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Market Reports: January 2021
January started well for the housing market, with healthy buyer demand and strong market fundamentals. A robust increase in housing starts in December points to an active year for new construction.
A Message from CEO Chris Carrillo on ShowingTime
Metro MLS is reviewing its agreement with ShowingTime to ensure Zillow follows the obligations that are in place. We also are exploring the best options moving forward to make sure we are offering the best product to our members.
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.
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.
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.
Market Reports: December 2020
December usually is one of the slowest months of the year for real estate. But strong buyer demand and near-record low-interest rates allowed for a healthy sales pace in 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.
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.
Active Listings Then and Now
A four-bedroom colonial home located on Lake Drive in Whitefish Bay is on the market. Nearly 55 years ago, the same house also was for sale, as you can see from the 1966 punch card that is in the Metro MLS archives.
Can You Name These Homes From Notable Holiday Movies?
How well do you know the houses from famous holiday movies? Test your holiday movie knowledge with our holiday movie house quiz.
Market Reports: November 2020
November saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average top 30,000 for the first time, while mortgage rates reached new record lows. These records have encouraged buyers to move forward on purchases, which continued to remain strong overall for the month.
Chris Carrillo Re-Elected to RESO Board of Directors
RESO members have re-elected Metro MLS CEO Chris Carrillo to its Board of Directors for a third consecutive term. Carrillo will serve on the RESO Board of Directors through 2022.
How to Access Online Statistical Reports
Metro MLS offers accurate and timely real estate data to its members. If you are trying to find statistical information on a particular market, you can easily access it at MetroMLS.com.
Monsoon Now Allows You to Search All Property Types
Robust changes are coming soon in the Monsoon Tax System. Metro MLS members will have the option to search all property types in Monsoon.
Self-Report a Violation to Avoid a Sanction
Did you make a mistake and catch it before we did? We offer our members the ability to self-report a violation to avoid a sanction.
Metro MLS Unveils Rebrand, New Website
Metro MLS unveiled a rebrand with a new logo, color scheme, and website. The comprehensive rebrand embodies Metro MLS’s five core values and will provide an even better overall experience for the more than 9,000 members it serves in Wisconsin and the surrounding area.
Chris Lambrou elected as IEEE Milwaukee section vice-chair
The Milwaukee section of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers has elected Metro MLS Chief Information Officer Chris Lambrou its vice-chair.
Tammy Maddente strives for diversity, inclusion in real estate
Tammy Maddente is a trailblazer in the Wisconsin real estate industry. She strives to make a difference through her position on the Metro MLS Board of Directors. Her board position has helped her spark change with diversity and inclusion in the industry.
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.
Access to the Old MetroMLS.com
Our old website will still be active for just a short time if you can’t find what you need.
Market Reports: October 2020
October was busier than usual. Buyer activity remains higher than normal for this time of year, while in many segments...
Flexmls Launches Refreshed Media Gallery
Flexmls® released an improved media gallery on Wednesday where videos and virtual tours are displayed inline with photos in a single media gallery on the Photos tab.
One Month Until Flexmls Moves Exclusively to Quick Search
Flexmls® is eliminating Full Search from its system and will only offer Quick Search starting Nov. 18. The transition to Quick Search has been in the works for many months, as Flexmls® no longer supports Full Search.
Market Reports: September 2020
Strong buyer activity has continued into the fall, which typically is the start of the housing market's seasonal...
Flexmls Eliminating Full Search on Nov. 18
Flexmls® will eliminate Full Search from its system and only offer Quick Search starting Nov. 18. The transition from Full Search to Quick Search has been in the works for months, but Flexmls® did not have a specific date for when the change would occur until recently.
Market Reports: August 2020
The housing and stock markets continue to be the leaders in the economy. In August, showings remained at strong levels while housing inventory remained limited, continuing the competitive bidding market we have seen in recent months.
Five Haunted Houses to Experience This Halloween Season
Are you looking for an eventful way to spend a weekend night? Here are five well-regarded haunted houses in Wisconsin.
Understanding Listing Statuses
Did you know that once a property has an accepted offer, the listing agent must update the listing status in Flexmls® within 48 hours? The two options are “Active with Offer” or “Pending.”
When is a Price Change Unethical?
Recently, Metro MLS has received requests to change the price of properties after the seller accepts an offer. To change the list price after a property has an accepted offer is unethical and could lead to the manipulation of historical data.
Five Ways to Explore Wisconsin’s Great Outdoors in the Fall
With summer winding down and the fall quickly approaching, everyone is looking for ways to stay active and enjoy the outdoors before the winter months.
Quick Search is the Future of Flexmls
Change is imminent. In November, Flexmls® will move exclusively to Quick Search and eliminate Full Search from its website.
Milwaukee Experiencing a Revitalization
Downtown Milwaukee is bustling and thriving. In recent years, Milwaukee has seen an influx of new restaurants, bars, shops, and a variety of attractions to revitalize Wisconsin’s largest city. It also has turned into one of the “hottest real estate markets in the United States.”
Internet Browser Print Settings for FlexMLS
How can I get the background colors to print on flyers, promotional reports, and CMAs?
How to Clear Your Browsing History
Clearing your browsing history can significantly improve the speed and performance of…
Listing Time Frames and Data Accuracy
Selling a property can be a hectic period with multiple rules and critical dates…
Listing Status Terms
When searching for a property, you will come across multiple states of…
Wiredata Mailing Labels Not Lining Up
Are you having trouble with print labels from the Wiredata tax database? If the addresses are not lining up correctly…
Where can I find my saved CMA?
Comparable Market Analysis (CMA) reports are a helpful guide for assisting you with your comparisons. Here is a...
What is DOM and CDOM?
DOM stands for Days on Market. It is a measurement of the age of a listing. It is the total number of days the listing...
Update My Contact Information
If your contact information has changed, it is crucial to update it as soon as possible that way it shows up correctly...
Turning on the Contact Portal
The portal is a feature in contact management to help consolidate your communications with your contacts. If you...
Statistical Reports
FlexMLS is filled with a variety of reports to help sellers have a better understanding of the market. Once you arrive...
Set FlexMLS as Homepage
You can access FlexMLS quickly and conveniently by setting the website as your internet homepage. Here is a...
Steps for Excluding, Delaying, Withdrawing a Property from the MLS
The benefits of listing your residential property on the MLS are obvious. The most significant advantage of the MLS is...
Listing Activity
Listing Activity is available for viewing on your listings. You may access the Listing Activity feature by clicking...
How to Fix Bounced Emails from FlexMLS
A how-to-guide on fixing bounced emails from FlexMLS: 1. Search for email addresses in Contact Management using...
How to Copy a Previous Listing for a New Listing
Building a new listing can be time consuming and even unnecessary. With FlexMLS’s copy listing feature, it can save...
How Do I Manually Change My Password for FlexMLS
Steps for changing your password in FlexMLS 1. In the FlexMLS menu, click on Preferences. 2. Click on My Profile and...