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The first status when a property becomes for sale on the MLS is normally the Active status. But once an offer is accepted on the property, the status needs to be changed, and quick (per the Rules and Regulations you’ll have three calendar days to change the status). When you...

So the seller has accepted an offer on your listing. Congratulations! Now you need to change the status to UCB, CCBS, or Pending. If you’re unsure of which option is the best, take a look at the breakdown. Statuses UCB (Under Contract Accepting Back-Up Offers) – This means an offer...

Whether or not to disable a lockbox while the listing is Temporary off Market is up to you. As long as the status is TOM, you can keep the lockbox where it is or remove it for the time being. Per the ARMLS Rules and Regulations (section 13.5), a...

What do you do when your client asks for a waterslide, or better yet, a lazy river? In Flexmls you won’t find waterslide or lazy river under our pool category, but you may be able to search for them via the listing agent’s public remarks. The public remarks is...

It’s a common buyer request, “I want to live near work!” The quickest and most effective way to do this is with a radius search. Doing a Radius Search To start, click on the red push pin at the bottom right side of the map, enter your address and...

Spring cleaning isn’t just for your home, it’s also great for managing your Flexmls profile. Here are some common items that might need refreshing. Contact Information A good place to start is to make sure your contact info is up to date. You can do so by clicking on...

It might be hard to distinguish between a Listing Collection and a Saved Search but knowing the difference can help you get the most out of Flexmls. Listing Collection: Saves individual listings. This allows you to collect a set of properties to show to your client. Saved Search: Saves the criteria...

While the Bedroom field still doesn’t have a definition, the Bedrooms Plus field is a bit more concrete. Any room or area in a house that could reasonably be used as a bedroom falls into the Bedrooms Plus category. Entering Bedrooms Plus in Flexmls When adding a listing, go to the Details tab,...

A simple search in Flexmls can help you find an agent who speaks Spanish,  Arabic, or any other language. Finding an Agent Who Speaks Another Language From the Menu in Flexmls, select Office Member under the Search category. Next, click the Options arrow and type in the desired language, then click Find.  ...

You can reset your Flexmls password (not to be confused with the RETS password) by visiting this page: https://idp.armls.com/account/recovery/forgotpassword. You’ll receive a reset link via email. Didn’t Get the Reset Email?  If you’re locked out of Flexmls or don’t receive the reset link, you can reach out to ARMLS...

Flexmls recently introduced new Showing Instructions fields, which are easier to understand and follow. Now it’s clear to know if permission is required or if the listing agent just wants to be notified before the showing. Be sure you understand the rules in order to avoid potential fines! There are now two...