07 March 2019
What to Know When Buying Used Lockboxes
Did you know that you can buy a used lockbox at a discounted price? A new lockbox purchased from an ARMLS support center will run you approximately $100 plus tax, while a used one can be significantly less, depending on condition. Before you go running to your ARMLS Support...
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23 January 2019
Syndication: Why Does ARMLS Sell My Listings? (We don’t)
This is a question we receive a lot. The short answer is WE DON’T. ARMLS does not sell your listings. Your broker decides whether or not to syndicate listings to third-party real estate websites. Realtor.com is an example of a syndication site (all sites listed below). Since the listings...
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28 December 2018
Penalty Policy Myths
This is a re-publish of a post from last year on common Penalty Policy myths. Myth: You Only Get One Entry Mistake in Your Lifetime Not true as most unintentional data entry errors are not violations or are non-penalty violations / self-reported violations where no fine is issued. The first time each calendar...
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13 November 2018
New Flexmls Portals are Available Now!
The new portals in Flexmls are live and ready to be activated. The date you switch is up to you. The new portal has more than just a sleek, user-friendly design upgrade. Portal 2.0 offers the following benefits: You’re in control, move to the new portal when you’re...
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22 October 2018
Moving to a New Brokerage?
There are several steps to follow when you decide to change brokerages but you might be surprised to learn that ARMLS is not involved in this process. We’ve outlined the basic steps you need to make the switch. Step 1. ADRE has an online system to initiate a change/new...
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06 August 2018
What is Reverse Prospecting in Flexmls?
This is the Part 1 in a three-part series about Reverse Prospecting. Check out Part 2 and Part 3. Want to generate more leads? Reverse Prospecting is the tool for you. What is Reverse Prospecting? Reverse Prospecting is a powerful tool to help listing agents and buyer’s agents come together...
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27 July 2018
Why Share Listings Through Your IDX Website
Social media sharing directly from Flexmls has been an exciting development this year. As you know, the Share button now lets you send listings to social media with just a few clicks, as long as the listing is participating in the IDX program (read about about the rules and requirements to use social media). While...
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09 April 2018
We’re forming a new joint venture with Metro MLS.
We’re teaming up with Metro MLS (the largest MLS in Wisconsin) to share resources through the creation of a joint venture partnership. By working with Metro MLS, we can focus on serving subscribers and spend less time duplicating efforts on support, IT infrastructure, product development and more (see our...
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19 March 2018
Posting IDX Listings to Social Media (Facebook, X, etc.)
A Share button now lets you share listings to social media from Flexmls with just a few clicks if a listing is (A) yours or (B) participating in the IDX program. This functionality requires you to consider three things to be in full compliance with all ARMLS and ADRE policies:...
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07 March 2018
What’s the Bathroom Definition per ARMLS?
On October 7, 2025, ARMLS revised the bathroom fields in Flexmls. The # Bathrooms field has been replaced by Total Bathrooms. The Total Bathrooms field is the sum of Full Bathrooms and Half Bathrooms entered in a listing. This allows listing agents to better represent full and half bathrooms within a property. What Are Full and Half Bathrooms?...
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13 October 2017
What Does My Assistant Need to Manage My Lockbox?
If you’ve got a personal assistant whose tasks include purchasing, exchanging or picking up any of your Supra lockboxes, it’s vital they have everything they need to have a smooth transaction. When your assistant arrives to our ARMLS support center , make sure they have the following: The Supra Lockbox...
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25 July 2017
How to Set a Default Map
Did you know you can set a default map to automatically start from the area you work in most? That way, each time you access the map in Flexmls, you’ll see the default area you’ve created for yourself. This not only saves you time but gives you personalized access...
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30 March 2017
How to Join ARMLS
To join the MLS as a subscriber, complete the following required steps: Get licensed with the Arizona Department of Real Estate. Next, hang your license with a brokerage. Finally, the sign-up process to join the MLS is through the local associations. Contact one of our local associations for your...
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13 March 2017
Is This Listing In a Community Facility District (CFD)?
A Community Facility District (CFD) is a special taxing district established by a municipality or county to obtain funding for public works, services, schools and community improvements. The funding is used for a variety of purposes, including installation of street lights, park construction and road maintenance. This information is...
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24 February 2017
Township, Section, Range – What Do They Mean?
What do the Township, Range and Section fields mean? Where did they come from and how are they determined? A Bit of History If we jump into a history lesson, the U.S. received new land in thanks to the Treaty of Paris toward the end of the American Revolutionary War in...
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18 April 2016
What Is the Service Area of ARMLS?
ARMLS does not have a service area defined by geography, meaning that subscribers can place listings in the MLS from anywhere in the world where they are licensed and have a valid listing agreement. While listings in the coverage areas of our associations require MLS entry, ARMLS can accept...
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28 March 2016
What’s My RETS Password? | MLS Connect
zipForm MLS Connect no longer requires a RETS password. Therefore, RETS passwords for subscribers have been phased out. Looking for zipForm help, contact LoneWolf via: https://ziplogix.com/support/.
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23 February 2016
Section 8 Rentals: How to Search?
Looking for the Section 8 field? In Flexmls, it’s called Gov’t Assist Acceptd and is under the Lease Information section. Get Started While searching under the “Residential Rentals” property class, click in the white space next to the green plus sign to bring up the “Add A Field” options. Under...
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19 January 2016
ShowingTime Look Outs
ShowingTime, our new showing request management system, is up and running. As more and more Subscribers learn the system, understanding these five popular functions can help ensure you have a smooth experience using ShowingTime. ShowingVoice Prompts The prompt is programmed to start when it hears your voice (it’s voice-activated), so be sure...
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17 January 2014
Blur Photos Quickly
In our recent blog post, Blurred Signs – A Photo Blog, we explained that Subscribers can’t post photos with contact information. One of the fastest ways to correct a photo with contact information is to simply blur the sign. You don’t need to run out and buy a copy...
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