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Find Agents Fluent in a Specific Language
A simple search in Flexmls can help you find an agent who speaks Spanish, Arabic, or any other language.
How to Access Portal Favorites
This blog explains how you can view listings a client has saved as a favorite within their Portal.
Customize Listing Results Using the Office/Member Search
This blog will walk you through changing the default settings of listings that Flexmls is searching for when viewing another’s listings.
Active with Offer vs. Pending: What’s the Difference?
Once your seller accepts an offer, you must change the status to Active with Offer or Pending in Flexmls within 48...
What Do You Consider a New Listing?
You or a client may have a different definition of what you consider important enough to be called a new listing....
How to View Listing History
There are several ways to see a property’s previous listings and changes. You can find Metro MLS and WiREX listings back to 1995 and earlier. This post describes each way to view listing activity.
More Is More: Listing in Flexmls
When you need to add a new listing to the system, more is more. Only exact property matches are going to be shown as a result for buyers when searching. Taking time to include every detail about the property will give your listing the most exposure to buyers.
Less Is More: Searching in Flexmls
When searching for listing in Flexmls, keep in mind that less is more when adding your criteria for the most results. Using fewer pieces of unique criteria will return broader results. Using many pieces of specific criteria can yield few results.
Dave Schmidt Credits Client-Driven Approach for His Success
Dave Schmidt is extremely successful in the real estate industry even though he is just a one-person independent brokerage. He primarily assists clients in the Milwaukee metropolitan area, helping them through the home buying and selling experiences while also conducting business in the rental market.
RISMedia Names Chris Carrillo a Real Estate Newsmaker
RISMedia has selected Metro MLS CEO Chris Carrillo as a 2021 Real Estate Newsmaker. The media outlet named Carrillo a “Crusader,” which is a leader who champions a better way for the industry.
Top 10 Violations of 2020
It is a new year, and we have tallied up the violations from 2020. Below is a list of the top 10 violations of 2020 with the data consisting of violations that occurred from July to December 2020.
Metro MLS Leaders Named to Swanepoel Power 200 List
Metro MLS CEO Chris Carrillo, Shorewest REALTORS® President Joe Horning and ARMLS CEO Matthew Consalvo appeared on the 2021 Swanepoel Power 200 list of the most powerful leaders in the residential real estate industry.
How to Access Online Bill Pay in Flexmls
Online bill pay is safe, secure and preferred. It also is the easiest way for brokers to pay their monthly MLS membership dues to Metro MLS. We have a step-by-step guide to teach brokers how to access the online bill pay system.
How to Access Metro MLS’s Rules and Procedures
Metro MLS offers accurate and timely real estate data to its members. Correct data is vital and allows for fair housing for everyone involved in the home selling and buying experience.