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November 19, 2008

New MRMLS Matrix v2.2 is on the way!

Filed under: Uncategorized — Tags: , , — Daniel Brincat @ 9:07 am

Sneak Peak at Matrix New Features

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

Driving Directions

  • Get turn by turn driving directions to at least 20 listings at a time.

Interactive Customer Portal

  • Customers have the option to rate and select listings as favorites or possibilities.

Visited Listings

  • The ML# will change colors after you have reviewed the listing.

Quick Add to Contacts

  • Quick link to add customer information during the email process

Refreshed new look and color scheme throughout Matrix

  • A modern sleek look to the overall Matrix System.

Smart Search Menus

  • Matrix automatically condenses search lists and links to what you frequently use.

Glowing Search Fields

  • Search fields will change colors after some criteria as been specified.

Co-list Agents ability to Modify Listings

  • Co- list agents now have the ability to modify and edit co-listed listings.

Detailed information will be published throughout November on these new and exciting features.  Keep your eyes peeled when you log on the Matrix home page.

October 7, 2008

CARETS Has Finally Arrived!!

Filed under: IMRMLS, MLS, iDate — Tags: , , , — Daniel Brincat @ 8:35 am

We are excited to announce users of MRMLS have the ability to access CARETS Residential and Residential Lease listings across ALL status types (actives and one year of solds; expired and canceled listings will begin to appear later this week) from the participating CARETS MLS organizations (CRISNet, CLAW, i-Tech, and SoCal MLS). We have MORE listings, MORE historical data, and MORE searchable choices in ONE convenient system for you, MRMLS! The only CHANGES will be MORE listings and EXPANDED search options!

Q. How do I retrieve CARETS listings?

A.  Run a Residential or Residential Lease property search to pull CARETS listings.  CARETS

Listings appear the SAME way MRMLS listings appear with a few noticeable changes.

They are:

  1. More searchable options in the City, Market Area, and School District fields for Residential and Residential Lease property types.
  2. MLS identifier has been placed on the far right side of the Agent 1 Line display.  The identifier indicates which MLS organization the listing originated from.
  3. Thousands of listing data will have been imported into Residential and Residential lease property types.  Other property types are set to arrive in early 2009.

Agent 1 Line Display of Carets Listing

September 22, 2008

More Lookups! More Choices! More ways of getting what you want from CARETS Dataset!

Filed under: Uncategorized — Tags: , , , — Daniel Brincat @ 12:11 pm

In preparation of the coming CARETS data, we will be expanding our search options within fields such as Area, City, School District, and various feature fields such as Appliances and Utilities.  These additions will allow you to more effectively search the up-coming robust CARETS dataset which will include listings from the participating MLS organizations (CRISNet, Claw, i-Tech and SoCAL MLS).

Within the coming weeks you will have the ability to access all CARETS Residential and Residential lease listings through Matrix without having to go elsewhere or learn new software.  You will simply have more listings, more data, and more searchable choices in one convenient system.

Following the initial deployment of CARETS these search options will also be made available in Add/Edit so you may also express greater searchable detail in your listings.

Frequent Questions and Answers:

Q. Will I have to reciprocate my listings to other participating CARETS MLS organizations?
A. No, each participating MLS organizations will have the ability to pull and receive each other’s full listing data.

Q. Will I need to be trained on how to use CARETS?
A. No, CARETS listings will be seamlessly displayed in Matrix using the same displays and reports.  You will use the same searching and listing input techniques that you currently use. The only differences you will see are expanded listing data, expanded search options, and new rules and regulations.
Q. Does CARETS have all the MLS data in Southern California?
A. CARETS is not a statewide MLS.  At this time CARETS is comprised of five participating MLS organizations and 27 Associations and Boards of Realtors.  However, CARETS is proactively working with other MLSs to increase the coverage area to give each of our participants and subscribers as much data as possible.

September 5, 2008

So how big is this SafeMLS token?

Filed under: Uncategorized — Tags: , , , , , — Daniel Brincat @ 3:31 pm

We’ve had a few questions from people wondering how big this token is that will be required to use the MLS. Well, here you go.

As you can see, it will easily fit on to your key chain. Its light and small.

I hope this answers the question.  Have a great weekend!

August 7, 2008

MRMLS SAFEMLS Token Deployment and Marketing Plan

Filed under: IMRMLS, iDate — Tags: , , , , — Daniel Brincat @ 10:24 am

Project Plan

The Project Plan is a schedule of events for the SAFEMLS Token Implementation. As we communicate with
our members via telephone meetings, email, and in person, we will customize the Project Plan to ensure
a successful implementation. The Project Plan clarifies and recaps how the Implementation process will
be conducted.

In order to ensure a successful implementation of our new SAFEMLS® Token system, it is beneficial to
have the areas of responsibility clearly defined. This project schedule lists all the key events and
action items for this product launch.

This guide will outline the various details of the SAFEMLS Implementation. The implementation will
be broken up into three phases:

  1. Pre-Implementation
  2. Token Distribution and Launch
  3. Post Token Launch

MRMLS Tasks:

We will be responsible for the following implementation action items. Clarity will provide us with
consultation during the planning of our implementation and assist us in ensuring a smooth transition
to our system.

Pre-Implementation

  1. Token Database and Setup
  2. Training
  3. Communication and Marketing
  4. Distribution Planning

Token Distribution Launch

  1. Go Live
  2. Association Distribution
  3. Communication

Post Token Launch

  1. Communication
  2. PA & OA Security Fee Charge
  3. Association Distribution Follow-up
  4. Token Required

An explanation of the action items follows.


Communication and Marketing Plan

“Communications” will be sent to members and associations to properly educate and inform them of
upcoming SAFEMLS Token events. Clareity Security will co-develop the communication content with us.

We have developed a 90 day communication process that will guide us through communicating SAFEMLS Token
topics and key dates to our members. This will provide us and our members with timely and detailed
information about SAFEMLS Token, requirements, and what is expected of them.

The target dates for distributing the communication are:

  1. 8/1/08- iDate 1: “Why Security Is Important”
  2. 8/18/08- iDate 2: “What We Are Doing” (including authenticator choices).
  1. All new participants , subscribers, and Appraisers will be charged $40 security fee (Sept
    1)
  2. PC/AC will require their own separate login

  • 9/1/08- iDate 3: “Deployment Details and Schedule” (including authenticator choices” sent
    multiple times.
  • 9/15/08- iDate 4: Deployment Details and Launch Schedule
  • 9/29/08- iDate 5: Token Requirement and PC/AC Login requirement
  • 10/13/08- iDate 6: PA and OA $40 Security Charge goes into effect (Nov 1)
  • 10/27/08- iDate 7: PA and OA $40 Security Charge goes into effect recap (Nov 1)
  • 11/10/08- iDate 8: Token Usage Required (Nov 18)
  • 11/17/08- iDate 9: Token Required recap (Nov 18)
  • 12/29/08- iDate 10: PC and AC whole sale charge for each login created (Jan 1)
  • Methods of Communication: Newsletter, Matrix Messaging, Training Classes, MLS Home
    Page, MRMLS News, Office Visits, and Inbound/Outbound Calls.

    Token
    Database and Setup

    Clareity Security will coordinate with the us and Tarasoft to install the SAFEMLS system on Servers
    at the Host Site including the configuration of the software, user database, group roles, and appropriate
    web agents and services.

    1. August 18- Token will be deployed to Staging
    2. August 18-September16- MRMLS and Association will test Token system on Staging
    3. September 15- Token Login on Production
    4. November 18- Token Required


    Staff
    /Association Training and Member Training Materials

    Clareity Security will provide MRMLS with a Master “SAFEMLS User Guide” that will include instructions
    on how to enroll, use, and maintain their specific SAFEMLS authenticator. Also included are instructions
    for what the end user should do if they lose or break their SAFEMLS authenticator. The Customer can
    customize or update this user guide to include site-specific information, policies, or additional Frequently
    Asked Questions.

    1. August 1-August 30th- Revise or Develop Token End Use Guide, Instructions, Member
      policies, FAQ, etc.
    2. August 18th- Staff Training
    1. Clareity Security will provide on-site end user security training and/or Train the Trainer training
      services as outlined in the Customer’s Purchase Agreement.
    1. Overview of the SAFEMLS solution, including the end-user experience
    2. SAFEMLS Administration Website
    3. Clarity’s SAFEMLS Administrator Guide (administrator forms / procedures)
    4. Review of Warranty and Return Process
  • September 8-September 12- Association Training
  • SAFEMLS Distribution Plans

    Distribution of the SAFEMLS Tokens will be held at the members’ local Board or Association of Realtors.
    Temps and MRMLS resources will be in each Association/Meeting place at the time of Distribution. MRMLS
    will work with Association Staff to schedule meeting times and resources needed.

    1. August 1 to August 30- Distribution brainstorm planning, Distribution Calendar,
      and Hire Temps
    2. September 15- September 30- Distribution of Token at the Board/Associations


    Post
    Implementation and Contact Information

    MRMLS will continue to communicate to Membership regarding SAFEMLS Token requirement. MRMLS will
    re-evaluate the need for additional resources for each Association/Board distribution. Clareity Security
    will be available to answer question and provide guidance for ensuring a well-organized and efficient
    transition to your new SAFEMLS system.

    For questions regarding Support, Product Ordering, Warranty Replacement Procedures, Implementation,
    and/or Training please contact our Clareity account manager at 866-221-9291 or e-mail support@clareitysecurity.com.

    Project Timeline

    August 5, 2008

    MLS Compliance Report

    Filed under: MLS, srcar — Tags: , , , , , , , , , — Daniel Brincat @ 12:54 pm
    MLS COMPLIANCE REPORT

    July

    2008

    June

    2008

    May

    2008

    Total Possible Violations Received 962 932 576
    Total
    Violations Notices Mailed Out
    34 13 29
    Total
    Violation Notices Mailed Out With/or Resulting in Fines
    11 0 0
    Total
    Courtesy Calls/Emails (Does Not Count as Citation Notice)
    211 670 371
    Fines
    Due (Waiting For Payment or Possible Request For Review/ Hearing/Class sign-up)
    2 Totaling $1,500 0 Totaling $0 0 Totaling $0
    Pending
    Fines (Awaiting Hearing)
    0 Totaling $0 0 Totaling $0 0 Totaling $0
    Pending
    Fine (Awaiting Administrative Review)
    0 Totaling $0 0 Totaling $0 0 Totaling $0
    Fines
    Due After Review/Hearing (Not including Payment Plans)
    0 Totaling $0 0 Totaling $0 0 Totaling $0
    Fines
    Due (Payment Plans)
    1 Totaling $400 1 Totaling $500 1 Totaling $600
    Fines
    Pending Possible Waiver if Citation Policy Course is Attended (appropriate paperwork has already
    been submitted)
    7 Totaling $5,500 0 Totaling $0 0 Totaling $0
    Fines
    Due (Accumulative: Offices Have Been Inactivated Until Fine is Paid)
    3 Totaling $4,100 3 Totaling $4,100 3 Totaling $4,100
    Total
    Amount in Fines Due (Accumulative)
    $11,500 $4,600 $4,700
    Total
    Amount in Fines Paid
    $600 $100 $1,600
    Fines
    Waived (for reasons other then attendance of citation course)
    1 Totaling $1,000 0 Totaling $0 1 Totaling $200
    Fines
    Waived After Attendance of Citation Policy Course
    0 Totaling $0 0 Totaling $0 9 Totaling $7,800
    Total
    Amount in Fines Paid/Waived
    $1,600 $100 $9,600

    Top Areas of Citations for July

    1.9 – Misuse of Data with intent to mislead – 11

    2.4- Misuse of Public Remarks- 8

    1.10 – Inappropriate Image and Virtual Tour Links – 4

    1.4- Entry of a property listed by a non-MLS member-
    2

    2.3- Wrong Property Classification-2

    1.5- Inaccurate listing status- 2

    1.8- Conditional offers of compensation- 2

    SAFETY- 2

    2.1- Duplicate listings-1



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