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Are you allowed to virtually stage listing photos in the MLS? The short answer is yes, but there are some things to note. Sometimes buyers have a difficult time picturing what their belongings will look like in a vacant home. Virtually staging a vacant property can help to draw...

Did you know that Coming Soon listings can be included in Flexmls subscriptions? Coming Soon listings do not appear in IDX feeds or on syndicators such as Realtor.com. But you can still provide buyers with an advanced look at these properties. They can also be included in subscriptions you...

If you’ve recently set someone up with a portal, or are thinking of doing so, these videos may help! Signing Up for the Portal Video Signing up for the Portal is designed to be sent to your client once you’ve created a portal for them. This video will walk...

Do you know how to delete multiple Flexmls searches, listing collections and subscriptions at once? This can be a big time saver if you’ve been actively using Flexmls for a while. Things have a way of piling up! Searches You can view, delete or rename an individual search by...

Update 4/2: This post was part of our annual April Fool’s campaign… Days on Market (DOM) is used to help agents understand how long a property has been on the market. Historically, this method of counting time in days worked as homes would take weeks, even months, to sell....

When adding a listing to Flexmls, it’s a good idea to be as specific and detailed as possible. Searching in Flexmls is a different ballgame. Flexmls is a huge database of information entered in by real estate professionals. When you select criteria for a search, the database is scoured...

Just because you need to get your client to sign off on the Listing Profile Sheet, doesn’t mean you have to duplicate your efforts. Flexmls allows you to auto-populate this form directly from your listing. You can then download and save the form for your client’s e-signature. How to...

There are a lot of steps involved when adding a listing in Flexmls and each one is important. But there’s one step at the end of the process you won’t want to miss — reviewing the contents of the listing and sharing it with the seller. Flexmls allows you...

Did you know there are several options for viewing search results in Flexmls? The system defaults to a Residential View, displayed in columns with a 10-point font size. But what does that mean and how can it be adjusted? Watch this video to find out! We have lots of...

Here’s a scenario that most showing agents have experienced: your client receives a subscription email about a property and wants to see it. When you pull the details for that property, you discover it’s now in a Pending status. You now have to explain that the property is no...

Got a new listing? Then it’s time to let everyone know about it! There are three ways to add a listing in Flexmls. You’ll find the options in the Add/Change section of your Flexmls menu. Which one to choose depends on the history of the property and whether or...

“I set up a Flexmls subscription for my client but they aren’t getting any emails!” Has that ever happened to you? It’s a frequent topic that our support center hears. Subscriptions are supposed to be an easy way to keep your clients updated on new properties matching their search...

ShowingTime has just released an update to make finding Call Before Showing (CBS) codes easier and more user friendly! Now when you view the Appointment Details screen, the Tap to View Access Details button will be prominently displayed. This is where you’ll find the CBS code. When you click...

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...