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What Do You Consider a New Listing?

You or a client may have a different definition of what you consider important enough to be called a new listing. Luckily, in Flexmls, you are able to alter the criteria, or events, that define a new listing to better optimize your searches. Your criteria can be saved per...

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Monitoring New Search Activity

You may want to monitor new listings in a search to gain insight on new activity without inundating yourself with Agent Only Subscriptions. In Flexmls, you are able to view Search Results by visiting your Saved Searches, then clicking the three dots on your desired search to choose View...

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Different Ways to View Your Flexmls Map

Do you want the most benefit when utilizing the Flexmls map? There are several different ways to view the map itself beyond using map tools such as shapes, overlays or the Nosy Neighbor option. Satellite View While the Map view is the default option, you can easily change to...

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Tips for Listing Age-Restricted Properties

Are you listing a property in an age-restricted community? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve gathered some tips and tricks to help make the process easier. Arizona is a popular destination for snowbirds and retirees, so it’s no surprise that many properties fall within 55+ communities. These communities...

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Utilizing Flexmls’ Quick Search Template

Save your own template in Flexmls to include all the fields you need and none that you don’t! By using the Flexmls Quick Search Template, you can search your own way. Using the Quick Search Template Flexmls can be modified in several ways to customize the MLS to suit...

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Increase Your Map Size for Better Searching

Utilizing all of Flexmls’ mapping features to your advantage creates a better searching experience. For example, when in a Quick Search, did you know you can increase the size of the map for easier navigation? To increase the map horizontally, click the arrow to the right of your listing...

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Searching Using the Quick Launch Bar

The Flexmls Quick Launch Bar allows you to search from any screen in Flexmls. This gives you the ability to search for items throughout Flexmls, as well as listings, without the need to visit a Quick Search. Check out how you can get the most use out of the...

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Why Do My Emails Say Agent Only?

Have you ever wondered why some emails from Flexmls show a banner stating “Agent Only – This does not show for your customer”? This message indicates that you are receiving the private copy of the listings, whereas your client is receiving the public version. Any time you choose to...

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Who is the Selling Agent?

The general public will typically infer that the person representing the seller is the selling agent, and the person representing the buyer is the buyer’s agent. But in MLS terms, the Selling Agent is the person who represents the buyer in the transaction, since they are the one helping...

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Sharing a Listing via Text Message

Have you ever wanted to text a listing to a client for on-the-go communication? Good news, now you can! To text a listing to a client, click the Share button from your search to select Text. Select your desired contact, then click the Text button at the bottom of...

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Condos and Ownership Types

At ARMLS, we categorize condominiums as an Ownership type, but we realize that clients often use the word “Condo” as a generic description of a property type that could mean a number of different things. While the definition of a condo can sometimes be less than clear, Flexmls allows...

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Set A Custom Business Card as Your Default

This blog is part three of a three-part series. Check out Part 1 (Create a Custom Business Card) and Part 2 (Edit a Custom Business Card). The Generic Business Card appears throughout Flexmls unless you Create a Custom Business Card and set it as your default. If you choose...

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Edit a Custom Business Card

This blog is part two of a three-part series. Check out Part 1 (Create a Custom Business Card) and Part 3 (Set a Custom Business Card as Your Default). When your contact information changes, like phone number and email address, be sure to update your local association. The new...

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The Quick Search Compare Tab Has Changed to Stats

On 10/27/2022, Flexmls updated the title of the tab from Compare to Stats. But that’s not all, the information here has been streamlined to prioritize the data you use most. Within a Quick Search, you can quickly view statistical data on your search results by visiting the Stats tab....

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Where Did My Listing Go?

After changing a listing’s status, you may ask yourself, where did my listing go? A listing may “disappear” because the My Listings option is defaulted to only show certain statuses in a specified time range. Specifically, only Active and Pending listings are automatically included. You can choose which listing...

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Create A Custom Business Card!

We know every subscriber is unique. Create your Flexmls Business Card to stand out even more! Every subscriber has a Generic Business Card automatically created for them. The Generic Business Card contains contact information passed from your local association. It will also include a personal photo if one has...

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Listing Dates Explained

A listing can change statuses multiple times throughout its duration on the MLS. When viewing a listing’s detail report/plano, there are several listing dates that give you key indicators of when certain changes took place. Check out the example below of a listing being changed throughout its transaction. Keep...

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Search Comparable Listings with One Click

Do you ever find yourself stuck when trying to find comps for a listing? It can be quite a process. What if I told you Flexmls provides an option to find them with a click of a button? The Search Comparables feature finds comparable listings in one step. To...

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Why Is My Expire Date Showing on My Listing?

The Expire Date of your listing doesn’t show for anyone but yourself. The Expire Date is the expiration of the listing contract with your Seller. When viewing your own listing, Flexmls recognizes you are logged in as the Listing Agent or Co-Listing Agent. Therefore, it will show you confidential...

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Who Can Edit My Listing?

It is possible that other subscribers within your brokerage may have permission to edit your listings. These individuals can be a helpful resource in case of an emergency where you are unable to access your listing. Check out below the different types of subscribers that can access and edit...

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