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You may or may not be familiar with Markt, an MLS services company, but you’ve been benefiting from our Markt collaboration behind the scenes. Since, we have been promoting Markt a lot more than previously, this has sparked some questions from our subscribers. Markt is our joint venture with...

Do you have a new phone number or email address? The first step in updating your contact info with ARMLS is to contact your association! Associations are responsible for maintaining member information and communicating it with other entities (like ARMLS). Once you make them aware of a change, it...

MLS Aligned, a group of five forward-thinking MLSs, that includes ARMLS, has acquired Agent Inbox. MLS Aligned will build upon the Agent Inbox tools to bring messaging and showings together in a straightforward place for subscribers. We are excited to bring you this showing platform in the upcoming months....

ARMLS provides subscribers with a wide array of products that make it easier to build a successful real estate business. Whether you’re searching for the perfect property for a buyer or want to find homeowners who might be in a position to sell, we have a product that can...

ARMLS has a big announcement! We’ve created an online Flexmls Admin/Assistant Guide that outlines the entire process of creating and managing Flexmls Admin accounts. How Can the Guide Be Accessed? The guide is available now and is easy to find in the Support section of ARMLS.com Who Would Find...

We announced a joint venture with Metro MLS in Wisconsin a couple of years ago. In present time, we call that venture, Markt. Markt is a way MLSs can pool resources and talent together. Today, we are pleased to announce a new partner to share resources with: realMLS. The...

Less conventional ways to buy and sell homes through the MLS get more attention when inventory is low, like auctions and offer platforms. Offer platforms are often confused with auctions. This is likely because both types use similar terminology, like the word “bid”. Offer Platform An offer platform is...

Cloud Attract is a lead generation tool that’s available in the Cloud Suite. Attract buyers or sellers with a custom landing page that you can embed into your website or share via social media. The landing page for sellers features a “What’s My Home Worth?” section where they can...

In real estate, agent productivity is often measured by “sides”, which is a shorter way of saying transaction sides. A typical real estate transaction has two sides being represented, the buyer and seller. Usually, each side has their own representation, but it is possible for one agent to handle...

2020 is finally over! Now that we’re in 2021, it’s time to recap our top 10 violations from last year. In 2020 we had a grand total of 9,235 violations, see last year’s report here. Self-Reported items outrank all violations, they do not carry fines. Self-Reported errors dominate yet,...

The recent breaking news story about the purchase of ShowingTime by Zillow Group has generated concerns from our subscribers. ARMLS can ensure you that your client data, showing data and requests are secure and are not available for use by Zillow’s real estate brokerage. Subscribers should know that nothing...

2020 was a year that brought nothing but change, and ARMLS was no exception. Here’s a list of the major changes that occurred within our organization, many of them based on subscriber suggestions. Subscribers Can Edit Their Listings 7 Days After Closing Listing agents and co-listing agents can now...

The annual Swanepoel Power 200 list has been published for 2021 and we're thrilled to announce several of our folks, both in the Valley and beyond, have appeared on the list.

Have you taken an ARMLS online class lately? If not, then today is the day! Or tomorrow, if that works better for you. One of the great things about these classes is that they are always there waiting for you. Each course is broken into easy-to-follow sections so you...

Did you know that ARMLS offers live webinar classes? Well now you do! These virtual classes allow you to bring the ARMLS classroom wherever you are, be it your living room, dining room or even your backyard! Each class is taught by an ARMLS content specialist who will take...

We’re all spending more time at home right now. While you may not be able to sit open houses or attend networking events, there are some things you can do to stay productive in real estate while practicing social distancing. Farming in Monsoon Did you know you can farm...

In the real estate industry no two days (or two months) are ever alike. That’s especially true here in Arizona where we have very seasonal markets. As your business ebbs and flows, you’ll find that sometimes there aren’t enough hours in a day and sometimes you have more free...

Whenever the topic of syndication re-enters the real estate trade news, we see an increase in inquires about syndication here at ARMLS. So, what a better time than now to answer some common syndication myths. Myth 1. ARMLS Sells Data to Third Parties We don’t sell listing data, it’s not...