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How to Avoid Copyright Infringement for Photos on MLS Listings
Great photos help sell homes, but you need to follow guidelines. Here is how to avoid copyright infringement for photos on MLS listings.
Market Reports: December 2025
December data for the Milwaukee metro area’s four-county region shows a tight housing market. Months of supply stayed low at 1.8, prices rose year over year, inventory was flat, sales activity dipped slightly, and homes sold faster with a median 27 days on market.
Association Dues Due Jan. 20: Pay to Avoid MLS Access Interruption
As a reminder, association dues must be paid by Tuesday, January 20, to maintain access to Metro MLS services.
Roomvo’s AI Designer Now Live on Metro MLS Listings
We’re excited to announce our partnership with Roomvo, making its powerful AI design technology available on...
Metro MLS Names Chris Lambrou as Chief Executive Officer
Metro MLS has appointed Chris Lambrou as its CEO, effective immediately. Lambrou has served as Metro MLS’s interim CEO since April.
Metro MLS Closed on Jan. 19 for MLK Day
The Metro MLS office is closed Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28, for Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Monday, Dec. 1.
Coffee Break Video: Office/Member Search in Flexmls
Quick access to accurate contact information is critical in real estate transactions. Flexmls’ Office/Member Search tool allows MLS users to efficiently locate offices, individual members and teams, providing direct access to profiles, contact details and associated listings to support day-to-day business operations.
Aligned Showings Updates: Enhanced Showings, Reporting and Mobile Tools
We have rolled out several updates designed to make scheduling, routing and reporting even easier on desktop and mobile in Aligned Showings.
Market Reports: November 2025
The Milwaukee metropolitan area’s four-county real estate market continued to see rising prices in November 2025 compared with November 2024.
Coffee Break Video: Customize Your Personal Profile in Flexmls
The My Profile section in Flexmls is where your personal information lives. Keeping this area complete and up to date...
Aligned Showings Updates: Faster Scheduling & Improved Reports
The latest Aligned Showings updates deliver faster scheduling, clearer notifications and enhanced mobile features, empowering agents to work more efficiently and stay connected on the go.
Market Reports: October 2025
Home prices continued to climb in October across the Milwaukee metro area, with the median sales price rising 6.6% year over year to $369,900 and the average price up 9.7% to $437,278.
Simplified Flexmls Rooms Tab Coming Nov. 12
Starting Wednesday, Nov. 12, the Rooms tab in Flexmls will feature a refreshed, simplified design to make entering...
17 Years of WIREX: Empowering Metro MLS Members with More Data
Wisconsin Real Estate Exchange (WIREX) is celebrating its 17th anniversary, marking nearly two decades of providing real estate professionals with the most comprehensive MLS data share in Wisconsin.
Flexmls HEIC Upload Issue: How to Convert Photos to JPEG
If you’ve tried uploading HEIC photos to Flexmls recently, you may have noticed they aren’t working as expected. This...
Coffee Break Video: My Sent Emails in Flexmls
The My Sent Emails screen in Flexmls keeps track of all successfully sent emails — both manual and subscription-based — in one easy-to-read location. It displays the date and time sent, recipient information and a timestamp showing when the recipient opened the link.
Market Reports: September 2025
Home prices climbed in September across the Milwaukee metro area, with the median sales price rising 11.8% year over year to $380,000 and the average price up 10.7% to $446,397.
Setting Up Autopay with Rapattoni Magic+
Starting Oct. 1, we will be switching to Rapattoni’s Magic+ for billing. Here is how you can set up automatic bill pay.
Aligned Showings Updates: Improved Route Tools, Notifications & More
Aligned Showings has introduced a new set of features to simplify scheduling and managing showings. The updates include improvements to notifications, routes, reports and team management.
Market Reports: August 2025
The metro Milwaukee-area housing market remained steady in August. New listings declined 6.8% year-over-year, while...
Aligned Showings Updates: Sync to External Calendar, Improved Reports & More
Member feedback drives every Aligned Showings improvement. Your input helps us streamline workflows, enhance features, and make the platform more intuitive.
Market Reports: July 2025
The Milwaukee metro housing market in July saw rising prices and inventory compared to last year. Average sales price climbed to $463,438, while active listings grew 13.1% year-over-year. However, closed sales dipped slightly, while homes spent a median of 19 days on the market.
Starting Aug. 14: Confirm Copyright Agreement for Flexmls Access
Starting Thursday, Aug. 14, all users must complete the Annual Copyright Confirmation upon logging into Flexmls to...
Public and Private Media Options Available in Flexmls Starting Aug. 12
Have a client who wants their listing photos kept private? Starting August 12, you’ll have more control over media...
Action Required: Flexmls Required Password Reset
The next time you log in to Flexmls, you will be required to change your password. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to update your password, and you’ll be all set.
Aligned Showings Updates: Improved Reports & Notification Management
We’ve made several updates to Aligned Showings to streamline your workflow and give you deeper insights into your showings. These enhancements will help you save time and work more efficiently within the system.
Market Reports: June 2025
June brought a boost to the four-county Milwaukee metro housing market, with higher prices, more inventory and increased sales compared to the same time last year.
Delayed Listings Now Live in Subscriptions and Portals
Delayed listings in Metro MLS will be included in Flexmls Portals and Subscription emails. This update — driven by member feedback — improves efficiency, increases transparency for your clients and ensures Delayed listings display consistently with other on-market statuses in Flexmls (all rules still apply).
Flexmls Field Changes: EV Charging Stations, Barndominium & More!
Today, we implemented seven noticeable field changes in Flexmls, driven by member feedback and our commitment to aligning with RESO standards.
Aligned Showings Updates: Ability to Add Past Appointments & More
We’ve made several updates to Aligned Showings to simplify scheduling and enhance your daily workflow. From adding past appointments to merging duplicate listings, everything’s designed to save you time.
Found an Error in WIREdata? Report It!
Notice an error in WIREdata? We’re committed to providing accurate and reliable data to help our members deliver the highest quality service to their clients.
Market Reports: May 2025
In May, the four-county Milwaukee metro area’s housing market saw higher prices and inventory, but fewer sales compared to May 2024. Find in-depth statistics on the May market conditions below:
Steps to Avoid Dealing with a Fraudulent Client
Fraudulent real estate listings are rising throughout the country. We have had instances of this occurring in Wisconsin. These fraudulent listings disrupt transactions and harm your clients. With the spring market underway, we want to remind you of a few points so you don’t find yourself dealing with a fraudulent client.
Schedule a Report in RapidStats
RapidStats allows members to share reports they create via email. Members can email the reports immediately or set a delivery schedule for their reports. Scheduling reports allows you to receive an automatic email without having to send it each time manually.
Plan Smarter with the Routes Feature in Aligned Showings
Tired of wasting time zig-zagging between appointments? The Routes feature in Aligned Showings takes the guesswork out of scheduling by helping you create an optimized path for your day—including non-MLS stops.
Tips on Adding Documents to a Listing in Flexmls
Adding documents to a listing is one of the most common steps when putting a listing into Flexmls. The listing contract, seller condition report and floor plans are a few of the most common documents uploaded.
Aligned Showings Updates: New Showing Types & More
Aligned Showings was built with you in mind, and your feedback continues to drive enhancements that help you best serve your clients. Here is a look at a few of the recent updates in Aligned Showings.
Understanding Concession Fields in Flexmls
Are you unsure how to handle concession fields when entering a listing in Flexmls? You’re not alone! Concessions and commissions represent different information and should not be used interchangeably.
Market Reports: April 2025
In April, the four-county Milwaukee metro area’s housing market saw higher prices and inventory but fewer sales compared to April 2024. Find in-depth statistics on the April market conditions below:
Create a Social Media Infographic in RapidStats
Looking for an easy, professional way to keep your clients updated on the latest market trends without spending hours...
Metro MLS appoints Chris Lambrou as Interim CEO
Metro MLS has named Chris Lambrou as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Lambrou and current CEO Chris Carrillo will work together through mid-May to ensure a smooth leadership transition.
Aligned Showings Updates: Improved Routes & Calendar Functionality
We’ve taken your insights and made key improvements to the Routes and Calendar features in Aligned Showings to help you work more efficiently. Here is a look at the latest updates in Aligned Showings.
Search Smarter with Wildcards in Flexmls
Wildcard searching is your new tool to uncover more results with less guesswork! You can use different characters to improve your searching capabilities.
Market Reports: March 2025
In March, the four-county Milwaukee metro area’s housing market saw higher prices and inventory but fewer sales. Find in-depth statistics on the March market conditions below:
A Better Way to Add Photographers in Flexmls
Starting May 1, in Flexmls, you can select the photographer you are working with and add them directly to your listing. Once you add a photographer, they will have access only to your listing, allowing them to upload photos and additional media assets.
Metro MLS CEO Chris Carrillo stepping down to pursue new opportunity
Multiple Listing Service Inc. (Metro MLS®) has announced that Chief Executive Officer Chris Carrillo will be stepping...
The Truth About Clear Cooperation Policy
The Council of MLS recently released a set of frequently asked questions about the Clear Cooperation Policy, which has...
Aligned Showings Updates: Seller/Tenant Management
Based on your feedback, we’ve rolled out new updates to improve seller/tenant management in Aligned Showings, along...
Unlock the Full Power of the Quick Launch Bar in Flexmls
The Quick Launch bar in Flexmls isn’t just for searching MLS numbers or addresses — it’s a powerful tool designed to...
Market Reports: February 2025
In the four-county Milwaukee metro area, active listings increased by 12.4%, while sold listings decreased by 2.6% compared to February 2024. The Months of Supply of Inventory increased, rising 15.5% year over year.