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I See a Light at the End of the Tunnel read story
It seems like we've been waiting for so long for something better than what we had to work with and now, FUSION is finally here. If you haven't had the opportunity to give it a test drive, you just have to hop in. It's wonderful. I had the opportunity to take one of CoreLogic's classes last ...
5/1/2012
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
It seems like we've been waiting for so long for something better than what we had to work with and now, FUSION is finally here. If you haven't had the opportunity to give it a test drive, you just have to hop in. It's wonderful. I had the opportunity to take one of CoreLogic's classes last ...
5/1/2012
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
ADDING YOUR OWN BANNER TO YOUR MLX PRO WEBSITE read story
ADDING YOUR OWN BANNER TO YOUR MLX PRO WEBSITE If you already have an MLXProfessional Website or are thinking of implementing one the new MLXchange 5.5 upgrade now allows agents and brokers to customize their MLX Pro website with a banner, such as your company logo. Getting started is eas ...
5/1/2012
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
ADDING YOUR OWN BANNER TO YOUR MLX PRO WEBSITE If you already have an MLXProfessional Website or are thinking of implementing one the new MLXchange 5.5 upgrade now allows agents and brokers to customize their MLX Pro website with a banner, such as your company logo. Getting started is eas ...
5/1/2012
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Fusion Experience iPad 3 Resolution Issue read story
Fusion Experience Upgrade Fusion Experience iPad 3 Resolution Issue IMPORTANT MESSAGE – PLEASE READ A new version of CoreLogic Fusion Experience is now available in the App store. Please advise your members to update to the latest version. The new version addressed the is ...
4/20/2012
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
Fusion Experience Upgrade Fusion Experience iPad 3 Resolution Issue IMPORTANT MESSAGE – PLEASE READ A new version of CoreLogic Fusion Experience is now available in the App store. Please advise your members to update to the latest version. The new version addressed the is ...
4/20/2012
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
MLXChange - Safari Printing Freezes read story
Fusion Safari Web Browser Usage Issue Safari Printing Freezes IMPORTANT MESSAGE – PLEASE READ As you may know, some members using the Safari web browser on Mac OS 10.7 have encountered a problem when printing from Fusion that causes the program to freeze. Our testing indicates th ...
4/6/2012
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
Fusion Safari Web Browser Usage Issue Safari Printing Freezes IMPORTANT MESSAGE – PLEASE READ As you may know, some members using the Safari web browser on Mac OS 10.7 have encountered a problem when printing from Fusion that causes the program to freeze. Our testing indicates th ...
4/6/2012
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
Property Panorama read story
PROPERTY PANORAMA FREE VIRTUAL TOUR TOOL THROUGH MLXCHANGE Build your own virtual world, Property Panorama allows agents the ability to create and distribute Virtual Tours, Video Tours, Podcast Tours and Mobile Media Tours for all of your listings. You take a Series of Digital Pictures ...
4/1/2012
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
PROPERTY PANORAMA FREE VIRTUAL TOUR TOOL THROUGH MLXCHANGE Build your own virtual world, Property Panorama allows agents the ability to create and distribute Virtual Tours, Video Tours, Podcast Tours and Mobile Media Tours for all of your listings. You take a Series of Digital Pictures ...
4/1/2012
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Listing Accuracy… It's our JOB! read story
No matter the property, the listing is only as good as the listing agent that inputted the data. You could have the most beautiful, well priced, turnkey listing and it goes un-shown because there is an error in the listing data. Protecting the integrity of our data is crucial and each one of ...
4/1/2012
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
No matter the property, the listing is only as good as the listing agent that inputted the data. You could have the most beautiful, well priced, turnkey listing and it goes un-shown because there is an error in the listing data. Protecting the integrity of our data is crucial and each one of ...
4/1/2012
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Quick Method to Edit or Copy a Listing read story
Quick Method to Edit or Copy a Listing Did you know that you can access your active listings from the MLXchange Home Page? If you want to edit one of your Active Listings, simply click on the words. You will be taken to the results grid. Click on Details, from here you will see an E ...
4/1/2012
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Quick Method to Edit or Copy a Listing Did you know that you can access your active listings from the MLXchange Home Page? If you want to edit one of your Active Listings, simply click on the words. You will be taken to the results grid. Click on Details, from here you will see an E ...
4/1/2012
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
2012 Updates to your REALTOR.com Accounts read story
Access and Login to Your REALTOR.com® Control Panel 1. From the homepage of REALTOR.com® click the FOR REALTORS® button to expand the section. 2. Click Resource Center. 3. Or you can go directly to http://solutioncenter.realtor.com 4. In the Control Panel section, ...
3/1/2012
Category: REALTOR.com
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Access and Login to Your REALTOR.com® Control Panel 1. From the homepage of REALTOR.com® click the FOR REALTORS® button to expand the section. 2. Click Resource Center. 3. Or you can go directly to http://solutioncenter.realtor.com 4. In the Control Panel section, ...
3/1/2012
Category: REALTOR.com
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
It's New & It's GREEN at GLVAR read story
Find a Water Leak - Save Money, Unveiling Energy-Saving Demonstration Homes It's New & It's GREEN at GLVAR, What is it? Why it's the new GREEN Committee and you are invited. The committee meets on the second Friday of each month at 1 p.m. at GLVAR. The committee's scope is: To prov ...
3/1/2012
Category: What's Happening?
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Find a Water Leak - Save Money, Unveiling Energy-Saving Demonstration Homes It's New & It's GREEN at GLVAR, What is it? Why it's the new GREEN Committee and you are invited. The committee meets on the second Friday of each month at 1 p.m. at GLVAR. The committee's scope is: To prov ...
3/1/2012
Category: What's Happening?
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
REAL TIME MLS INFO ON THE GO read story
GLVAR Members can utilize this FREE wireless solution to access MLS data. This automated device detection gives iPad users a tablet-optimized interface and smartphone users a compact and smartphone-optimized interface. Residential Wireless Solution for your Tablet & Smart Phone Devi ...
3/1/2012
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
GLVAR Members can utilize this FREE wireless solution to access MLS data. This automated device detection gives iPad users a tablet-optimized interface and smartphone users a compact and smartphone-optimized interface. Residential Wireless Solution for your Tablet & Smart Phone Devi ...
3/1/2012
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Open houses open doors to buying opportunities! read story
Be a part of something big: The 3rd Annual Nationwide Open House Weekend, April 28-29 Click Here for Flyer! It's back, and just in time for spring! Join state and local REALTOR® associations across the country as they host the nation's largest open house campaign, Saturday and Sunday, ...
3/1/2012
Category: What's Happening?
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Be a part of something big: The 3rd Annual Nationwide Open House Weekend, April 28-29 Click Here for Flyer! It's back, and just in time for spring! Join state and local REALTOR® associations across the country as they host the nation's largest open house campaign, Saturday and Sunday, ...
3/1/2012
Category: What's Happening?
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
MLX Wireless read story
What is it? It's MLS for your phone/tablet/wireless device. This product replaced Kurio on February 1, 2012. Where do I find it? http://las.mlxwireless.com Is it an app? No - you simply open the browser on your device and navigate to the website. Will it work on an iPad? Yes. Wha ...
3/1/2012
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
What is it? It's MLS for your phone/tablet/wireless device. This product replaced Kurio on February 1, 2012. Where do I find it? http://las.mlxwireless.com Is it an app? No - you simply open the browser on your device and navigate to the website. Will it work on an iPad? Yes. Wha ...
3/1/2012
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
MLS Open Forum… How do you Change our MLS policies? read story
Do you think having the new lockbox form is necessary? Do you have an idea for a change in the MLS system? Then the MLS Open Forum is just for you, the members! February 8th was our first MLS Forum in 2012. For those of you who attended, some great information was provided. If you have not att ...
3/1/2012
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Do you think having the new lockbox form is necessary? Do you have an idea for a change in the MLS system? Then the MLS Open Forum is just for you, the members! February 8th was our first MLS Forum in 2012. For those of you who attended, some great information was provided. If you have not att ...
3/1/2012
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
MLS Open Member Forum read story
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2/24/2012
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
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2/24/2012
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
GET YOUR CONDOMINIUMS PRE-SCREENED FOR FHA AND VA FINANCING read story
www.lasvegas.condoprescreen.com This link provides immediate access to the FHA Condo Lists and the VA Condominium Portal. For those condominiums not appearing on the list, the link provides you access to a FREE pre-screening service that will give you reasonable certainty that t ...
2/1/2012
Category: What's Happening?
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
www.lasvegas.condoprescreen.com This link provides immediate access to the FHA Condo Lists and the VA Condominium Portal. For those condominiums not appearing on the list, the link provides you access to a FREE pre-screening service that will give you reasonable certainty that t ...
2/1/2012
Category: What's Happening?
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Put listing detail on steroids read story
5 Tips to Beef up your Facebook Business Page: Engage & Entertain your online audience By Bernice Ross, Inman News® If you're still posting your listings and marketing yourself on your Facebook profile page, stop! The play for 2012 is to move your marketing efforts to your business page, ...
2/1/2012
Category: What's Happening?
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
5 Tips to Beef up your Facebook Business Page: Engage & Entertain your online audience By Bernice Ross, Inman News® If you're still posting your listings and marketing yourself on your Facebook profile page, stop! The play for 2012 is to move your marketing efforts to your business page, ...
2/1/2012
Category: What's Happening?
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
FUSION read story
What is it? Your next MLS system. MLXchange has been running for ten years. It's time for newer technology. Why? Fusion can run on any browser with Flash capability: Mozilla/Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera, Safari 5.0 or Internet Explorer. Does it work on a tablet or Ipad? Yes, IF the ...
2/1/2012
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
What is it? Your next MLS system. MLXchange has been running for ten years. It's time for newer technology. Why? Fusion can run on any browser with Flash capability: Mozilla/Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera, Safari 5.0 or Internet Explorer. Does it work on a tablet or Ipad? Yes, IF the ...
2/1/2012
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
GLVAR RatePlug Launch read story
GLVAR members now have the option to include mortgage rate quotes from their preferred lenders when E-mailing listings to clients. RatePlug allows you to select one, two, or three of your approved preferred mortgage lenders to display within a dynamic module with customized payment estimates bas ...
1/27/2012
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
GLVAR members now have the option to include mortgage rate quotes from their preferred lenders when E-mailing listings to clients. RatePlug allows you to select one, two, or three of your approved preferred mortgage lenders to display within a dynamic module with customized payment estimates bas ...
1/27/2012
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
Connecting with Today's Mobile & Tech Savvy Consumer read story
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1/13/2012
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
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1/13/2012
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
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Innovia Replaces Kurio for Wireless Property Search! read story
Beginning February 1, 2012 InnoVia will replace Kurio as a means to access the MLS via your smart phone or tablet devices. InnoVia offers efficient and easily expandable MLS system that uses intuitive browser interface for both online and offline functionality. The system’s easy-to-use, robust ...
1/13/2012
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
Beginning February 1, 2012 InnoVia will replace Kurio as a means to access the MLS via your smart phone or tablet devices. InnoVia offers efficient and easily expandable MLS system that uses intuitive browser interface for both online and offline functionality. The system’s easy-to-use, robust ...
1/13/2012
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
2012 MLS Update read story
Happy New Year! I would like to introduce myself, my name is Krystal Sherry and I have been given the honor to serve our members as MLS Chair for 2012. With every New Year we get to start fresh and review what we have accomplished in the past and focus on new goals for the upcoming year. First ...
1/1/2012
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Happy New Year! I would like to introduce myself, my name is Krystal Sherry and I have been given the honor to serve our members as MLS Chair for 2012. With every New Year we get to start fresh and review what we have accomplished in the past and focus on new goals for the upcoming year. First ...
1/1/2012
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
MLXchange Tidbits read story
Tech Support Are you having a problem with MLXchange? Technical Support is available 7days a week during the following times: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:30 pm. Saturday and Sunday 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Times are Pacific Standard Time The number is 702-735-0478 or 70 ...
1/1/2012
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Tech Support Are you having a problem with MLXchange? Technical Support is available 7days a week during the following times: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:30 pm. Saturday and Sunday 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Times are Pacific Standard Time The number is 702-735-0478 or 70 ...
1/1/2012
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
MLS Open Member Forum read story
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12/28/2011
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
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12/28/2011
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
The year in review through the eyes of the MLS Committee end of Year read story
By: Norma Jean Opatik - MLS Committee It's easy to work day after day and week after week throughout the year without taking the time to reflect on all we have accomplished. We seem to ravel from one responsibility or situation to the next without realizing our achievements. However, given t ...
12/1/2011
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
By: Norma Jean Opatik - MLS Committee It's easy to work day after day and week after week throughout the year without taking the time to reflect on all we have accomplished. We seem to ravel from one responsibility or situation to the next without realizing our achievements. However, given t ...
12/1/2011
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Auto-Notification Refresher read story
What is it? Auto-notification is a way that you can save the search criteria and have MLXchange automatically email your client new listings. You can also have the system notify you. Or, as most agents do, automatically notify both yourself and your client. How do I get started? Enter your ...
12/1/2011
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
What is it? Auto-notification is a way that you can save the search criteria and have MLXchange automatically email your client new listings. You can also have the system notify you. Or, as most agents do, automatically notify both yourself and your client. How do I get started? Enter your ...
12/1/2011
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
New Stuff from MarketLinx!! read story
There have been a number of new items implemented into MLXchange recently. There is now a MAP link on reports. ANY report in MLXchange that contains pictures (Brochure View, Client Detail View, 12-Photo View) contains a map link directly below the picture. This means that your clients will be a ...
11/1/2011
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
There have been a number of new items implemented into MLXchange recently. There is now a MAP link on reports. ANY report in MLXchange that contains pictures (Brochure View, Client Detail View, 12-Photo View) contains a map link directly below the picture. This means that your clients will be a ...
11/1/2011
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
MLS COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR 2012 read story
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEWLY ELECTED MLS COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR 2012 Wende Bell Honey Borla Jennifer Martin Norma Jean Opatik Miles Young
11/1/2011
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEWLY ELECTED MLS COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR 2012 Wende Bell Honey Borla Jennifer Martin Norma Jean Opatik Miles Young
11/1/2011
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
MLS Committee Vacancy read story
Your MLS Committee has a vacancy and needs YOU to step up to fill this important position.The term of this position is for one year the 2012 committee year.For further information on the qualifications to serve on the MLS Committee and to download a complete application packet, go to:CLICK HERE ...
10/24/2011
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine, REALTOR® Bytes
Your MLS Committee has a vacancy and needs YOU to step up to fill this important position.The term of this position is for one year the 2012 committee year.For further information on the qualifications to serve on the MLS Committee and to download a complete application packet, go to:CLICK HERE ...
10/24/2011
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine, REALTOR® Bytes
Days on Market Defined read story
We recently added a new field-ADOM, which stands for Active Days on Market. I thought this might be a good opportunity to review the various Days on Market fields: Active Days on Market ADOM - Difference between List Date and Current Date. ADOM is only populated on listings in Exclusive Right ...
10/1/2011
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
We recently added a new field-ADOM, which stands for Active Days on Market. I thought this might be a good opportunity to review the various Days on Market fields: Active Days on Market ADOM - Difference between List Date and Current Date. ADOM is only populated on listings in Exclusive Right ...
10/1/2011
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Mechanical Keybox Authorization read story
EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2011NEW MLS POLICIES REGARDING MECHANICAL LOCK BOXES! This effects all listing taken after November 1, 2011. A courtesy letter or email will be sent for failure to include a valid access code if the listing has a mechanical lock box or for failure to submit the Mechanical ...
9/30/2011
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine, REALTOR® Bytes
EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2011NEW MLS POLICIES REGARDING MECHANICAL LOCK BOXES! This effects all listing taken after November 1, 2011. A courtesy letter or email will be sent for failure to include a valid access code if the listing has a mechanical lock box or for failure to submit the Mechanical ...
9/30/2011
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine, REALTOR® Bytes
MLS Open Forum read story
LAST MLS OPEN FORUM FOR 2011! MLS Committee Open Member Forum, Wednesday, October 12, 2011 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in Classroom A, a continental breakfast will be provided by Nevada Title. To add topics for the agenda please email Stephanie Hill, MLS Director at SHill@glvar.org. Contact ...
9/16/2011
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
LAST MLS OPEN FORUM FOR 2011! MLS Committee Open Member Forum, Wednesday, October 12, 2011 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in Classroom A, a continental breakfast will be provided by Nevada Title. To add topics for the agenda please email Stephanie Hill, MLS Director at SHill@glvar.org. Contact ...
9/16/2011
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
New AOL RE Channel read story
AOL has launched a new real estate search experience "AOL Real Estate" that is powered by Move, Inc., the operator of REALTOR.com, and the leader in online real estate. The new search experience includes a powerful new search engine delivering homes for sale, foreclosures, new homes, off market, an ...
9/16/2011
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
AOL has launched a new real estate search experience "AOL Real Estate" that is powered by Move, Inc., the operator of REALTOR.com, and the leader in online real estate. The new search experience includes a powerful new search engine delivering homes for sale, foreclosures, new homes, off market, an ...
9/16/2011
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
5 Tech Tools Give Real Estate Agents an Edge read story
By Bernice Ross Created 2011-08-11 11:01 Published on Inman News What are the latest and the greatest new technologies from Real Estate Connect in San Francisco? This year there are more great candidates than ever. Here are some of my favorite picks that can help agents do a better job in the ...
9/1/2011
Category: What's Happening?
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
By Bernice Ross Created 2011-08-11 11:01 Published on Inman News What are the latest and the greatest new technologies from Real Estate Connect in San Francisco? This year there are more great candidates than ever. Here are some of my favorite picks that can help agents do a better job in the ...
9/1/2011
Category: What's Happening?
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
How well are YOU paying attention? read story
Do you read the Message of the Day that displays when you log into MLXchange? How thoroughly do you read the various screens in MLXchange? Do you take a good close look at some of the reports that you are sending your client? We are constantly upgrading the MLXchange system as well as chan ...
9/1/2011
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Do you read the Message of the Day that displays when you log into MLXchange? How thoroughly do you read the various screens in MLXchange? Do you take a good close look at some of the reports that you are sending your client? We are constantly upgrading the MLXchange system as well as chan ...
9/1/2011
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Digital Ink Training Resources read story
Digital Ink Training Resources zipLogix provides several excellent training videos to learn how to use the digital Ink product . Training Videos How to Send a Transaction using zipLogix Digital Ink™ How to Sign a Transaction Sent Using zipLogix Digital Ink™ H ...
9/1/2011
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Digital Ink Training Resources zipLogix provides several excellent training videos to learn how to use the digital Ink product . Training Videos How to Send a Transaction using zipLogix Digital Ink™ How to Sign a Transaction Sent Using zipLogix Digital Ink™ H ...
9/1/2011
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Top 10 Digital Ink Questions read story
1. Can the signature or document be tampered with or manipulated? The document is signed with a digital signature that is embedded within the document. The signature can never be separated from it and can permanently prove the document has not been altered in any way. 2. Is help available if ...
9/1/2011
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
1. Can the signature or document be tampered with or manipulated? The document is signed with a digital signature that is embedded within the document. The signature can never be separated from it and can permanently prove the document has not been altered in any way. 2. Is help available if ...
9/1/2011
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
MLXChange Month-End Tip read story
REPORTING SALES/LEASES Per MLS Policy: To Avoid Fines or Other Penalties Listing Offices MUST Report all closed sales and leases to the Association within two (2) business days by changing status in the computer. A cour ...
9/1/2011
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
REPORTING SALES/LEASES Per MLS Policy: To Avoid Fines or Other Penalties Listing Offices MUST Report all closed sales and leases to the Association within two (2) business days by changing status in the computer. A cour ...
9/1/2011
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
"Pound the Gavel on the Sound Block" of Confusion – "AU" Status read story
This article is a follow up to "Auction (AU) Status and the MLS," which first appeared in the May 2011 issue of the Southern Nevada REALTOR® magazine. On June 13, 2011, the Board of Directors for our Association approved a new policy for the Auction (AU) status in the MLXchange ...
8/1/2011
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
This article is a follow up to "Auction (AU) Status and the MLS," which first appeared in the May 2011 issue of the Southern Nevada REALTOR® magazine. On June 13, 2011, the Board of Directors for our Association approved a new policy for the Auction (AU) status in the MLXchange ...
8/1/2011
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
MLS Open Forum read story
The MLS Committee held their sixth MLS Open Forum on Wednesday, July 13, 2011. Over 50 members attended the Forum to discuss current issues facing the MLS. Terry Fitzpatrick from MarketLinx was also on hand to demo the soon to be released new statistics within the MLS. MarketLinx has partnere ...
8/1/2011
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
The MLS Committee held their sixth MLS Open Forum on Wednesday, July 13, 2011. Over 50 members attended the Forum to discuss current issues facing the MLS. Terry Fitzpatrick from MarketLinx was also on hand to demo the soon to be released new statistics within the MLS. MarketLinx has partnere ...
8/1/2011
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
2011 MLS Cloud Conference June 2nd and 3rd in Houston, Texas read story
This report summarizes the conference by the following: Commercial and Residential Real Estate data Exchanges, Down Payment Resources, Franchises, Market Trends, Media Impact, Non-dues income, Political, Rentals, Social Media and Trends, Syndication/Content Theft/Third Party Vendors, Technology ...
8/1/2011
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
This report summarizes the conference by the following: Commercial and Residential Real Estate data Exchanges, Down Payment Resources, Franchises, Market Trends, Media Impact, Non-dues income, Political, Rentals, Social Media and Trends, Syndication/Content Theft/Third Party Vendors, Technology ...
8/1/2011
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
MLXchange Email Basics read story
Email functionality from MLXchange Have you entered your own information into MLXchange? Have you ever emailed yourself from MLXchange? Do you know that your clients can see the listings on their own Private website? Do you know the difference between emailing a link to a report vs. s ...
8/1/2011
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Email functionality from MLXchange Have you entered your own information into MLXchange? Have you ever emailed yourself from MLXchange? Do you know that your clients can see the listings on their own Private website? Do you know the difference between emailing a link to a report vs. s ...
8/1/2011
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
AVAILABLE AUGUST 1, 2011! Realtor.com’s FIND read story
Find is a professional data application that allows MLS Members to access all REALTOR.com® data via a powerful, robust, and intuitive search engine. The application can be found on the MLXchange Home Page under Resources/Smart Links. The Find application gives the REALTOR® profess ...
7/22/2011
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
Find is a professional data application that allows MLS Members to access all REALTOR.com® data via a powerful, robust, and intuitive search engine. The application can be found on the MLXchange Home Page under Resources/Smart Links. The Find application gives the REALTOR® profess ...
7/22/2011
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
MLXchange - Copy a Listing read story
Did you know you can copy your previous listing? You CAN copy your old listing IF you are still with the same real estate company. You will need to reload pictures into the new listing. The pictures DO NOT copy over. To do this--go to "Modify or Add New Listings" from the MLXch ...
7/1/2011
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Did you know you can copy your previous listing? You CAN copy your old listing IF you are still with the same real estate company. You will need to reload pictures into the new listing. The pictures DO NOT copy over. To do this--go to "Modify or Add New Listings" from the MLXch ...
7/1/2011
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
MLS Candidate Applications read story
MLS Committee is Looking for New Members! The MLS Committee is searching for 5 new members for the 2012 committee year, 1 of whom must be a REALTOR® Participant (Broker).The new committee members will be elected by electronic vote beginning on September 19, 2011. ...
7/1/2011
Category: MLS
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
MLS Committee is Looking for New Members! The MLS Committee is searching for 5 new members for the 2012 committee year, 1 of whom must be a REALTOR® Participant (Broker).The new committee members will be elected by electronic vote beginning on September 19, 2011. ...
7/1/2011
Category: MLS
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
GLVAR's MLS is Going GREEN read story
The increasing costs and the environmental impact of creating energy are driving social and economic demand for greater energy efficiency. The importance of water conservation, air quality is expected to grow in the coming years, and those properties with efficient attributes are expected to be ...
6/1/2011
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
The increasing costs and the environmental impact of creating energy are driving social and economic demand for greater energy efficiency. The importance of water conservation, air quality is expected to grow in the coming years, and those properties with efficient attributes are expected to be ...
6/1/2011
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
MLS Solutions for IPads & Tablet PC's read story
Because MLXchange WILL NOT work on IPads & Tablet PC's, MLS offers two alternate solutions for viewing listings on these devices: The first solution is MLS Data Co-op. Access your browser on the device and go to www.LasVegasRealtor.com, log in and scroll down to Data Co-op (in the Associa ...
6/1/2011
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Because MLXchange WILL NOT work on IPads & Tablet PC's, MLS offers two alternate solutions for viewing listings on these devices: The first solution is MLS Data Co-op. Access your browser on the device and go to www.LasVegasRealtor.com, log in and scroll down to Data Co-op (in the Associa ...
6/1/2011
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
MLS Committee Seeks New Members read story
6/1/2011
Category: Legal Corner
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
6/1/2011
Category: Legal Corner
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
MLXchange Reports you might not know about! read story
There are many reports within MLXchange that can help you in your business, especially when dealing with international multi-lingual clients. For example, you can search the MLS for properties for these clients, and then email them the 12-SFR Flyer w/Agent Photo. This report has a set of flag ...
5/1/2011
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
There are many reports within MLXchange that can help you in your business, especially when dealing with international multi-lingual clients. For example, you can search the MLS for properties for these clients, and then email them the 12-SFR Flyer w/Agent Photo. This report has a set of flag ...
5/1/2011
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Auction (AU) Status and the MLS read story
The Confusion is Going….Going….Not Quite Gone Turning to the auction process as a way to sell residential real estate is not a new concept. It has been around for a very long time. It is, however, relatively new to the Southern Nevada real estate community. In years past, aside from an occasi ...
5/1/2011
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
The Confusion is Going….Going….Not Quite Gone Turning to the auction process as a way to sell residential real estate is not a new concept. It has been around for a very long time. It is, however, relatively new to the Southern Nevada real estate community. In years past, aside from an occasi ...
5/1/2011
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
MLXchange Reports you might not know about! read story
MLXchange Reports you might not know about! There are many reports within MLXchange that can help you in your business. Especially when dealing with international multi-lingual clients.For example, you can search the ML ...
5/1/2011
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
MLXchange Reports you might not know about! There are many reports within MLXchange that can help you in your business. Especially when dealing with international multi-lingual clients.For example, you can search the ML ...
5/1/2011
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
GLVAR MLS Data Co-op read story
GLVAR MLS Data Co-op You have undoubtedly heard the buzz words: RPR, Co-op, National MLS, Clearing house etc… Each one actually has a different meaning along with different data utilization. The meaning of RPR, within this article, is not the name ...
5/1/2011
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
GLVAR MLS Data Co-op You have undoubtedly heard the buzz words: RPR, Co-op, National MLS, Clearing house etc… Each one actually has a different meaning along with different data utilization. The meaning of RPR, within this article, is not the name ...
5/1/2011
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
Planning on Holding an Open House? read story
OPEN HOUSES! Planning on holding an Open House??Were you aware if you add an Open House in MLXchange it appears on the GLVAR website www.lasvegasrealtor.com for consumers to search? To add an open house to a listing in the MLS database: 1. Fro ...
5/1/2011
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
OPEN HOUSES! Planning on holding an Open House??Were you aware if you add an Open House in MLXchange it appears on the GLVAR website www.lasvegasrealtor.com for consumers to search? To add an open house to a listing in the MLS database: 1. Fro ...
5/1/2011
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
Macs and MLXChange read story
Mac & MLXChange MarketLinx has implemented a temporary solution allowing Macintosh users the ability to access MLXchange. MarketLinx will be introducing a new product in the near future that will allow access to MLXchange from various platforms. In th ...
5/1/2011
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Mac & MLXChange MarketLinx has implemented a temporary solution allowing Macintosh users the ability to access MLXchange. MarketLinx will be introducing a new product in the near future that will allow access to MLXchange from various platforms. In th ...
5/1/2011
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
MLS Showcase read story
GLVAR successfully launches the MLS Showcase product for all MLS members! GLVAR, in cooperation with REALTOR.com is now enhancing ALL listings on the website effective October 1, 2007. Members should have received an email me ...
5/1/2011
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
GLVAR successfully launches the MLS Showcase product for all MLS members! GLVAR, in cooperation with REALTOR.com is now enhancing ALL listings on the website effective October 1, 2007. Members should have received an email me ...
5/1/2011
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
ListHub Network read story
The latest news from ListHub: The ListHub Network is generating over FIVE MILLION property views per month. Is your listing one of them? ...
5/1/2011
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
The latest news from ListHub: The ListHub Network is generating over FIVE MILLION property views per month. Is your listing one of them? ...
5/1/2011
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
MLXChange Document Management read story
MLXChange Document Management Want More from your MLS? GLVAR’s Doc Manager is Here! Click Here to Learn MORE Document Storage- At No Additional Cost Integr ...
5/1/2011
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
MLXChange Document Management Want More from your MLS? GLVAR’s Doc Manager is Here! Click Here to Learn MORE Document Storage- At No Additional Cost Integr ...
5/1/2011
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
Kurio Wireless Product read story
Kurio is a new product that is replacing MLXWireless
5/1/2011
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
Kurio is a new product that is replacing MLXWireless
5/1/2011
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
Property Panorama read story
MLS ANNOUNCES NEW SERVICE This week GLVAR will be launching Property Panorama a new Service for all MLS Members to utilize, this is a free service included in your MLS dues. The Property Panorama product will create Virtual Tours of your listed property by uti ...
5/1/2011
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
MLS ANNOUNCES NEW SERVICE This week GLVAR will be launching Property Panorama a new Service for all MLS Members to utilize, this is a free service included in your MLS dues. The Property Panorama product will create Virtual Tours of your listed property by uti ...
5/1/2011
Category: REALTOR-Bytes
Published in: REALTOR® Bytes
MLXchange Business Rules read story
There might be times that you conduct a search in MLXchange and find that you cannot get any results. You also might be looking at a Detail View and wondering why other agents don't seem to have Expiration Dates on their listings and you had to put a date in when you added your listing. The ex ...
4/1/2011
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
There might be times that you conduct a search in MLXchange and find that you cannot get any results. You also might be looking at a Detail View and wondering why other agents don't seem to have Expiration Dates on their listings and you had to put a date in when you added your listing. The ex ...
4/1/2011
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
PHOTOS 101 read story
While recently looking at some listings in MLS I noticed some very interesting photos. Here are some tips for taking photos ideal for MLXchange. Remember that when photos are added to MLXchange, they are also added to many third party websites (i.e. REALTORS®.com). The photos on your li ...
3/1/2011
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
While recently looking at some listings in MLS I noticed some very interesting photos. Here are some tips for taking photos ideal for MLXchange. Remember that when photos are added to MLXchange, they are also added to many third party websites (i.e. REALTORS®.com). The photos on your li ...
3/1/2011
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
A "Sweet" Experience for Attendees read story
Wednesday, February 9th, was the fifth session of the MLS Open Forum Meetings. As usual, attendees were treated to an inside look at the intricate workings of the MLS. Terry Fitzpatrick from MarketLinx granted members a sneak peak into the future of our MLS, "Fusion" due out in lat ...
3/1/2011
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Wednesday, February 9th, was the fifth session of the MLS Open Forum Meetings. As usual, attendees were treated to an inside look at the intricate workings of the MLS. Terry Fitzpatrick from MarketLinx granted members a sneak peak into the future of our MLS, "Fusion" due out in lat ...
3/1/2011
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
MLXchange Data Co-op read story
Data Co-op was recently launched for GLVAR members! Data Co-op gives GLVAR agents a map-centric application to search listings in cooperating MLS's (currently Jersey Shore and New York State MLS). It also shows some of the more detailed demographic and neighborhood reports to help you evaluate t ...
2/1/2011
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Data Co-op was recently launched for GLVAR members! Data Co-op gives GLVAR agents a map-centric application to search listings in cooperating MLS's (currently Jersey Shore and New York State MLS). It also shows some of the more detailed demographic and neighborhood reports to help you evaluate t ...
2/1/2011
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
CALLING ALL MEMEBERS-WE NEED YOUR HELP! read story
Happy New Year! With a new year upon us we all want to make positive changes in our lives. This year I would like to invite all members to participate more with reposting data errors in our MLS system! The saying goes "Garbage in-Garbage out". We on the Quality Control Workgroup want to clean ...
2/1/2011
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Happy New Year! With a new year upon us we all want to make positive changes in our lives. This year I would like to invite all members to participate more with reposting data errors in our MLS system! The saying goes "Garbage in-Garbage out". We on the Quality Control Workgroup want to clean ...
2/1/2011
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Using the Locator and MAP to Search Properties read story
Using the Locator and MAP to Search Properties Did you know that there is a “Search Map” feature within MLXChange? This provides a way to search an Area or Subdivision by drawing a shape on the map. Less known is the “Locator” option; this feature allows you to zero in on a specific address, zip c ...
1/1/2011
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Using the Locator and MAP to Search Properties Did you know that there is a “Search Map” feature within MLXChange? This provides a way to search an Area or Subdivision by drawing a shape on the map. Less known is the “Locator” option; this feature allows you to zero in on a specific address, zip c ...
1/1/2011
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
MLS 2011 read story
Happy New Year to the entire membership! As incoming MLS Committee Chair for 2011 I would like to recap the important services & tools that were introduced in 2010. The MLS launched the new MLS Wireless product Kurio to the members and consumers giving both the ability to search the MLS f ...
1/1/2011
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Happy New Year to the entire membership! As incoming MLS Committee Chair for 2011 I would like to recap the important services & tools that were introduced in 2010. The MLS launched the new MLS Wireless product Kurio to the members and consumers giving both the ability to search the MLS f ...
1/1/2011
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Auto-Notification Idea! read story
Using the automatic searches in MLXchange is something we see agents do all the time for their buyers. How about another idea: Setting up your friends and family on auto-notification so that they can see the current activity, as it happens, in their neighborhood. To review auto-notifica ...
11/1/2010
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Using the automatic searches in MLXchange is something we see agents do all the time for their buyers. How about another idea: Setting up your friends and family on auto-notification so that they can see the current activity, as it happens, in their neighborhood. To review auto-notifica ...
11/1/2010
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Be kinder than necessary, because everyone you meet is fighting some sort of battle…… read story
So many people feel "blue". Is there a black cloud over me? Am I all alone? When you have lost touch with who you are, it's just another empty lonely day. Do something unusual - give back. Community service is done by most successful people. Think of this as the opportunity to open your ...
11/1/2010
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
So many people feel "blue". Is there a black cloud over me? Am I all alone? When you have lost touch with who you are, it's just another empty lonely day. Do something unusual - give back. Community service is done by most successful people. Think of this as the opportunity to open your ...
11/1/2010
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
MLXCHANGE UPGRADE read story
"I heard that there was an upgrade. I didn't notice anything. What happened?" On July 13th MLXchange was upgraded to version 5.1.1. There were several enhancements that came with this upgrade. Some you may have noticed. For those of you who didn't notice anything, we thought that a sum ...
9/1/2010
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
"I heard that there was an upgrade. I didn't notice anything. What happened?" On July 13th MLXchange was upgraded to version 5.1.1. There were several enhancements that came with this upgrade. Some you may have noticed. For those of you who didn't notice anything, we thought that a sum ...
9/1/2010
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Set Goals, to Achieve your Marketing Plan read story
Setting goals is absolutely necessary if the business is going to be successful. Fortunately, setting business goals does not have to be a difficult process. Using a few simple guidelines, it is possible to set realistic short term and long term goals that will benefit everyone concerned. Step ...
9/1/2010
Category: REALTOR.com
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Setting goals is absolutely necessary if the business is going to be successful. Fortunately, setting business goals does not have to be a difficult process. Using a few simple guidelines, it is possible to set realistic short term and long term goals that will benefit everyone concerned. Step ...
9/1/2010
Category: REALTOR.com
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
MLS VIOLATIONS read story
Per MLS Policies, if you have a possible MLS violation you and your broker will be noticed via email of the possible violation. You then have Five (5) business days to correct the violation, if not corrected within this time frame a fine shall be assessed to your account. Please note the emai ...
8/1/2010
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
Per MLS Policies, if you have a possible MLS violation you and your broker will be noticed via email of the possible violation. You then have Five (5) business days to correct the violation, if not corrected within this time frame a fine shall be assessed to your account. Please note the emai ...
8/1/2010
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS read story
This month I thought I'd go through some commonly asked questions. We generally get these questions on a daily basis. Q. How do I use MLXchange on my Smart Phone? A. There is a version of MLS specifically designed to run on a phone. MLX Wireless is the product to use. While at a computer, on th ...
8/1/2010
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
This month I thought I'd go through some commonly asked questions. We generally get these questions on a daily basis. Q. How do I use MLXchange on my Smart Phone? A. There is a version of MLS specifically designed to run on a phone. MLX Wireless is the product to use. While at a computer, on th ...
8/1/2010
Category: MLXchange
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
MLS Committee Seeks New Board Members read story
THE MLS COMMITTEE IS LOOKING FOR 4 NEW MEMBERS, 3 OF WHOM MUST BE A REALTOR® PARTICIPANT (BROKER)! Members who are interested must be a REALTOR® Subscriber or REALTOR® Participant (Broker of Record) member, in good standing, of GLVAR for three (3) years or three (3) years from anothe ...
7/1/2010
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
THE MLS COMMITTEE IS LOOKING FOR 4 NEW MEMBERS, 3 OF WHOM MUST BE A REALTOR® PARTICIPANT (BROKER)! Members who are interested must be a REALTOR® Subscriber or REALTOR® Participant (Broker of Record) member, in good standing, of GLVAR for three (3) years or three (3) years from anothe ...
7/1/2010
Category: MLS
Published in: Southern Nevada Realtor Magazine
