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Metro MLS Closed on June 19 for Juneteenth
The Metro MLS office is closed Friday for Juneteenth. We will have limited services available, with our Technical Support team available.
Market Reports: April 2026
The Milwaukee four-county housing market saw broad gains in April, with new listings up 20.7%, closed sales up 6.9%, and pending sales rising 14.3%.
Auto-Populating Tax Data in Flexmls Listings
Address errors are consistently one of the most common mistakes members make when entering a listing into Flexmls. Now, there’s an easier way to save time and reduce errors. You can automatically populate your address information as you add a listing in Flexmls.
Finding the Tax Key for Your Listing
Are you trying to find the tax key for a property you’re adding as a listing in Flexmls? You can quickly access it in just a few steps using one of our tax systems — WIREdata or Monsoon.
Add an Extra Layer of Security to Your Flexmls Account with MFA
Cybersecurity isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a necessity. That’s why we’re encouraging you to enable Multi-Factor Authentication in Flexmls.
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.
New Photo Upload Requirements in Flexmls: Original, Altered & Watermark
Metro MLS is introducing a new transparency-focused photo policy that requires agents to disclose and document any digitally altered listing photos.
Faster Access to RPR Data: Right from Your Listings in Flexmls!
We heard your feedback, and we’re excited to introduce deeper Realtors Property Resource (RPR) integration within Flexmls, allowing you to access valuable RPR insights directly from a listing’s Detail page.
Market Reports: March 2026
The March housing market in the Milwaukee metro area showed steady growth, with home prices continuing to rise and inventory improving.
Finding Lake Properties in Flexmls
Do you have a client looking for a lakefront property? Besides searching for any available lakefront property, Flexmls allows you to search by a specific body of water.
Market Reports: February 2026
The February housing market in the Milwaukee metro area showed modest price growth and increased inventory compared with a year ago. Homes spent a median of 38 days on the market, slightly longer than last year, suggesting the market remains active but is gradually balancing as inventory grows.
Aligned Showings Updates: Messaging, Scheduling and Mobile Enhancements
Your feedback continues to drive enhancements to Aligned Showings, making the platform easier to use and helping you...
Market Reports: January 2026
January featured a market with rising prices and improving inventory, but slightly slower sales activity. Median and average sale prices were up year over year and active listings increased.
Virtual Staging Best Practices: What’s Allowed in MLS Listing Photos
Virtual staging has become a valuable tool for showcasing a home’s potential. When used correctly, it helps buyers visualize scale, layout, and function without the cost or logistics of physical staging.
How to Share Flexmls Listings on Social Media
With Flexmls, agents can easily share listings across social media platforms, expanding reach, driving engagement, and putting properties directly in front of active and passive buyers where they already spend their time.
RapidStats Update: New Counties Now Available & Dashboard Enhancements
RapidStats has expanded its footprint with seven new counties, delivering enhanced market coverage and improved customization for Metro MLS members.
A Guide To the Price Point Analysis Report In Aligned Showings
The Price Point Analysis Report in Aligned Showings gives agents a clear, data-driven look at where buyer activity is actually happening by breaking down approved showings by price range across individual ZIP codes or the entire MLS.
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.
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.