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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.
realMLS to Acquire Shared Services from Markt
realMLS has entered into an agreement with Markt for shared services to enhance its MLS offerings. realMLS joins Metro MLS and ARMLS in the Markt venture.
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.
Market Reports: March 2021
Normal spring increases in sales activity and relaxing COVID-19 policies created a bustling March real estate market. A busy and competitive buyer market is likely ahead with existing home sellers and new construction activity below necessary levels to bring the market back into balance.
Realtors Must Honor What is Detailed in Listing Remarks
You can specify when the seller will review offers. But if you include this language in a listing, you must honor that information and not accept an offer before the specified date.
GMAR Advocates for Fair Housing in the Marketplace
The Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS® continually educates and reminds its nearly 5,000 members and the public of the importance of upholding the Fair Housing Act’s principles.
Market Reports: February 2021
Mortgage interest rates ticked a bit higher in February but remained below their February 2020 levels. With rates still at historically low levels, home sales are unlikely to be significantly impacted, though higher rates impact affordability.
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.
Do You Know What the Monsoon Map Can Do?
If you haven’t been using the Monsoon Tax System’s map feature, you might be surprised by all it can do. Have you ever wondered what other information the map provides? Here is a guide on how to use the map tool in Monsoon.
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.
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.
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…