MLS PIN Subscriber Update May 20,2009
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 Spring has finally arrived, and with it, much increased activity on the system and for all of you, as well! Thank you to those of you who took the time to respond to our recent Customer Satisfaction Survey. Based on some of the responses, I would like to take some time to tell you what we've been working on and what you can expect to see in the near future:
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New Required Data Entry Fields |
 We have added two new required data entry fields for "Lender Owned" and "Short Sale with Lender Approval Required." The options for the newly required field Lender Owned are Yes, No, or Undisclosed. The options for the newly required field Short Sale with Lender Approval Required are Yes, No, or Unknown. These two fields have also been added to the standard listing search screen and are displayed on the full listing report. If during listing input of your existing listings, you chose Lender Owned under the current Terms field, the new Lender Owned field has been automatically updated to say " Yes." All other existing listings have been updated to say " Undisclosed" and we suggest that you manually update them. |
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H3MLS Login |
Don't forget that you can login to H3MLS through our corporate website. This login will allow you to save your id and password and is the best login method to ensure quick access, as well as important updates posted on our website. We need to occasionally switch server id's and if you are using a shortcut to a specific H3 server on your desktop, or have bookmarked H3 in your browser there is a chance you might not gain access to the system. Bookmark www.mlspin.com today to ensure the fastest access to the system. |
Attention Appraisers and Trainees MLS PIN Makes it EASier to Comply!
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 MLS PIN is pleased to introduce Essential Appraisal Solution (EAS) in beta version. EAS is a brand new application designed to help appraisers comply with the new Fannie Mae Market Conditions Addendum to the Appraisal Report (Form 1004MC) now required on all mortgage loan appraisals of one to four unit properties. Let us automate the completion of this form for you! Hurry our FREE trial of EAS ends in less than two weeks on May 31, 2009! Learn More.
Note: For your security starting June 1st, our EAS program will determine if there are two users logged on to the EAS application with the same password.
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 We have made the first of our visual changes to the H3MLS system. Some of these changes include the addition of color, watermarks, and the layout of icons. Everything you access has remained in its original location and functions the same. These are simply gradual design changes, as we slowly phase into our next generation application. We hope you enjoy the fresh and enhanced look. Stay tuned for more updates coming throughout the next few months. | |
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Additional Public Records Data |
Mortgage data has been added to our public records. You now have access to historical mortgages, refinances, second mortgages, etc. for properties in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and parts of New Hampshire. It is our hope that this information will bring you more value and help determine equity on the properties you list. Our historical sales and mortgage data goes back to 1996 or the 3 most recent sales transactions.
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MLS PIN Mobile Enhancements
 Our development team has made more enhancements to our MLS PIN Mobile Solution. The much anticipated "Save Agent ID and Password" option has been added, but remember it is only available on certain devices. If you do not see this as an option when you login, your mobile device does not perform this function. Users also now have the option for "Hot Sheets" using our Mobile Solution. During a search, you should see a drop down menu of your saved H3 Hot Sheets. You can access all of your saved Hot Sheets, but will not be able to create or edit them from your mobile device. Visit our website Mobile Solution. |
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 Agents are now able to flag their own listings without having to fax the Active Status Request form to MLS PIN. You will still need to have your seller sign this form, and we suggest that you keep them on file at your office. In order to make this change in H3, you will go to listing maintenance, select status of your listing, and then "Yes" for Listing Alert Flag. We hope this makes things a little easier for all of you. If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Support Department at 800-695-3000 option 1.
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Open House and Broker Tour Search |
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 As a result of much customer feedback, we have added the option "Tomorrow" to the search page "Show Only Upcoming" time-frame drop down menu for Open Houses and Broker Tours. This addition allows our customers the option to view only Open Houses and/or Broker Tours scheduled for the following day.
Note: This has been added to both H3 and our Mobile Solution.
Remember that all system changes are posted on the H3MLS homepage. Be sure to take a moment every day to see if any new information has been added. As we phase into our next generation MLS application this will be a valuable tool for us to keep you informed of system enhancements.
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Economic Market Watch Report |
We are happy to report that the 2009 1st Quarter Economic Market Watch Report is now available on our corporate website. Remember that these informational packed reports brought to you by MLS PIN and NAR are posted on our website approximately 6 weeks after the end of each quarter. We know that many of you look forward their arrival, and we invite you to view the latest now Economic Market Watch Reports.
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CommercialSource |
 In early June, we will offer a third-party listing syndication option for CommercialSource. CommercialSource serves as a comprehensive website for all things pertaining commercial real estate brought to you by the National Association of REALTORS�. The main feature of the site is the commercial real estate marketplace, where commercial property listings are posted from all over the nation. If you are a Broker and would like to have your office's Commercial listings sent to CommercialSource, please be sure to watch H3 for updates on the launch of this brand new and exciting listing syndication option. Remember your commercial listings will not automatically transfer to this site, you must opt-in to have us send them for you through H3MLS. With this opt-in your Commercial listings will also appear on NAR's site, REALTOR.com. For assistance, please contact our Technical Support Department at 800-695-3000 option 2.
We are always working to bring to you the best listing syndication options for free and easy marketing exposure of your properties. If you would like to learn more about sending your listings to NYTimes.com, Trulia, Cyberhomes, HGTV's FrontDoor.com, ZIPVO or any of the many other destinations available to you, please visit 3rd Party Listing Transfers on our website today. |
GE/Supra Electronic Key Reciprocation
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Statewide MLS in Rhode Island has opted not to renew their contract with GE/Supra. Due to this change, anyone using an MLS PIN keypad in Rhode Island will no longer have this capability as of May 29, 2009.
MLS PIN will continue its keypad reciprocation with Connecticut, New Hampshire and Vermont allowing anyone licensed in these states that has leased a key through us to use their key, free of charge. If you are licensed in Connecticut, New Hampshire or Vermont and haven't taken advantage of this complimentary benefit, please download the appropriate form with instructions from our website Forms and Flyers. |
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On the Road |
Look for MLS PIN staff at the upcoming MAR Technology Conference being held on June 2nd in Norwood, MA. Stop by for a quick overview of our Mobile Solution, pick-up some materials, or just say hello. For an always updated schedule of where we will be out in the field, visit Upcoming Events on our corporate site. We look forward to seeing you!
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Customer Satisfaction Survey
 Again, thank you to all who took our recent survey and congratulations to Lindsey Nygren from Century 21 O'Neil and Associates in Wrentham who is the lucky winner of our one free quarter of MLS PIN access. After reading all of your very valuable feedback, we have just a few reminders of services and policies that may be very helpful to you:
Extended Customer Support Hours
MLS PIN telephone support is available Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All hours and contact information are posted on our website under Contact Us.
Disabled Access
You can flag your listings as "disabled access" by selecting the Handicapped Access feature under Exterior Features. In our next generation application, we will expand this area, so you will have even more options.
Training Classes
We offer an array of free, hands-on training classes at convenient locations statewide. Our classes are geared for both beginners and advanced users and will help you to navigate the system like a pro. Search for properties, manage listings, run CMAs, create VOWs, and so much more. Register now for a class you have never taken or for a refresher course. Let H3MLS work for you!
Please remember that all status changes are required to be entered into the system within 24 hours of retaining necessary seller signatures.
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Memorial Day Weekend |
 A reminder that MLS PIN will be closed on Sunday, May 24th and Monday, May 25th in honor of the Memorial Day holiday. We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. We wish all of our customers a safe and happy holiday weekend! |
I truly hope you enjoy and benefit from this update and wish you a successful spring and early summer market. Again, please be sure to watch our corporate website, H3MLS homepage and MLS PIN News email blasts for future updates and important information.
Best Wishes,
Kathy Condon President/CEO
MLS Property Information Network, Inc. |
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