ARMLS Tip of the Week: 2/16 - 3/2: Fusion MLS Search Results Screen and Detail Report View

Have You Checked Out This Week's ARMLS Tip of the Week for 2/16 - 3/2?

Click here to view a video to learn the Fusion MLS search results screen and detailed reports view. Please contact our office at 479-770-0241 if you have any questions!

Updated Rules and Regulations

ARMLS Members,

Please find ARMLS updated Rules & Regulations here.  A link to the updated Rules and Regulations has also been posted to the MLS Message of the Day and the MLS System on the right hand side under "Arkansas Regional MLS".  

We have changed the procedure for handling listing violations.  In the past, violations were handled internally by staff.  We will be instituting a system called MLS Data Checker which will automatically check all listings on a daily basis for listing violations.  MLS Data Checker (“MDC”) is an application that validates the quality and accuracy of all MLS data and enforces the correction of violations. 

Please note that per section 9.1.1 entitled "Fines" of our 2013 MLS Rules and Regulations, all listing violations will allow a grace period of five (5) days to correct the violation in question before a fine is assessed.  Fines will be assessed at an escalating fee of $50 for every five (5) days the violation has not been corrected.  Violation e-mails will be sent to the primary e-mail address of the listing agent as entered in the MLS system, the designated office contact, and the designated REALTOR® of the office.  A fourth violation of any rule within a twelve month rolling period is considered a continual infringement of our rules and regulations and services are subject to suspension or termination, as prescribed by the MLS Committee.

At this time, we ask that every member please go into their individual user record and make sure that the e-mail address on file is correct.  If not, please contact the NABOR office at 479-973-0808.  We rely on our membership to update us on contact information changes; therefore, having an incorrect e-mail address for a violation notification will not be considered as grounds for dismissal of a violation fine. 

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Thank You!

Tina Gaston

MLS Administrator

Arkansas Regional MLS

106 N. Bloomington, Suite N

Lowell, AR  72745

P: 479-770-0241

F: 479-770-8966

arkmls@gmail.com

 

Realist Mobile App Now Available!

Realist Mobile App Now Available!

Access the power of Realist effortlessly through your mobile phone!  To get started, access Realist via the MLS system and click on "Get Started" to activate your Realist Mobile account.

To download the application on your mobile device, you can go to your respective application market on your phone and browse for "Realist Mobile."  We've also provided the links below.

To view the product demo, click here.  Please call our office at 479-770-0241 if you have any questions.

Apple Store:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/realist-mobile/id510825417?mt=8

Android Market:  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.corelogic.mobile.phones.android.realist#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDIxMiwiY29tLmNvcmVsb2dpYy5tb2JpbGUucGhvbmVzLmFuZHJvaWQucmVhbGlzdCJd

ARMLS Tip of the Week 11/3/13 - 11/16/13

Looking for this week's ARMLS Tip of the Week?
Click here for a 5 minute video which highlights those basic features available when adding, editing, and deleting a contact in Fusion MLS.
Please contact our office at 479-770-0241 if you have any questions!

New Green MLS Data Fields

ARMLS Offers New Green MLS Data

As consumer awareness of green building and energy efficiency continues to rise, ARMLS and the Fayetteville Forward Green Economy Group (FFGEC) are committed to providing members with the resources they need to serve their clients.

In March 2013, the ARMLS Board of Directors established the Green Fields Task Force to develop a proposal for implementing green building property information in the ARMLS MLS system. The task force consulted a wide range of local stakeholders including REALTOR® members, appraisers, green builders, and the Fayetteville Forward Green Economy Group. The final proposal, approved by the ARMLS Board of Directors earlier this year, will improve agents’ ability to list and search for green homes in our MLS region.

New Green Data Fields

The addition of 42 new pick-list values to existing MLS fields and 5 new Green MLS fields to the current MLS database will ensure that common green property features and big-ticket items are accessible when you’re identifying comparable properties or searching for clients.

Please note that if the listing agent indicates that a property has energy, environmental, and/or sustainability features, it will need supplemental energy efficiency ratings documents provided by the seller.  Although these documents can be uploaded as attachments to the listing itself, the attachments will not be searchable on the MLS.  However, the detailed information will be a valuable resource to appraisers assigning value to green property features.  Below are the new Green MLS fields and picklist values as they will be added to the MLS system. 

New Green Data Fields

1.  New Field (XPROP): Energy Rating / Certification

     Picklist Values:

          - HERS – HERS Rating

          - ENRGSTAR – ENERGY STAR qualified New Home

          - LEED – LEED for Homes

          - NAHBNGBS – NAHB/NGBS-ICC 700

          - OTHER – Other

          - NONE – None

          - UNKNOWN – Unknown

2.  New Field (XPROP): Insulation

     Picklist Values:

          - HIRCEILING – High R Value Ceiling

          - HIRFLOORS – High R Value Floors

          - HIRWALLS – High R Value Walls

          - CELLULOSE – Cellulose

          - STRUCTPAN – Structural Insulated Panels

  

3.  New Field (RES,RNT,FRM): Tubs & Showers Low Flow Toilet

4.  New Field (RES,RNT,FRM): Tubs & Showers Low Flow Faucet

5.  New Field (RES,RNT,FRM): Tubs & Showers Low Flow Shower

New Picklist Values: Field Names are in bold with impacted Property Types listed in parentheses. If current picklist is sorted alphabetically, these values will be included in that sorting; otherwise, new values will be added to end of existing picklist.

Landscaped (XPROP):

     - CONSV – Water Conservation

Lot Desc (XPROP):

     - SOUTH – South Facing

     - RECWAT – Reclaimed Water

     - RAINBL – Rain Barrel System

     - WATCON – Drought Water Conservation

     - RAINCO – Rain Collection

Foundation (XPROP):

     - INSFRM – Insulating Concrete Forms

Roof (XPROP):

     - SOLAR – Solar Shingle

     - LIVIN – Living Roof

     - REFLT – Reflective Roof Coating

Windows (XPROP):

     - ESTR – Energy Star

     - EEFC – Energy Efficient Coating

Appliances (RES,RNT):

     - ESTAR – Energy Star

Floor Covering (XPROP):

     - RECL – Reclaimed

     - BAMB – Bamboo

Amenities (RES,RNT):

     - PTHERM – Programmable Thermostat

     - RECMAT – Recycled Materials

     - PASSOL – Passive Solar Design

     - SOLTUB – Solar Tube

     - RECURB – Recycling Curbside

     - LEDLIT – LED Lighting

     - ESTARAP – Energy Star Appliances

Type/Style (XPROP):

     - STRAW – Straw Bale

     - EARTH – Earthen Built

Air Condition Type (RES,RNT):

     - HISEER – High SEER

     - SOLAR – Solar

     - ESTAR – Energy Star

Heating System (XPROP):

     - ESTAR – Energy Star

Water Heater (XPROP):

     - ONDEMAND – On Demand (In-line)

     - RECIRC – Hot Water Recirculation

Considerations

Although green building is a rapidly growing market, the task force acknowledged that not all REALTORS® have an interest in green real estate. Therefore, the update to the MLS will encourage awareness of green building without being overly intrusive or disruptive.

To promote REALTOR® education and avoid the use of loaded terminology, all new green terms will be defined in the ARMLS Green Efficiency Glossary. The Fayetteville Forward Green Economy Group is using the NAR Green Glossary and member expertise to create these standardized definitions. The definitions are still in development at this time.

Proposal Development

The task force collaborated with stakeholders to develop an extensive list of proposed green data fields. After reviewing over 100 suggested additions, the task force concluded that implementing all of the items as searchable MLS data fields was impractical. It was decided that only the most critical green property features, such as commonly searched items and high-dollar investments, would be implemented as searchable MLS data fields. Each proposed item was critically examined to determine if it was an appropriate and relevant addition to the MLS, based on these criteria.

The task force considered a variety of implementation formats proposed in the NAR “Greening the MLS” toolkit. To improve searchability, the task force proposed creating data fields for specific green features and generic green attributes. This mix of specific and generic data fields will enable agents to list and search for green homes within the ARMLS MLS without specialized green knowledge.

 For questions concerning the new Green MLS Data fields, please contact our office.

Tina Gaston

MLS Administrator

Arkansas Regional MLS, Inc.

479-770-0241

arkmls@gmail.com

ATTENTION ARMLS MEMBERS!!!!

You've asked for it, and now it's here!  ARMLS is proud to present our very first truly Mobile-friendly MLS Application, Go MLS!!!

Go MLS is now available for all iPhone, iPad, Android, and Android Tablet users.  Please visit your respective Apple Store or Google Play store on your mobile device or tablet to download the application now. 

With Go MLS you can:

- Use the lasso effect to map properties at the touch of a finger on your mobile phone

- Search MLS properties on and off market while on the go

- Find properties near your current location

- Search member contact information for showings on the go

AND MUCH MUCH MORE!

Also listed above is a quick 5 minute video outlining the basic features of the new Go MLS application, 

OR

You can view a much sharper HD version of the 5 minute overview on our Youtube page here.

*  Apple Store Download Link:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gomls-by-corelogic/id575737450?mt=8

*  Android Market Download Link:  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.doapps.android.realestate.RE_396bc64073b5eb7acb967e245cbc1150

Please contact our office at 479-770-0241 if you have any questions!

- Tina Gaston

MLS Administrator

Arkansas Regional MLS, Inc.

Please note the Fusion Experience iPad/Android Tablet application has been updated on the Android Marketplace/Google Play web store and users can now download the updated Beta version.  Release notes can be found here.