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Have you ever had a client ask you for a strange feature? Obscure fields are not just interesting, they can help you narrow down your search to make sure your client gets exactly what they want. Part 7 of our “5 Obscure MLS Fields” series will break down some...

Downloading the ShowingTime app is a great way to schedule and manage your appointments right from your smart phone. Here are some other cool things you can do in the ShowingTime app. Find Listings Near Me In the ShowingTime app, click Schedule Showing, then select Near Me. ShowingTime will...

A Flexmls map search allows you to search for properties in a focused geographic area by drawing a shape on the map. This will help you obtain results that might not have been possible by using search filters alone. For example, with the map search you can focus on...

Looking for a listing with separate living quarters? Whether it’s a guest house, casita or mother-in-law suite, Flexmls offers a couple different ways to search: adding a search field or searching the public remarks. Adding a Field On the Quick Search Screen, scroll down past the search fields to...

Flexmls has refreshed the media gallery to include all media in one easy-to-find place! Gone are the days of having to search through different tabs to view your pictures, videos and virtual tours. Now they’re built right into the photo gallery of your listing, making the process of viewing...

There are times you might need to make changes to an active listing, like when the price changes or you need to add new photos. The good news is that it’s easy to edit listings in Flexmls. From your Flexmls menu, go to the Add/Change section and click Change...

Did you know your Flexmls dashboard is customizable? You can change it by selecting from a list of preassembled options or by creating your own. Preassembled Dashboards The dashboard comes with a group of preassembled options in the drop down under the Menu button (the Home dashboard is the...

And. Or. Not. These three tiny words can make a huge difference when searching in Flexmls. Your client might want a house with a heated AND fenced pool, which is different than saying heated OR fenced. Adding and/or/not to your search terms (when available) will help you the obtain...

Do you have specific areas or ZIP codes you like to keep an eye on? Why not have them right on your dashboard when you log in to Flexmls? You can add multiple Hot Sheet gadgets to keep you in the know. Adding a Gadget to Your Dashboard Click...

You can now include Coming Soon listings in your subscription emails to clients. This gives clients a sneak peek before these homes are ready to be Active. To include these listings in your clients’ subscriptions just make sure you select Coming Soon as part of the search criteria within...

Going out of town and need a colleague to manage your clients while you’re away? Or maybe you’re part of a team and need to share contacts. Whatever your reason, Flexmls allows you to transfer contacts to any another ARMLS subscriber who is within the same office. Transferring a...

Do you or an agent you know specialize in one particular area of the Valley? If so, you can look up agent sales for just that area in Flexmls using the Map on your Quick Search screen. Agents Stats by Area First, draw the area on the Map by...

Is your client wanting to buy or rent? You don’t have to create two different property type searches. Instead, search them both at one time using the Multiple Property Class search. You’ll find this search under your property class drop-down menu (the Multiple Property Class is number eight). On...

Adding documents to a listing in Flexmls is something most agents will have to do in their careers. Some of the more common documents that are uploaded include floor plans, HOA addendums and additional public remarks. Whatever you need to add, you can easily upload it before or after...

Most clients feel strongly about a pool- they either want one or they don’t. Then there are those clients who wouldn’t mind having access to a pool, but don’t want all of the upkeep responsibility. Community pools are a perfect solution. And what’s the best way to search for that...

Once you’ve set your client up with a Flexmls portal you might think your work is done. But that’s just where it starts. Your client now needs your help understanding and navigating their portal. Here are some ways you can support your clients with their portal: Welcome Video Send...

The Subscription Preview Mode allows you to preview listings before they hit your client’s inbox. You’re able to vet each listing and approve all or just some to be sent to your client. This option allows you to have control over which listings your client receives, which is particularly...

RapidStats already provides you with in-house reporting and custom statistics. Now it gets even better with drip emails called scheduled reports! A scheduled report works similarly to a subscription in Flexmls. You’ll save your search criteria then set it up on an auto email for you or your client....

We recently shared some tips on how to make good use of time when your real estate business slows down a bit. Now we’re back with five more helpful suggestions. 1. Customize your Flexmls toolbar so that the items you use regularly are easy to access. 2. Name your...