05 December 2023
The Aligned Showings Online Course
Aligned Showings is a new, easy-to-use scheduling platform that offers collaboration tools and real-time messaging. It is a showing service that puts communication first. You may have seen emails about it, taken a live class or even checked it out when requesting showings in Flexmls. Did you know we...
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16 November 2023
Sending Feedback Requests in Aligned Showings
Need to gather feedback on a property? Aligned Showings offers a default set of questions you can send to the Buyers Agent via a message or you can create your own custom feedback form to send. Setting up a Feedback Request You can set feedback requests to auto-send after...
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24 October 2023
Did You Lose a Lockbox?
Did you lose a lockbox? If so, here are a few steps to take to recover lost lockboxes, as well as a few proactive steps for the future. If You Lost a Lockbox Conduct a Lockbox Activity Report. Although they don’t have a GPS, Supra provides reports you can...
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17 October 2023
Building Big Things In the Valley
Big building projects are happening around the valley! Building projects can bring an area new life in the form of jobs, financial improvements, and homes! Potential buyers may be exploring these areas as a result. Here are some places you should check out as you are discussing properties and...
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10 October 2023
ARMLS Rule 8.23 & Watermarks Education Phase Has Ended
The ARMLS Rule 8.23 & Watermarks Education Phase concluded on October 5, 2023. What does this mean for you? Rule 8.23 underwent an update in February 2023, with the aim of providing clearer guidelines for the content allowed in listing media. ARMLS Rule 8.23 defines what is and isn’t...
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28 September 2023
Send a Showing Request in Aligned Showings
While in Aligned Showings, navigate to Add a Showing on the left side of the screen and search for the listing you would like to send a showing request for. You can search by the map, the address (full or partial) or the MLS ID #. Once you have...
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05 September 2023
How To Use Multiple Pushpins & the Polygon Shape
When assisting a client who requests their future home to be in proximity to multiple addresses, there are methods in Flexmls you can utilize to find properties that meet their needs. One approach is to utilize multiple pushpins and draw a polygon shape on the Flexmls map. Pushpins Begin...
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22 August 2023
Common Questions about Coming Soon Status
Three years ago, ARMLS announced “Coming Soon” would replace the “Delayed” status. Here are some common questions the Support Team receives regarding the Coming Soon listing Status. Question Answer Are photos required for Coming Soon listings? Photos are not required in Coming Soon status. Your listing can be in...
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16 August 2023
Adding a Photographer to Your Listing
Adding a photographer to your listing is as easy as adding a co-lister! You can add a photographer in Flexmls at different points in the life cycle of a listing and for various reasons. Let’s review how it’s done. Adding a Photographer to a New Listing To add a...
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08 August 2023
What is FSBO?
FSBO means “for sale by owner,” the term describes a homeowner who handles the process of selling their residential property without help from a real estate professional. In most cases, in FSBO transactions, the seller assumes the responsibilities and risks of completing the sale. Are FSBO homes in the...
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20 June 2023
Summertime Showing Checklist
If you are new to the Valley or new to real estate, here are a few recommendations to navigate summertime showing appointments in the Phoenix area. In June, July and August, expect a daytime temperature of about 105 degrees. In extreme times, we may get a heat advisory from...
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06 June 2023
My Photos Were Copied Without Permission
If you have taken either the Listing in Flexmls or the Rules course with ARMLS, then you know copying other agents’ photos from a previous listing is a violation at ARMLS (See Rule 8.23). Not only is it a violation, but copying photos could lead to copyright infringement, since...
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30 May 2023
Do You Read Blogs From NAR?
The National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) blog is a great source of information for real estate topics, news, events, networking and education. Information from NAR’s blog can be anything from monthly mortgage rates and predictions, home esthetics trends and, most importantly, key nuggets of information to help you on...
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02 May 2023
Searching for Multiple Dwellings in Flexmls
Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex and more! There may be instances where your clients are looking for these homes, but what are they exactly and how do you locate these types of structures when searching in Flexmls? Defining Each Type A duplex has a common central wall and consists of two...
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20 April 2023
Swapping Listing Agent and Co-Listing Agent Roles
There are various circumstances that may lead to the Co-Listing Agent taking over as the Listing Agent. For instance, the original Listing Agent may be taking a vacation or personal leave, mentoring the co-listing agent or retiring. Regardless of the reason, here are a few key considerations when swapping...
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13 April 2023
Searching for County Islands in Flexmls
What is a County Island? A county island is an unincorporated area of land surrounded by a city or town. Some benefits to living on a county island are lower taxes and less governmental oversight, while drawbacks include being responsible for your own utilities and not being allowed to...
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04 April 2023
Xeriscaping: What Is It and How Do I Find It in Flexmls?
Xeriscaping is a type of landscaping with slow-growing, drought-tolerant plants to conserve water and reduce yard trimmings. This landscape can be designed to reduce the number of resources needed to maintain it and the amount of waste it produces. To find these types of features in Flexmls, go to...
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07 March 2023
3D Printing Homes
Riddle me this: If you have no lumber and no steel, can you still build a home? If you’ve been keeping up with builder trends and sustainable homes, you know that the answer is yes. Building homes without traditional materials has been made possible by 3D printing. 3D-printed homes...
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02 March 2023
Pickleball in Flexmls!
You asked for it, and we listened! Private/Community Pickleball Court fields have been added to Community Features and Exterior Features in Flexmls. With countless leagues, hundreds of players and pickleball courts valley wide, it was time for a change. The new era of pickleball is upon us, as it...
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28 February 2023
How Do I Make My Incomplete Listing Active?
To make an incomplete listing active, go to Menu, ADD/CHANGE, then My Incomplete. Here you will find a list of listings you have started, but not completed. Then follow these steps: 1. Select the incomplete listing and click EDIT at the bottom right. You will be able to edit...
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