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Central Virginia Regional MLS Newsletter
April 2012

 MLS NEWS  

Q1 2012 Market Stats Report 

Now Available for Download 

Statistics Home Sales Rising
The 2012 first quarter housing market statistics report released this week shows several positive signs that recovery is clearly underway. FULL REPORT | PRESS RELEASE  
March RE Stats Reports 

Segmented Reports Available for Members           

Stats on Computer Illustration
Did you know that monthly segmented RE Stats reports are available for CVR MLS members  to view and incorporate into listing packages?  Click on the link above to view the latest reports and be sure to look for links on the Tempo™ message board each month.  

 

ListHub Broker User Updates 

View Some of the New ListHub Broker Features     

Online Home Listing
Some enhancements were made to ListHub on April 23. All ListHub users will be receiving a letter in the mail shortly outlining these updates, which include:

  • The ability for brokers to rate and make comments on each publisher (websites where listings are sent)
  • Simplified viewing of publishers (websites) hosting the broker's Active office listings
  • Criteria-based filtering, allowing filtration of a publisher list on criteria such as "timely removal of off-market listings," or "timely technical support," and filtration of MLS Preferred Publishers (a list of websites CVR MLS has chosen that meet the needs of members)

Tutorial videos are now available for members to review the new available ListHub features. Click here for more information and a link to sign up for a webinar tour

We Are the R 

Support the New Marketing Campaign!            

We Are the R  

By now you've probably heard about the new 2012 marketing campaign, "We Are the R." You can continue to help support the campaign and reinforce the value of a REALTORŽ by downloading electronic marketing materials to use in your blog, social media, and in email signatures. These materials will lead consumers to WeAretheR.com, where they will learn more about the distinction between a real estate agent and a REALTORŽ, as well as the important roles a REALTORŽ plays during the home buying and selling process. View/download electronic marketing materials here, or access them from a link in the Tempo™ sidebar.

 MLS TIP   

Lockbox Serial # Rule Compliance 

A Time Saving Tip      

Lockbox on Door
An agent recently offered staff a tip to share with other CVR MLS members on how to simplify compliance with the MLS rule regarding input of the eight digit lockbox serial number into each listing.  

 

While out taking photos of a property for the MLS, try taking a photo of the serial number along with all other photos, so that the number will be at hand when inputting the listing into the MLS.

 

If you have a specific tool or tip you would like to share, please feel free to email it to mls@rarealtors.com, or post it to the CVR MLS Facebook page

 UPCOMING TRAINING

Upcoming Tempo™ Training

TempoŽ training courses are available to all CVR MLS members free of charge and most carry CE/PL credits.  

 
May 8  - DocBox™ Training
May 8 - Authentisign™ Training
May 17 - Digital Cameras & MLS Photography
May 21 - MLS Rules & Regulations
May 25 - Instanet™ Workshop - The eDeal 

 
REGISTER ONLINE 

Tempo Fusion™ Workshop

June 7, 2012, (2 sessions), in the Atrium at RAR
10:00am-11:30am and 1:00pm-2:30pm
(Click on a session time above to register)
No CE/PL Credit, but lots of good information

No Fee For CVR MLS Members to Attend   

 
CVR MLS has added Fusion™ to its menu of MLS member technology services. Tempo™ 5 is, and will continue to be, our MLS system, but Fusion™ is another way you can now access it. Fusion™ works on MACs, and is not browser-specific, so you can now use browsers other then Explorer to work in the MLS listing database. We will look at the layout and functionality of Fusion™, where the tools and features you've been using in Tempo™ 5 are located in Fusion™, and some of the very useful features that Fusion™ adds. Topics will include:

  • What is a Widget, anyway?
  • Where did they put the....? And what is it now called?
  • Searches and the new Map Functionality
  • Multiple Searches
  • Prospecting and Prospect management improvements
  • Uploading Photos and Attachments
  • General Q & A

If you haven't tried Fusion™, come on out. If you have tried it, bring your questions.  

If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact us at rarcommunications@rarealtors.com.
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Market Stats Report
Monthly RE Stats
Broker ListHub Updates
Marketing Campaign
Compliance Tip
Tempo® Training
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