25 February 2021
How Transaction Sides Are Calculated
In real estate, agent productivity is often measured by “sides”, which is a shorter way of saying transaction sides. A typical real estate transaction has two sides being represented, the buyer and seller. Usually, each side has their own representation, but it is possible for one agent to handle...
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This post is part of our series focusing on subscriber feedback from our Fall 2020 Subscriber Satisfaction Survey. We welcome comments and questions any time. Are you looking to send automatic emails to clients? Do you want an easy way to share new listings with clients? Flexmls can help with that! A Flexmls subscription...
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This post is part of our series focusing on subscriber feedback from our Fall 2020 Subscriber Satisfaction Survey. We welcome comments and questions any time. In April 2020 the Delayed listing status was replaced by Coming Soon. Based on survey comments we’ve received, there is still some confusion about this switch. So let’s get it...
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10 February 2021
Three Ways to Add a Listing in Flexmls
Got a new listing? Then it’s time to let everyone know about it! There are three ways to add a listing in Flexmls. You’ll find the options in the Add/Change section of your Flexmls menu. Which one to choose depends on the history of the property and whether or...
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08 February 2021
Top 5 Reasons Why Your Flexmls Subscription Isn’t Sending
“I set up a Flexmls subscription for my client but they aren’t getting any emails!” Has that ever happened to you? It’s a frequent topic that our support center hears. Subscriptions are supposed to be an easy way to keep your clients updated on new properties matching their search...
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04 February 2021
Subscriber Satisfaction Series: Please Bring Back the Map Search!
This post is part of our series focusing on subscriber feedback from our Fall 2020 Subscriber Satisfaction Survey. We welcome comments and questions any time. You’ve asked us to bring back the Flexmls map search. The good news is it never went away! In the past you had to click a button to launch...
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03 February 2021
ARMLS Subscriber Satisfaction Survey Results 2020
Thank you to all who participated in our 2020 ARMLS Subscriber Satisfaction Survey! We’ve taken a close look at the results and are pleased to see that scores in most categories improved from our previous survey. Many of you took the time to express gratitude for the support we...
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13 January 2021
All About ARMLS Photo Rules
A picture is worth 1,000 words! This is especially true when it comes to listing photos. Photos are an important part of a listing and help tell the story of the property.
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02 December 2020
Which Shape is Best for Your Flexmls Map Search?
A Flexmls map search allows you to search for properties in a focused geographic area by drawing a shape on the map. This will help you obtain results that might not have been possible by using search filters alone. For example, with the map search you can focus on...
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12 November 2020
Which Monsoon Search Should You Run?
There are three types of Monsoon searches: tax, MLS and foreclosure. So which Monsoon search should you run? Let’s explore each. Tax Search Are you looking to reach investor clients or wanting to contact homeowners who might be in a good position to sell? Performing a tax search is...
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21 October 2020
How to Edit Listings in Flexmls
There are times you might need to make changes to an active listing, like when the price changes or you need to add new photos. The good news is that it’s easy to edit listings in Flexmls. From your Flexmls menu, go to the Add/Change section and click Change...
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07 October 2020
And/Or/Not: How These Tiny Words Can Help Your Search
And. Or. Not. These three tiny words can make a huge difference when searching in Flexmls. Your client might want a house with a heated AND fenced pool, which is different than saying heated OR fenced. Adding and/or/not to your search terms (when available) will help you the obtain...
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12 August 2020
Viewing and Sharing Monsoon Reports
The Monsoon tax system allows you to set your Monsoon preferences and create a one-page tax summary report, but did you know there’s also an easy way to customize a Monsoon report before printing or sharing it? Whether you’re doing a tax, MLS or foreclosure search, you can remove...
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29 July 2020
Setting Your Monsoon Preferences
Do you know how to set your Monsoon preferences? Click on the Preferences tab on your Monsoon homepage to discover two ways to customize the look and feel of your user experience. Change Your Color Theme Select a Theme allows you to change the color theme from the default...
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22 July 2020
How to Add Documents to a Listing
Adding documents to a listing in Flexmls is something most agents will have to do in their careers. Some of the more common documents that are uploaded include floor plans, HOA addendums and additional public remarks. Whatever you need to add, you can easily upload it before or after...
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Once you’ve set your client up with a Flexmls portal you might think your work is done. But that’s just where it starts. Your client now needs your help understanding and navigating their portal. Here are some ways you can support your clients with their portal: Welcome Video Send...
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24 June 2020
A Monsoon Search Filter You Might Not Know About
There’s a cool Monsoon search filter you might not know about. It’s often underutilized and underestimated, but it can make all the difference in a search- the is/not option. Certain filters include an is/not option that allow you to fine tune a search based on exact needs. One example...
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17 June 2020
ARMLS Has Live Webinar Classes!
Did you know that ARMLS offers live webinar classes? Well now you do! These virtual classes allow you to bring the ARMLS classroom wherever you are, be it your living room, dining room or even your backyard! Each class is taught by an ARMLS content specialist who will take...
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03 June 2020
Spend More Time with ARMLS
We recently shared some tips on how to make good use of time when your real estate business slows down a bit. Now we’re back with five more helpful suggestions. 1. Customize your Flexmls toolbar so that the items you use regularly are easy to access. 2. Name your...
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Should you send a subscription to just your contacts or add yourself to the recipient list? Or maybe you’d like to only be notified when they open it. And what about Preview Mode? Choosing the best “send to” option for a Flexmls subscription depends on the situation. Flexmls provides...
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