23 September 2020
How to Search Using the Listing Agent’s Public Remarks
What do you do when your client wants a home with a water slide, or maybe a wine cellar? In Flexmls you won’t find either listed as a search field, but you may be able to search for them via the listing agent’s public remarks. Public remarks is a...
Read More
10 March 2020
Understanding Clear Cooperation
This post is a summary, the official Clear Cooperation landing page with more information can be found here: https://armls.com/nar-clear-cooperation Starting on April 6, ARMLS subscribers must follow the Clear Cooperation policy. ARMLS will begin enforcement of a mandatory NAR rule called the Clear Cooperation policy on April 6, 2020....
Read More
09 March 2020
Introducing Coming Soon Status
This post was updated on March 10th 2020 to reflect changes to “Coming Soon” status (formerly known as Delayed status), these changes will not be live until April 6, 2020 as they require system changes by our vendor. Property not ready to be active? Coming Soon might be right...
Read More
25 October 2019
Where Did the Search Details Go?
The Flexmls Quick Search page has gone through some recent changes, one of them being the Search Details. The Search Details gives you a snapshot of the criteria you’ve entered for that particular search. Previously, the Search Details was an icon located directly above the Search Template. To find Search...
Read More
01 October 2019
Firefox: How to Access Saved Passwords
If you’ve forgotten your Flexmls password but have saved it in the Firefox browser, here is how to see it. This is an alternative to resetting your Flexmls password if you cannot remember your password. 1. In Firefox, go to the top right corner of the browser window, click the...
Read More
01 October 2019
Edge: How to Access Saved Passwords
If you’ve forgotten your Flexmls password but have saved it in the Edge browser, here is how to see it. This is an alternative to resetting your Flexmls password if you cannot remember your password. 1. Passwords in Edge are found in the Windows Control Panel. Hold the Windows...
Read More
01 October 2019
Chrome: How to Access Saved Passwords
If you’ve forgotten your Flexmls password but have saved it in the Chrome browser, here is how to see it. This is an alternative to resetting your Flexmls password if you cannot remember your password. 1. In Chrome, go to the top right corner of the browser window, click...
Read More
01 October 2019
Safari: How to Access Saved Passwords
If you’ve forgotten your Flexmls password but have saved it in the Safari browser, here is how to see it. This is an alternative to resetting your Flexmls password if you cannot remember your password. 1. In Safari, go to the top left corner of the browser window, click Safari and select preferences. 2....
Read More
19 September 2019
New Courtesy Notices
Beginning today, co-listers will now get notices, in addition to other improved courtesy notice enhancements. All parties will now receive the listing closed notice, which will include all concessions, sold price and COE date. Co-Listing agents now receive Expiring in 10 Days notice Status Change to UCB notice 10 and...
Read More
23 August 2019
Co-Listers Will be Able to Edit Their Listings!
Starting on the morning of 8/29, the co-listing agent will be able to edit listings in Flexmls, just like the listing agent. We’re pleased to offer this change after many requests, but please note: The listing agent is still solely responsible for any errors, violations or fines even if made by...
Read More
23 May 2019
New and Improved Showing Instructions
After many focus groups, submitted feedback and collaboration with agents over several months, we are improving showing instructions by implementing conditional logic to prevent conflicting selections. This will help all subscribers by setting clear, definitive expectations on the permissions required to show a listing. This change will go into effect...
Read More
15 April 2019
Why Subscribers Are Loving the eKEY
Our subscribers are loving the eKEY that ARMLS offers for accessing lockboxes! Here are some reasons why: It’s an App The eKEY becomes part of your smartphone and can also be used on Apple Watch. The app works even when you don’t have cell service (it transmits over Bluetooth)....
Read More
26 March 2019
TransactionDesk is Now Live in Flexmls
As a courtesy to AAR, TransactionDesk has been integrated into Flexmls for ARMLS subscribers who also belong to AAR. This new AAR product does not require a RETS password and can be found: You will be asked to login to AAR SSO. Please contact AAR or Transaction Desk for...
Read More
30 January 2019
The Report an Error Form is Changing
The Report an Error form will be changed to help improve data integrity. Later this week, we’ll start asking subscribers to provide more information when reporting a data error. Doing this will reduce the time needed to address concerns without making the process burdensome. We can improve our internal...
Read More
06 December 2018
How to Search for Open Houses in Flexmls
Want to search for open houses in Flexmls? Whether you want to preview them or send them to your client, finding them in Flexmls is easy with these simple steps. From a Quick Search, under Additional Search Options, select Open House Date. If you’re emailing a listing to your client and...
Read More
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...
Read More
23 October 2018
New Admin Policy in the MLS
A new admin policy is now live in the MLS. This change will help modernize ARMLS and protect the data. If your brokerage has any Admin logins or plans to acquire them, the new admin policy will require action (read policy 7.4 here). This Board of Directors approved policy...
Read More
18 September 2018
3 New MLS Changes
You Asked. We Listened. Here are three changes to the MSL subscribers requested. Flood Irrigation We added Flood Irrigation to the Landscaping section. Adding this field will help clear confusion when used in conjunction with Irrigation Front and/or Irrigation Back as it’s a specific type of irrigation. Equitable Interest We...
Read More
22 August 2018
Solar Panel and Green Fields Changes
Changes to Solar Panels and other Green fields are going into effect on 08/29! Solar panels will now have a third-party owned option to identify panels that are owned by a third party (i.e. utility company) and will be provided as part of the service agreement with the homeowner. You will...
Read More
09 August 2018
Changes to the Pets Field
The Pets field in the Residential Rental property class will be updated on 08/14. What’s changing? The Pets field under the Residential Rental property class will now be a required field with a new name to increase accuracy of searches. Before: Assistive Animals Only is an option under pets...
Read More