The staff has compiled every conceivable answer, explanation and outline that you could possibly want, to help guide you through our MLS system, FlexMLS.
Please use the links for a summary of the FlexMLS database issues and frequently asked questions. The on-line system has more information and reference links, but this allows you to see the basics of all topics.
If you have any further questions, please contact us! Or, after hours, view our FlexMLS manuals and tutorials.
For software issues, please contact FlexMLS Support.
Where’s My Mail?
If you have clients on gmail struggling to receive your FlexMLS listing sheets, you can have them check a few options: First, many gmail users have their mail sorted into categories automatically (without always knowing!). When we tested it, listing sheets went into the “updates’ tab. Most phones combine all tabs into one inbox, but …
Delayed Submission: What Do I Need to Do?
We’ve fielded this question quite a bit this week, so it’s a great time to review the procedure again. It’s a two-step process that you need to follow, broken out below: When a seller wishes to delay submission to the Multiple Listing Service, you should have the Delayed or Refusal to List paperwork completed, along …
Listed in MLS = Broker Showing It!
Entering a listing into the MLS with remarks that direct other Realtors to send their buyers to a public open house days away, or a statement that there will be no showing until ___ date is a violation of MLS rules. You must either have a “DELAYED or REFUSAL TO LIST PROPERTY IN MLS” form …
MLS New Policies & Fine Structure
To repeat the notice from March, the MLS Board has a new MLS Policies and new fine structure that is going into effect July 1st. The system was changed from tracking fines by the office to instead track them by the individual agent (see last two pages). This is being done for two main reasons: …
FlexMLS FUEL: Powering the MLS
There is an exciting opportunity for someone who uses FlexMLS everyday and has ideas for developing new features and improving our current ones. The FBS Product Team invites you to join the Flexmls User Experience Leaders (FUEL) group. FUEL is a group of customers invited to provide regular, structured feedback to the Product Team at …
Coming Soon! Map Searches Made Easier in Flexmls
Starting on May 30th, everything you loved about the Map Search will be consolidated into Quick Search to help optimize your search experience in Flexmls Web. With this change, the separate Map Search option will be removed from the Flexmls menu and the map will become the default view on the Edit Search tab. When …
Data Use of Listings in the MLS – Don’t Get Caught up in Misuse!
We’ve learned lately that some members are contacting the clients of other agents by using the MLS to mine for data. The intent of the MLS is to offer cooperation and compensation. There is no intent to make available a ready pool of sellers for those in search of a new listing. As spelled out …
Flexmls Training: Getting Started with Subscriptions
Increase your Flexmls knowledge by attending this upcoming training on April 25th at noon. If you want to learn the basics of creating and managing subscriptions in Flexmls Web so your contacts never miss a new listing, this webinar is for you. They’ll even provide an overview of contact activity, so you know exactly what …
Getting Started in zipForms
Berkshire contracts and forms will no longer be maintained in the Flexmls system as of October 31, 2019. To access forms you will be required to use a forms management platform (i.e., zipLogix, Docusign, Dotloop). zipLogix is a free offering as part of your National Association of REALTORS dues. Sue O’Brien has been certified by …
Just listed… as PENDING??
We’ve received several calls about new listings that are first hitting the MLS as pending. From now on, we will be reaching out to all agents and their brokers when this occurs to share the following information from legal counsel about this: While it is not unethical for the seller to accept an offer within …