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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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How Do I Rank in the MLS?

Have you ever wondered how your production compares against others in the MLS? Running a Ranking Report in Flexmls can help you determine what your rank is among ARMLS subscribers. To run a Ranking Report, visit the main Menu to select Inventory & Production, then choose the Ranking Report....

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Adjusting Contact Information on a Listing

Contact information included in the Listing Detail Report is automatically populated from your profile information on file with your local association. However, what if the best contact number for your listing is a shared office number? What if there is an emergency absence and the Co-Listing Agent needs to...

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Items to Double Check When Adding a Listing

Adding a listing can be an extensive and strenuous process. Some important items are often passed over which can affect your listing. For an easier time, check out our guide below for items to double check when adding a listing. Populate Tax Data Type in the property address and...

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What is a Plano?

The Plano is a report of a listing’s details, commonly referred to as the Listing Detail Report in Flexmls. The Plano can sometimes get confused with the Profile Sheet, also known as the Input Form. They contain similar information, but are separate documents. The Plano is a report generated...

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Lockbox and Key Activity Reports

Supra provides reports you can generate on their website to view lockbox or key activity. Let’s go through how you access this information. Visit Supra’s website and select the option for SupraWEB for Agents in the top right. Login credentials are not automatically setup when leasing your eKEY. Click...

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