We are pleased to announce that CRMLS and SoCalMLS have agreed to merge, forming the largest MLS in the nation. The combined organization will be operating as CRMLS with corporate headquarters in San Dimas, California.

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On August 31, 2011, CRMLS will be retiring the PinPoint mapping product. Realist Tax contains many of the same features as PinPoint and includes the following additional features:

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CRMLS would like to wish you and your family a safe and happy Fourth of July.

In observance of the Fourth of July, CRMLS will be closed on Monday, July 4^th.

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CRMLS is pleased to welcome the Desert Communities Association of REALTORS® to the CRMLS Matrix Platform. Multiple Listing Numbers for Desert Communities Association of REALTORS® will be prefixed with DC for easy identification. The Desert Communities Association of REALTORS® serves the Morongo Basin, including Twentynine Palms, Yucca Valley, Pioneertown, Joshua Tree, Landers, and Morongo Valley.

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Effective August 1, 2011, if an electronic lockbox is selected in the Key Safe Description field you will be required to enter the key safe’s serial number in the Key Safe Serial Number field for all new listings you add in the CRMLS Matrix Platform.

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On Thursday, June 16th, CRMLS will be moving our offices to 180 Via Verde, Suite 200, San Dimas, CA 91773. More

Effective May 1, 2011, all listings must comply with the updated CARETS Data Integrity Standards and updated CARETS Standardized Rules and Regulations.

To avoid potential MLS violations, be sure to review the updated CARETS Data Integrity Standards and updated CARETS Standardized Rules and Regulations.

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Many Brokers and Agents have submitted suggestions requesting a Customer Brief report to display all of a listing’s photos for their client.

CRMLS is pleased to announce that we have deployed a new Customer Brief Photos Report to accommodate this feature request.

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In observance of Memorial Day, CRMLS will be closed on Monday, May 30^th.

CRMLS will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, May 31^st.

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On Monday, April 18^th, a new Market Watch widget will be added to the Home tab of the CRMLS Matrix Platform.

The Market Watch widget allows you to track listing and status activity for different property types within a specific time frame.

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In celebration of Earth Day, CRMLS will be adding Green fields to the CRMLS Matrix Platform on April 22, 2011.

This will allow you to market eco-friendly listings more effectively by providing you with fields to enter Green Building Certification and Marketing Features in the Listing Input Wizard.

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On March 3^rd, Statistical CMAs and Agent­ 1 Page Reports will be updated to accommodate the most requested features by Brokers and Agents.

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CRMLS and your Local Association/Board of REALTORS^® have partnered with MongoFax to provide you with an additional digital fax solution.

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Realist Tax will be temporarily offline from 8 pm on Saturday, March 5^th to 7 am on Sunday March 6th for scheduled system maintenance.

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On Friday, March 11^th, from 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM CRMLS will be performing maintenance at our data center that may affect CRMLS products and services.

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On March 14th, Microsoft released Internet Explorer 9. In this new version, you may notice a slight formatting issue with the password field when logging in to the CRMLS Matrix Platform. This formatting issue is only cosmetic and does not affect your ability to log in to the CRMLS Matrix Platform.

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Join CRMLS for an informative webinar on eProperty Data’s Property Centric CARETS Commercial System.

This training will cover searching for commercial listings, adding and modifying commercial listings, and discuss frequently asked questions.

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The CRMLS Matrix Platform's Speed Bar is your shortcut to searching for listing, open houses,and agent information.

The Speed Bar is conveniently located on every page in the CRMLS Matrix Platform directly below the navigation tabs.

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On Thursday, March 31st, Smart Trac and Smart Fax will be offline from 7 PM to 8 PM to deploy new features and updates.

During the deployment, any emails or faxes sent to your Inbox will be queued and delivered after 8 PM.

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CRMLS and your Local Association/Board of REALTORS^® have partnered with Immobel to provide you with access to motivated buyers around the world with Immobel's Global Listing Exchange.

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The CRMLS Matrix Platform will be offline on Wednesday, February 9^th from 9 PM to 6 AM to deploy version 5.5 of the CRMLS Matrix Platform.

 

This new version of the CRMLS Matrix Platform brings many new and exciting features that many of you have requested and will transform the way you work.

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On February 23^rd, from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM, the CRMLS Matrix Platform will be offline to deploy additional fields and field values for listing input and searching.

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Join CRMLS and OpenHousesInc.com for an informative webinar on using the power of Facebook and YouTube to Market your business.More

On January 13^th, the CRMLS Matrix Platform will be updated to provide Co-listing Agents with faster access to their co-listed listings.More

On January 17^th, the CRMLS Matrix Platform was updated to streamline the selection of a listing’s County, City, Area, and Builder’s Tract information during listing input.More

CRMLS and your Local Association/Board of REALTORS® have partnered with Point2 to provide you with listing syndication at NO COST to you!

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CRMLS and your Local Association of REALTORS® are pleased to announce the release our new 1004mc Market Conditions Addendum solution.

CRMLS 1004mc solution is designed to help appraisers quickly populate the Market Conditions Addendum (1004mc Form).  For more information, download the 1004mc solution and instructions listed below. 

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CRMLS would like to wish all of our members and their families a safe and happy holiday.

In observance of the holidays, CRMLS will close at Noon on Thursday, December 23rd and will be closed on Friday, December 24th and Saturday, December 25th.

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2010 has been an exciting year for CRMLS and our member Associations/Boards. Here are some of the highlights from this past year.

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CRMLS would like to wish all of our members and their families a safe and happy new year.

In observance of the new year, CRMLS will close at Noon on Thursday, December 30th and will be closed on Friday, December 31st and Saturday, January 1st.

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CRMLS and your Local Associations are constantly working together to provide you with the best tools in the industry.

At 8 pm on Wednesday, November, 3rd, we will be deploying new updates in CRMLS Matrix. We don’t anticipate any down time for this deployment, however, there may be brief periods when CRMLS Matrix is unavailable during the deployment.

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CRMLS is excited to announce that Ventura County Regional Data Share (VCRDS) MLS and Desert Area MLS Residential Lease listings will be added to the CRMLS Matrix Platform on the evening of November 16th.

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CRMLS would like to wish all of our members and their families a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, CRMLS will be closed on Thursday, November 25th and Friday, November 26th.More

In most real estate transactions, there are two sides to a deal — Listing and Selling.  Currently, when you update your listing status to Backup, Pending or Sold and report any Non-Member Selling or Co-Selling Agent their Name, Office and DRE License Number is not displayed in MRMLS Matrix.  A Non-Member is anyone who is not a participant of CARETS.*More

Do you need an easy tool to estimate your closing costs?

On Tuesday, October 5^th, SmartClosing™, a new closing cost financial calculator, will become available in Mercado.

The SmartClosing™ step by step closing cost calculator allows you to make adjustments and it will automatically adjust estimated closing costs to your buyer or seller.

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MRMLS is excited to welcome the Desert Area MLS (DAMLS) and the Ventura County Regional Data Share MLS (VCRDS) as the newest members to join CARETS. This agreement gives you access to even more listings throughout Southern California in MRMLS Matrix.   

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Do you need an easy tool to estimate your closing costs?

On Tuesday, October 19th, SmartClosing™, a new closing cost financial calculator, will become available in Mercado.

The SmartClosing™ step by step closing cost calculator allows you to make adjustments and it will automatically adjust estimated closing costs to your buyer or seller.

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Following the merger of MRMLS and calREDD, MRMLS has changed its name to CRMLS. Along with our name change, we will also be changing our website address to http://www.crmls.org. CRMLS is the same company bringing you the same great products and excellent customer service you’ve come to expect with access to even more listings throughout California.

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Smart Fax is introducing Custom Fax Cover Sheets on September 15.

 

Smart Fax custom cover sheets allow you to add additional recipients to receive a copy of the fax in their e-mail.

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Searching for Open Houses on your mobile phone has never been easier. You now have the ability to search for Open Houses throughout Southern California.

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Trulia.com is one of the most comprehensive real estate sites focused on empowering people with smarter tools to help them find the right home.

Trulia.com attracts more than 8 million serious home buyers and sellers each month.  Learn how you can grow your business by enhancing your listing and your personal branding by attending this free 30 minute webinar.

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On August 18, two new fields will be added to the Residential, Residential Income, Residential Lease, Mobile, and Land property types in MRMLS Matrix.

• Concessions Amount
• Concessions Comments

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On Wednesday, July 7^th, MRMLS Matrix will include all CARETS Roster information from the participating MLSs  of CARETS – CLAW, CRISNet, iTech, and SoCAL MLS.More

Starting June 9^th, the MRMLS Matrix login page will change to a dual login screen to facilitate the 60 day phased rollout of SCOUT Security.

 

We will gradually transition everyone from the SafeMLS Token to the new Scout password.  During the next 60 days, you will be asked to enroll your new Scout password after logging into MRMLS Matrix.    After, you have successfully enrolled you may recycle your SafeMLS token.

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Do you currently access the internet using AOL? If so, you may be experiencing difficulty logging into MRMLS Matrix using your AOL browser.

 

It is recommended to use Internet Explorer7.0 or Firefox to access MRMLS Matrix instead of your AOL browser.

 

MRMLS Matrix is compatible with Internet Explorer 7.0+, Firefox, Safari and Chrome.More

If a listing input warning appears when you submit your listing in MRMLS Matrix, then you may have some of the following errors:

           

·         Content Prohibited in the Property Description

·         A Duplicate Listing

·         Invalid Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN)

·         A Listing Without a Photo

·         A Required Field Left Blank

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MRMLS is excited to announce the launch of the new CARETS Commercial system on Wednesday, June 30^th.  The same level of exposure CARETS has brought to you with residential listings is now available in Commercial! 

 

The new system will allow you to input and search for commercial, commercial lease and business opportunity listings throughout most of Southern California.

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MRMLS and your Local Associations are constantly looking for new tools and products to help you become more successful.  These New Features include:  

- New Home Page Dashboard & Widgets

- Improved Organization of Matrix Tabs

- Floating Buttons Bars & Smart Buttons

- New CARETS Commercial System

- Export Contact List

- Client Two-Way Communication

- Improved Cross-Browser Compatibility

 

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Starting June 9^th, the Matrix login page will change to a dual login screen to facilitate the phased rollout of SCOUT.  We will gradually transition everyone from the SafeMLS token to the new Scout Security password over the next 60 days.   

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MRMLS Matrix will be temporarily offline Tuesday, June 8^th from 10pm to 5am for system maintenance. 

 

This is in preparation of the phased rollout of Scout.  The Matrix login page will change to a dual login screen.  At that point, you will continue to use your SafeMLS Token UNTIL you are prompted to enroll your new Scout Security password. 

 

 

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IMPORTANT:  MRMLSMobile.com and Listingbook login page will remain the same during the Scout Security phased rollout.

 

You will continue to login with your SafeMLS token until you have successfully enrolled your Scout password. 

 

After you have enrolled your Scout Password, leave the PIN field BLANK and enter your User ID and Scout password into the SafeMLS password field when logging into MRMLSMobile.com and Listingbook.

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Did you know you can view your client's activity on MRMLS Matrix? 

When clients select favorite or unwanted listings, you can stay informed of their needs.

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MRMLS will be delaying the rollout of SCOUT security to provide the vendor and MRMLS additional time to prepare the system for implementation! 

 

We apologize for any inconvenience.  We look forward to introduce the exciting new features of SCOUT technology very shortly.

 

Be on the lookout for more information in the coming days!

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As of May 1st, a revised set of CARETS Data Integrity Standards and the Standardized Rules and Regulations of the MLS will be enforced. 

 

Changes between the original and revised CARETS Data Integrity Standards are outlined below.  And new sections are added to the Standardized Rules and Regulations.More

If a property does not have an assigned APN (Assessor's Parcel Number), do not use any filler numbers such as "9s" when adding a listing.  Instead leave the APN field BLANK.  More

CARETS and ePropertyData have teamed up to create a new CARETS Commercial Property Centric system.  This new system will allow you to add your commercial, commercial lease and business opportunity listings directly into the system with the ability to view commercial listings through most of Southern California.

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MRMLS and your Local Association are always striving to bring you the tools you need to be successful and as your technology partners we are moving into the future with excitement and pride over the enhancements that are coming your way shortly!   

 

On March 3, 2010, MRMLS Matrix will include several new features that will help you quickly search for listings, manage your clients and create impressive comparative market analysis reports. 

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MRMLS and your Local Associations made some minor changes to the Area field upon listing input.

 The AREA changes affect the following:

• 228  - Sun City
• 235 -  Quail Valley
• 225 -  Romoland
• HGRV -  High Grove
• WOOD -  Woodcrest
• SNMD - Sunnymead

 

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MRMLS and your Local Association are constantly looking for new tools and enhancements to introduce to you. 

 

 On March 3^rd, the next release of our MRMLS Matrix product will have new features that will transform the way you work within the MLS.  These enhancements include the following:

• Client & Prospect Management
• CMA Wizard
• Anti Spam Feature
• Matrix Speed Bar

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Over 1,500 of your fellow members have called our Customer Support since our enhancement of Matrix 5.0 on March 3^rd.  One of the most frequently asked questions was concerning "Saved/Automatic Searches”.

The Matrix 5.0 enhancement separated your Saved/Automatic searches into 2 separate links- Auto Email and Saved Searches. All Saved/Automatic Searches with an Auto Email transferred to the Auto Email link and all remaining searches moved to the Saved Search link.

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Understanding and applying the correct listing status can be confusing.  For your convenience, click the CARETS Standardized Rules and Regulations for a definition of listing statuses.

 

It is important to remember that you must update your listing status within 48 hours of the change.

 

These are the top questions captured from the MRMLS Customer Call Center:

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Have you created a CMA in MRMLS Matrix, but have not modified it in the last 90 days?

 

Starting February 26^th MRMLS Matrix will automatically delete all CMAs that have not been modified in the last 90 days.   This deletion process will be on going.

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MRMLS Matrix is now pulling Open House information from the participating MLSs of CARETS--they include CLAW, CristNet, iTech and SoCalMLS. 

 

 

MRMLS Matrix now provides YOU AND YOUR CLIENTS information on all Open Houses entered into the MLSs throughout Southern California from the San Fernando Valley to Temecula and from the Inland Empire & Foothills to the Pacific Ocean.

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Understanding the different ways to describe commissions on the MLS often can be misunderstood. Selling Office Compensation is a required field and must be entered as a percentage or fixed dollar Amount.  In addition, any specific conditions related to estate sales, probate listings, auctions, sales dependent on lender approval or other special circumstances must be entered in Agent Remarks. Below are some typical questions and answers that should help clear the obstacles when placing your listing on the MRMLS Matrix system.

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Are you taking advantage of ALL Realist has to offer?

Realist provides clean, standardized property information so that you can perform searches with confidence.  Realist allows you to retrieve recorded sales, mortgages, foreclosure information- and more!

Review the list of features and take advantage of what Realist has to offer you!

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MRMLS Matrix will be temporarily offline Tuesday, December 15^th from 11pm to 5am for system maintenance.More

Smart Fax & Smart Trac will be temporarily offline Thursday, December 17^th from 7pm to 10pm for system maintenance.  More

MRMLS has streamlined the process for inputting open houses into the Matrix system! 

 

You have the option to include an open house when uploading or modifying a listing. 

 

Simplifying this process will make it easier, and quicker for you to showcase your listings!  

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What is a better way to start your year than getting trained?  You could take FREE classes through your Association that will:

·   Help you better understand how to use the MRMLS Matrix system

·   Improve your ability to service your clients

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MRMLS is excited to welcome Ventura County Regional Data Share MLS (VCRDS MLS) to CARETS. 

 

VCRDS MLS currently serves the Conejo Valley, Simi Valley and Ventura Coastal Association of REALTORS®.  Their agreement to join CARETS is a huge milestone for all members of MRMLS.

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Smart Trac & Smart Fax will be temporarily offline, Tuesday, November 10th from 7-9pm for system maintenance. 

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You search for a listing, and you see SFR/A and SFR/D.  Do you think the listing refers to an Attached/Detached Garage or Structure for a Single Family Residence?

 

Let’s clarify this common misconception...More

On December 1, 2009, the Matrix "Auto Sell” function will automatically change your listing status to Sold (S*) after 5 days if you do not actively update your listings. 

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Each week MRMLS staff receives hundreds of calls featuring great input on how to improve our MRMLS Matrix system. AND WE LISTEN!

 

MRMLS took your ideas about how to improve PinPoint™ 2.2 and those suggestions are reflected in the October 1^st  release of PinPoint™ 2.4.  

 

Read more for the list of upgrades YOU requested:

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MRMLS is always improving the MRMLS Matrix system.  Every month the Call Center receives hundreds of calls with great suggestions about how to do just that.  And our system just got a little bit better thanks to YOUR suggestions!

 

To help keep our listing data clean, on October 5^th, incompatible combinations of sale types in the MRMLS Matrix "Sale Type” field will no longer be allowed.

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You've got a listing, an Agent needs to get in contact with you … your phone number on the listing is wrong… how did this happen?

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MRMLS Matrix will be offline Tuesday, October 13^th from 11:00pm to 5:00am for maintenance.  More

Did you know you could take classes through your association that will:

 

·   Help you better understand how to use the MRMLS Matrix system

·   Improve your ability to service your clients

·   In some cases give you DRE Approved Continuing Education credits

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MRMLS, and the hardworking Call Center, are here to serve YOUR needs as members.  We are here to answer your calls about anything related to the MRMLS Matrix system.  More

You're searching the MRMLS Matrix system when a client calls with a question about a listing.  You don't want to lose your current search, so what do you do?

You open a new window!

You have always had the ability to run multiple search windows in MRMLS Matrix.  You can even run side by side property searches while logged into MatrixMore

Based on YOUR feedback the CARETS Data Integrity Standards have been amended. 

Starting, November 1st, a revised set of CARETS Data Integrity Standards will be enforced.

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The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® reported that home sales increased 12 percent in July in California compared with the same period a year ago, while the median price of an existing home declined 19.6 percent.  Many housing analysts believe the first-time home buyers’ tax credit has helped home sales in recent months. More

You get a new listing, you try to enter it in the system, but you get a duplicate warning…How come?

 

Prior to submitting a listing, MRMLS Matrix will notify you with a warning if your property already exists in the system.  Per the CARETS Data Integrity Standards, entering an existing active, back-up, pending, hold or withdrawn listing is a violation.

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Approximately half of all mortgage loans are sold from one lender to another, often because the original lender is not equipped to collect payments, manage escrow accounts, pay taxes and insurance, respond to questions, and prepare payoff statements when the home is sold or refinanced.  Some borrowers may receive letters in the mail alerting them of the sale of their loan a few days after closing, while others may not receive a notice for years.

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Realist tax NOW offers all property tax information throughout all of California.  

Realist tax has added 58 Counties, Free Neighborhood reports and Assessors Maps!

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Have you logged on and wondered "Where is MLS Alliance… and what is this Mercado?”

 

Well the answer is Mercado IS MLS Alliance… only BETTER!

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40% of all violations come from the listing's STATUS.

 

Fortunately it is easy to make sure YOUR listing is in compliance.Below is a list of the different status' in MRMLS Matrix, and what the correct use for those status' are.It is important to remember that you must update your listing status within 48 hours of the change.

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In the last MRMLS newsletter, ALL of the different listing status options were defined.  If you would like to review those definitions, please click here.

 

MRMLS has been made aware that there is still some confusion about how to properly use the WITHDRAWN and CANCEL options.  Hopefully this will clarify any confusion:More

MRMLS Matrix gives you access to more listing data than ANY OTHER MLS in Southern California, and it just got better!

MLSListings, Inc. is an MLS that serves seven counties of the Bay Area and Northern California -Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Mateo, San Benito, San Joaquin and Stanislus.

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You’ve seen the "Estimated COE (Close of Escrow)/ End Date” field in MRMLS Matrix, but entering a date in this field DOES NOT PREVENT you from getting a listing violation.

The MRMLS Matrix system will send you THREE (3) reminders PRIOR to the date you entered, but YOU must update the status MANUALLY.

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Too many files to coordinate?  Too much paper being used?  Wasting time trying to keep your transaction files in order?  Let Smart Fax help!  More

In Matrix you’ve had the ability to modify your Phone and Email address as well as the ability to control which of these show on your listings. Now you have the same control over what contact information appears in the Matrix Roster.More

Mercado™ is a robust search engine that replaces MLS Alliance beginning August 25, 2009. Mercado's listing information spans from multiple MLS's throughout Southern and Northern California and includes enCMA, Buyer Tour & Marketing Flyers - and more!More

Did you know you can search for MLS listings on your mobile phone?  MRMLSMobile.com powered by CARETS gives you the flexibility of searching all listings throughout Southern California on your mobile phone.

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Business Cards, Stationery, Advertising, Real Estate Contracts and many other materials must NOW INCLUDE your Department of Real Estate License Number starting July 1, 2009. ARE YOU READY? With the passage of SB 1461 last year, real estate professionals are required to provide their DRE license number on all materials associated with their business. MRMLS is working to assist you on this.More

Are you tired of chasing down your documents?  Have you received unclear faxes? Or do you simply want to be notified when you receive a fax?  MRMLS and Your Local Association or Board of REALTORS® have teamed up to help solve this problem by providing you with another value added service - Smart Fax. 

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Are you are ready to simplify your processes but don’t want to sacrifice the level of service you provide to your clients? Then, Smart Fax is the right solution for you! All you need is a fax machine to begin storing and sharing your documents online.

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A picture is worth a thousand words.  Make your listing worth 25,000!  You now have the ability to showcase your listing with 25 photos!

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MRMLS Matrix will be temporarily offline Tuesday night, June 9^th from 7:00pm to June 10^th at 7:00am for system maintenance.  MRMLS Matrix will initially remove the capability to Add or Edit listings at 7pm.  At 10pm all Matrix systems will be offline until Wednesday morning at 7:00am.

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On June 15^th, upon logging into MRMLS Matrix you will be required to accept the CARETS Data Integrity Standards End User License Agreement.   After you accept these terms you will have access into the Matrix system.

 

The 27 Local Association and Board of REALTORS^® with Five MLSs (CLAW, CRISNET, iTech, SoCal MLS and MRMLS) collaborated to create  a Uniform Set of Rules and Standards for all MLS Members to abide by. 

 

To preview the CARETS Data Integrity Standards, click here. More

MRMLS implemented the new CARETS Data Integrity Standards on June 15^th.   All participants of CARETS must abide by these rules and standards including YOU.  Click here to review these standards.

Below are just some of the important regulations that you may want to know about:More

eNeighborhoods has developed a new system that brings together MLS Alliance listings, the enCMA program and the ability to make marketing flyers in a new program called Mercado.

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Listing status violations are the most reported violations to MRMLS, however the rules are relatively simple.  In section 10.2 of the CARETS Rules and Policies, listings with an accepted offer shall be reported or input into the MLS database as "PENDING" or "BACK-UP" within 48 hours by the listing agent or listing broker.

It is the listing agent's responsibility to report status changes within 48 hours of an accepted offer, regardless of contingencies.  Furthermore, when a listing's status is changed to SOLD, HOLD, WITHDRAWN, CANCELLED or LEASED, the listing's change in status must be reflected in the MLS system within 48 hours.

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There is great pride in building a strong MLS for the future, and MRMLS is always striving to bring you the features you need to be successful.  Thousands of suggestions come pouring into our call center from members, such as yourself, and these updates came from your suggestions!

If you have suggestions, we would like to hear from you.  Please submit your comments to www.imrmls.com/supportrequestMore

Clients want constant and responsive communication from you.  However entering their information into multiple systems is time consuming.  MRMLS Matrix however now allows you to import your contacts directly into MRMLS Matrix! 

You can NOW upload your Microsoft Outlook Contact list to Matrix!  Follow these steps:

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America On Line (AOL) actively blocks spam email for their users.  Unfortunately this approach also tends to block emails that your clients want to receive.

 

If your clients use AOL mail, they may not be getting your emails.

 

If clients mark your MRMLS Matrix Emails or Auto-Emails as junk or spam, AOL receives that as a complaint.  If AOL receives enough complaints they block the entire system.

 

The MRMLS Matrix Email and Auto Email function was created for agents and brokers to communicate directly with clients.  The MRMLS Matrix Email and Auto Email function is a communication system, and should not be used as a marketing system.

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March brought 4643 technical support questions for MRMLS from users like you.  These are the most frequently asked questions from March:

Q.  How can I generate a statistical report in Matrix?
Q. How do I export listings in Matrix?
Q. How do I get access into MLS Alliance, Sandicor MLS, or Listingbook?
Q. How do I "add" an Open House and how do I "search" for an Open House?
Q. How can my clients search for CARETS listings and Open Houses listings powered on my website?

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Home, Office, Mobile, Car… you have many places you hang your hat. What if you had one centralized virtual access point handling your paper work? Smart Trac's Document Manager can provide you with these services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

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Starting Wednesday, March 4, 2009 you will have access to Sandicor (San Diego) MLS from the Matrix system.  You will be able to search for listings, generate hot sheets, print reports, find agent information, and more.  Sandicor's coverage area is primarily San Diego County. This is a member-benefit feature brought to you by MRMLS, your Association and Board of REALTORS®.More

Noticed some changes at MRMLS? 
Want to stay at the top of your game?

 

Come and attend our live web event on the new features of Matrix presented by MRMLS, your Local Association and Board of REALTORS®.

When:  March 6, 2009
Time:   10:00 am
Where: Online Web Conference

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Much has been written about Virtual Office Websites (VOWs) over the past few years. These discussions have affected organized real estate and MLSs alike. And now they might affect you. Today we will answer: What is a VOW? How have VOW regulations changed? What fields in Matrix involve VOWs?

• What is a VOW?
• How have VOW regulations changed?
• What fields in Matrix involve VOWs?

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The much anticipated Land, Mobile and Residential income listings from CARETS is finally arriving to MRMLS Matrix on Tuesday, March 17th, 2009.  You will be able to search the entire database of MRMLS, CLAW, CRISNet, iTech, SoCal listings.

• How can I search for the additional listings in Matrix?

• Do I need to continue to reciprocate my outside area listings to the other MLSs?

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VOWs can be a very powerful component of your business model, but do you know how to incorporate a VOW effectively?

Please join our live web event on VOWs:

When:        Friday, March 27, 2009 at 10:00 am
Presenter:  Art Carter, CEO of MRMLS
Where:       Online - Click here to register  or go to https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/366004913
To Listen:   Dial 1-800-658-3095, your access code

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Want to simplify tracking of your lockboxes?  Would you like to assign your Supra KeyBox to your listing within the Matrix system?  Or view and print showing activity from your assigned KeyBox from within Matrix?  Here is your chance!

 

Starting Tuesday, March 24, you will have the ability to assign Supra KeyBox information to each of your listings in Matrix very simply without leaving our system! 

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MRMLS Matrix now offers you the most extensive access to listings in all of Southern California… all from a single access point!

To hear more about the NEW capabilities of MRMLS Matrix, please join us for an informative Web Event.

When:  April 3, 2009 at 10:00 am
Where: Online – Click here  to register or go to https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/179143171
To listen: Dial 1-800-658-3095
Your access code is: 948054902#

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Not finding what you need when you print listings for your client?  Based off member input, starting April 3^rd, MRMLS Matrix offers three new customer displays and reports for your clients!

• Customer 1 Line
• Customer Thumbnail
• Customer Brief

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The Matrix System will be temporarily offline Tuesday night, February 10th from 10:00pm to 6:00am for system maintenance. 

 

You will notice the following changes to the system:

• Additional Sales Type field
• Additional Areas
• Commercial/Residential property type
• DRE License Number
• Additional Possession Date

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Virtual Office Websites (VOWs) are Internet sites operated by brokers and agents through which they conduct online brokerage.  VOW's enables Brokers and Agents to establish relationships and work with registrants (consumers) in cyberspace. Consumers who access VOWs can search and view all MLS listing data after registering and providing their name and email address to the participants.  A VOW can be a website or page on a website.  Consumers will need to sign a term of use agreement (provided by the Broker) to access the data and their passwords must be changed every 90 days.

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As of February 11^th, 2009, Sale Type, VOW AVM, VOW Blogs, Send listing to Internet, and Send Address to Internet are mandatory fields in the Matrix.  Agents are required to indicate their listing as Standard Sale, In Foreclosure, Notice of Default, Real Estate Owned, Short Pay /Subject to Lender, Probate Listing, or Auction property.  By default, VOW AVM (Virtual Office Website Automated Valuation Model), VOW Blogs, Send Listing to Internet, and Send Address to Internet are set to "Yes" in Matrix.

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Come and attend an informative web conference on VOW (Virtual Office Website).  This presentation will give you a better explanation on what a VOW is, what it does, who are the key players, and how it affects you

Date:  Friday, February 27, 2009 at 10:00 am
Presented by:  Art Carter,  CEO of MRMLS 
Where: Click here to register  or go to https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/361571220  
To Listen:  Dial 1-800-658-3095, your access code is 948054902# More

Do you have clients that would like to have listings sent to them via email?  Or do you have questions regarding Automatic Email? Below are the top questions asked by your peers.

Questions Include:

·         How do I Create an Auto Mail

·         What does Waiting Activation mean?

·         How can my client select listings as Favorites?

·         How can I view my client's Favorite Listings?

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Our members call our technical support line at 800-925-1525 for help, and often ask the same questions. The following are the most frequently asked questions for the month of January.

Questions:
1. How do I get turn-by-turn driving directions for listings that I have selected?
2. I cannot find the Property History, Open House, or Caravan search links, where did they go?
3. How can I modify my email address or phone number within Matrix?
4. What is the Customer Interactive Portal (CIP) and how does it affect me?
5. The listing information gets cutoff on the right hand side when I print.  How do I fix this?

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We are thrilled to announce that MRMLS's Focus Groups are coming back this year.  We want you to become a part of this very important group of experienced agents and brokers.  We need your help to shape the future of Matrix and all of its products.More

The Streamlined Loan Modification Program (SLMP) is in effect.  The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Treasury Department, and the HOPE NOW Alliance representing the vast majority of mortgage lenders and mortgage are participating in the SLMP.More

MRMLS and your local Association and Board of REALTORS® goals are to provide you with the best resources, tools, products and services made available.  Below are some of the products and services that have been made available to you.More

MRMLS and your local Association and Board of REALTORS® has partnered with Listingbook™ to help you transform the way YOU do business.More

MRMLS and your local Association and Board of REALTORS® has partnered with Listingbook™  to provide you with an easy-to-navigate dashboard that serves your prospects and clients.

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On December 16, 2008, MRMLS Matrix will revamp the entire layout of the Agent 1 Page display and report.More

MRMLS is the first Multiple Listing Service to offer Department of Real Estate Continuing Education Credits in the Consumer Service Category.More

Here's a brief recap of what happened in 2008.

1. CARETS went live
2. Greater South Bay Regional MLS joins MRMLS 
3. New Matrix Features
4. PinPoint™2.0
5. Realist ValueMap
6. Continuing Education Credit
7. SafeMLS^® Security Tokens
8. ListHub:

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MRMLS recently partnered with ListHub to help brokers gain maximum exposure online for their listing data.  ListHub allows brokers to market their listings in 24 major websites.More

These new and exciting features are set to arrive December 3, 2008.

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