13 February 2024
Top 10 Violations of 2023
Data Integrity (DI) is excited to report notable improvements in reducing reported violations in 2023! We continue our primary focus on driving system changes that avoid the potential for a data element to be added to a listing that is not in compliance with an existing rule. Let’s delve...
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09 January 2024
Five Things You Didn’t Know Live on ARMLS.com
There is a lot of information you need to sift through daily, so let’s be clear and to the point; Here are five things you should know about that live on ARMLS.com. These five things are designed to improve navigation as an ARMLS subscriber and real estate agent. 1....
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21 December 2023
Your Subscription To Real Estate News Is Now Available!
A subscription to Real Estate News is now available to ARMLS subscribers. All you have to do is sign up and the latest real estate news will be delivered directly to your inbox! Sign up today for your Real Estate News subscription! Fortunately, the sign-up process is a breeze....
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19 December 2023
A Holiday Surprise at the Top of Camelback Mountain
Embrace the spirit of adventure this holiday season! If you’re up for the challenge of conquering Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, a festive surprise awaits you at the summit. Every year for about a decade, Santa and a few of his helpers embark on a journey of bringing a Christmas...
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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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