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December 18, 2008

MRMLS offers Continuing Education Credits

Filed under: IMRMLS, MLS, iDate — Tags: , , , , — Daniel Brincat @ 8:18 am

MRMLS is the first Multiple Listing Service to offer Department of Real Estate Continuing Education Credits in the Consumer Service Category.  Two hours of continuing education credits are given for each for Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and Listing Management Matrix class.  These classes are offered at your local Association or Board of REALTORS®. Go to www.mrmlsu.com for the training calendar, online videos and other training materials.

MRMLS training classes include the following:

  • Basic Matrix **
  • Intermediate Matrix**
  • Advanced Matrix**
  • Listing Management**
  • Realist Tax
  • Pinpoint Mapping
  • Smart Trac
  • enCMA
  • Wyldfyre7

**C.E. Credit Class

PLEASE NOTE: The regularly scheduled Matrix classes (3rd Thursday for Basic Matrix training, and last Mon. for Advanced Matrix Training each month) @ SRCAR DO NOT offer continuing education credits. We will be offering a few classes for credit in addition to the regular offerings. The reason for this is because they have to test on each section for credit and not as much information can be covered in the “for credit” sessions. We will offer the first for credit sessions in March. Online sessions for these for credit classes might be offered in the future.


November 25, 2008

Interactive Customer Portal

Filed under: IMRMLS, MLS, iDate — Tags: , , — Daniel Brincat @ 1:23 pm

We are excited to announce on December 3, 2008, your customers will be able to physically interact with their Auto Emails.  This improvement is called the Interactive Customer Portal.  This cool new feature will allow your clients to select listings as Favorites, Possibilities and Discard unwanted properties.  In addition, your customers will be able to rate these listings on a 5-star star system.

Important Note:  On December 3rd, all listings that match your client’s criteria will be resent to your client to accommodate this new feature.  Please notify your clients to avoid questions or frustrations.

The Interactive customer portal will help you be engaged with your customers’ wants and needs.  To find your customer’s review of listings click on the Open Portal link in the Save/Automatic Searches in the My Matrix tab.

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 9, 2008

MRMLS Distributes SAFEMLS® Tokens

Filed under: Announcements, Events, IMRMLS, MLS, iDate — Tags: , , , — Daniel Brincat @ 8:37 am

During the last three weeks of September MRMLS will begin a phased distribution of the SAFEMLS™ token product.  Distribution events and location details have been posted to Matrix News.  At the event you will receive a brief presentation, the SAFEMLS® token, and instructions on how to register and use your SAFEMLS® device.

Throughout the past few weeks we have collected questions from our membership regarding SAFEMLS® tokens.  Here are the top questions we have received.

Top Questions and Answers:

Q. Who is required to use SAFEMLS™ tokens?
A. All users including office and personal assistants are required to have their own SAFEMLS® token.  If your office or personal assistant does not have their own MLS login credentials; you will need to contact your Association or Board of Realtors.  Please contact them prior to November 1st to avoid additional charges.

Q. If I am an existing member of Sandicor or SoCal MLS and have an existing token, do I need to attend a distribution Event?
A. No, you do not need to attend a distribution event.  You can register your existing Sandicor or So Cal MLS token on the Matrix login page starting September 15, 2008. If you have issues with your Sandicor or SoCal SAFEMLS® token, please contact them directly.  If you have Rapattoni token or a token from iTech; you will be required to attend your distribution event.

Q. What if I cannot make it to my distribution event?
A. We understand that there may be some difficulties in getting to the event in your time slot.
Therefore, we will be having make-up events in October.  The schedule will be posted in the early October timeframe.

Q. How does the SAFEMLS® tokens work?
A. You will need your SAFEMLS® token each time you log into the Matrix system or Matrix Mobile. At the Matrix login page you will be required to input your User ID, a 4-digit pin, and the SAFEMLS password.  Your 4-digit pin is what you have assigned at the time of registering your token.   The SAFEMLS password is the unique number that is generated by pressing the grey button located on your SAFEMLS™ token device.

Q. Can I have the SAFEMLS Password generated on my Active Key or Mobile Phone?
A. Yes, you can have either device setup for a nominal fee. Please contact your Association or Board of Realtors for their setup fee.  Please note you can have multiple device activated to generate your SAFEMLS password.

August 27, 2008

SafeMLS Token Distribution Schedule

Filed under: Events, IMRMLS, MLS, iDate — Tags: , , , , , , , — Daniel Brincat @ 11:28 am

You are required to have the SafeMLS token each time you log into Matrix. Please pick up your tokens during your distribution times.

Where:
Embassy Suites (map - directions)
29345 Rancho California Rd.
Temecula, Ca 92591

When:
Day 1: September 22, 2008 from 8:30am to 8:00pm
Day 2: September 23, 2008 from 8:30am to 8:00pm
Day 3: September 24, 3008 from 8:30am to 8:00pm
Day 4: September 25, 2008 from 8:30am to 6:30pm

Distribution is based on the first few characters of your last name.
*All sessions will promptly begin at your start time.
***Please Bring a Valid Photo ID.***

September 22, 2008

Time Initial of Last Name
8:30am A
10:00am Ba to Bk
11:30am Bl to Bz
2:00pm Ca to Chh
3:30pm Chi to Cz
5:00pm Da to Dn
6:30pm Do to E

September 23, 2008

Time Initial of Last Name
8:30am F
10:00am Ga to Gp
11:30am Go to Ha
2:00pm Hb to Hz
3:30pm I to J
5:00pm K
6:30pm L

September 24, 2008

Time Initial of Last Name
8:30am Ma to Mb
10:00am Mc to Mm
11:30am Mn to Nd
2:00pm Ne to Pa
3:30pm Pb to Q
5:00pm Ra to Rod
6:30pm Roe to Rz

September 25, 2008

Time Initial of Last Name
8:30am Sa to Sh
10:00am Si to St
11:30am Su to To
2:00pm Tp to V
3:30pm Wa to Wh
5:00pm Wi to Z

Should you have any questions, please call the Association office at 951-894-2571.

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

    July 21, 2008

    Auto Email Frequently Asked Questions?

    Filed under: IMRMLS, iDate — Tags: , , , , — Daniel Brincat @ 8:01 am

    Q.  How many active Auto Emails can I have?
    A.  At any one time, you can have up to 250 Saved Searches that are activated to send Auto Emails to clients.

    Q.  The status of my Auto Email says “Waiting Activation.” What does this mean?
    A.  When you see an auto email status of “Waiting Activation,” MRMLS Matrix has sent an initial email to your clients inviting them to view your listings. The Waiting Activation status will continue until a client “Ops In” by clicking the link to view listings.

    Q.  How do I re-activate an Auto Email that has been disabled by Matrix?
    A.  If you see one of your Auto Emails has been disabled, you can re-enable it by clicking the My Matrix tab, Saved/Automatic Searches, Settings.

    Press the Re-Enable Auto Email button.

    Note: Do not re-enable clients who have willingly chosen to “Opt Out.” Sending emails to these clients could get you and MRMLS labeled as a “spammer” and could get the MLS system black listed.

    Set a schedule for your client to receive listings. Then click Save.

    April 9, 2008

    Map Search Upgraded in MRMLS Matrix

    Filed under: IMRMLS, iDate — Tags: , , , — Daniel Brincat @ 8:08 am

    MRMLS Matrix will be down for maintenance on Tuesday Night, April 8, 2008, at 8:00PM, and back up Wednesday Morning by 6:00AM. While the system is down, new Map Search features will be added!

    1With the new Map Search Upgrade, you can draw Rectangles, Circles (also known as a Radius search), and multi-sided Polygons to designate the areas on the map to include or exclude in your search.

    In the example on the right, the circle is a designated “exclusion” area and the multi-sided shape is an “inclusion” area. The search results returned will include properties that are within the multi-sided polygon, but not within the circle.

    When you plot the search results on the map, you can zoom in or out, pan, change views to Road, Aerial, Hybrid, and Bird’s-Eye. When you hover over a property with your mouse, a box pops up with brief listing information (See Below).

    2

    For instructions on how to use the new Map Search features go to: media.mrmlsmatrix.com/news_images/MapSearch.pdf



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