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You can create a custom view to include the fields you want to see when searching in Flexmls. Specifically, you can create a custom view to display open house information, which can be useful to both you and your clients. When you perform a search in Flexmls, the search...

If you need to delete a map overlay or find the shape you drew is in need of improvement, this article is for you! Previously we learned how to Create a Map Overlay and how to Search the Flexmls Map with Custom Overlays. Let’s learn how to edit and...

Have you ever made a sloppy shape or found that the shape you created is just not right for your Flexmls map searching needs? This article can help you! Let’s discuss how to edit map shapes and delete the ones that are no longer needed. You have access to...

There may come a time when your client will say, “I just gave this house three stars, I love it! Check it out and let’s see it ASAP!”. You smile and tell the client you’ll make the arrangements, but internally you’re thinking I only see Favorites! How do I...

In Flexmls, adding the Construction Status field can give your clients more options when searching for listings that best fit their criteria. The Monthly Supply of Inventory has been low. In addition, active listings and coming soon listings are teetering around eighteen thousand. As a result, options may be...

There are three things you should do after updating a search: re-save, re-send and re-confirm. Did you recently edit a saved search for a client? After the desired fields have been adjusted, remembering to save the search is probably second nature, but it’s also important to remember two additional...

Do you ever want to exclude criteria while searching in Flexmls? Then you’ll want to get familiar with the and/or/not filtering options. Even though it’s more common to search based on what your client does want, at times it’s necessary to filter out what is NOT wanted. Some examples...

When adding a listing in Flexmls, the school district information will auto-populate after selecting Populate Tax Data. To use the Populate Tax Data Button, you will need to enter the full property address or the Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) on the Address tab when entering a listing. This will...

There has been a ZIP code change in Tempe. The USPS announced last month that ZIP code 85281 has spilt. The newest ZIP code, 85288, went into effect July 1, 2022 (See image below). You may have already seen this in the news, but let’s discuss how it affects...

The City/Town Code, School and ZIP Code fields relied on proper spelling in searches, potentially causing search errors. Now, whether searching or adding a listing, you may have noticed an improvement to these fields under General Property Description. Why did these fields change? A helpful suggestion by a subscriber...

If you are confused about a 1031 Exchange, look no further! Let’s shed some light on identification and 1031 Exchanges inside Flexmls. How does a 1031 Exchange work? Simply put, a 1031 Exchange is a real estate transaction that allows a seller to defer taxes when he or she...

Have you interacted with a potential client who has explained that they struggle going up and down stairs? Or that they need modified bath and kitchen features? If you have a client struggling with the above mentioned or if they disclose a disability, you have options when searching in...