bring up the “Add A Field” options. Under “Lease...
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22 January 2016
There’s An App For That
There are four different apps you have access to with your MLS Pro Subscription. Let’s break down which app does what. Flexmls Pro Flexmls Pro is your MLS on the go. Create and view your saved searches as well as create and access your listing collections. Search by drawing...
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19 January 2016
ShowingTime Look Outs
ShowingTime, our new showing request management system, is up and running. As more and more Subscribers learn the system, understanding these five popular functions can help ensure you have a smooth experience using ShowingTime. ShowingVoice Prompts The prompt is programmed to start when it hears your voice (it’s voice-activated), so be sure...
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06 January 2016
ShowingTime: Customization
Every Subscriber is different. That’s why ShowingTime offers loads of customizable features. Notifications Receive and respond to showing requests via text, email, or phone call- however you want to be contacted. Buyer Feedback Surveys These little gems are a combination of multiple choice and short answer questions that let you tap into...
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08 December 2015
New MLS Status – CCBS
What’s Changing On December 15, a new sub-status of Active called CCBS (Contract Contingent on Buyer Sale) will be available in Flexmls. CCBS is for listings whose Sellers wish to obtain backup offers and make explicit that the contract they have accepted is contingent on the buyer selling their...
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