Are you planning on virtually staging your listing photos in the MLS? You can do this, but you must disclose that you have virtually staged the photos in the public remarks section.
Can You Virtually Stage Your Listing Photos?
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Zillow is Now a Broker, Will Receive IDX Feed
Zillow is now a licensed brokerage entity and Metro MLS member. Zillow’s change from a real estate media company/portal to a brokerage will allow them to display listings enrolled in the IDX program starting June 1.
Check Out the Metro MLS Video Library
The Video Library allows members to learn about relevant topics to grow their skills at their convenience. The available videos are on various topics, including Flexmls® and Data Integrity.
Can You Show a Delayed Listing?
The Delayed listing status allows the seller additional time to prepare the home if it is not ready for showings. But when a property is in Delayed status, no showings of any kind are allowed until the property moves to Active status.
Can You Advertise a Delayed Listing?
The Delayed listing status allows the seller to offer a sneak peek of its property to potential buyers before it hits Active status. It is a way for the seller to prepare the home for showings while the listing agent starts generating interest in the property.
Flexmls Makes it Easier to Upload Videos, Virtual Tours
Flexmls has made it easier for users to add, edit and manage videos and virtual tours. Flexmls also no longer requires you to upload a branded and unbranded version of your videos or virtual tours.
How to Enter a Delayed Listing in Flexmls
The Delayed listing status is in place to help sellers who need additional time preparing their home for showings. It is not considered a best practice or a tool for agents to use when selling a home.
How to Exclude Contingent Listings in Flexmls
It can be difficult to find listings that are not “Active with Offer” in today’s low-inventory market. But Flexmls® makes it easy to exclude those contingent listings from your search, so you only view the active listings in Quick Search.
How to Search for Specific Member or Office Listings in Quick Search
Flexmls® makes it easy to view past and present listings from a specific member or office in Quick Search. By searching for listings from a particular member or office in Quick Search, you can tailor your search to your desired listing preferences to net more precise results.
Register for the Teams Program in Flexmls
Metro MLS has made it easier for two or more licensed agents to work together at the same brokerage. For those who consider themselves to be a team, Metro MLS has the Teams program available. You also can sign up an assistant for Flexmls® access.
Easier Way to Change Your Property Search Template in Quick Search
Flexmls® has made it easier for you to change the property search template in Quick Search. You will now see “Change Search Template” below the property type in the top left corner of Quick Search.
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.
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 Prepare Your Year-End Reports
Another year has passed, and that means it is time for you to prepare your year-end reports. Metro MLS has resources available to help you access the year-end reports you need.
A Guide to Accessing Four Key Areas on MetroMLS.com
We will walk you through how to access Flexmls®, the Class Schedule, our new blog section – The Metro Word, and our Video Library page.