Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS�
MLS & Technology e-Newsletter
December 8, 2014
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ARTICLE2NYS Alliance of MLS's Security Initiative
The New York State Alliance of MLS's (NYSAMLS's), of which GENRIS is a founding member, has implemented a security system that monitors and detects high risk behavior with user login credentials.  In addition to an improved security posture that ensures valuable data doesn't end up compromised, members also have the benefit of revenue assurance - assuring that everyone using the MLS is participating in the cost of providing the service.
As you may know, our Terms of Use prohibits sharing your MLS login credentials with anyone.  You may be asked to accept the current MLS Services Terms of Use in the coming days.   To review these terms in detail, please go to http://www.grar.org/mls-terms.

As part of mitigating risk levels, users are subject to a remediation process.  During this process users may: be required to change passwords; subject to communication via on screen alerts or emails; subject to strong authentication, including a one-time password delivered via email; and potentially subject to suspension or fines if risk is not diminished or if the user does not comply.

Please note that if you are sharing your IDs with an assistant or other office personnel this could increase your risk level.  Support staff must have their own credentials for accessing the MLS system.  Contact GRAR Member Services for more information on getting them signed up.  If your support staff already has their own IDs, you may find that using the Identity Share feature in MLX and Fusion will help prevent generating an issue on your MLS account.  Learn more about Identity Sharing here.

Questions?  Please contact GRAR Member Services at [email protected] or 585-292-5000.

ARTICLE1Our Favorite Apps & Tech

We've been sharing some of the most useful apps that members of our Technology Committee use and recommend this year.  Here are the next five (in no particular order):

  1. Print n Share ($4.99 paid version plus $2.99 for pro version in IOS App Store) - Print directly to the widest range of network or WiFi printers, without a computer or AirPrint!  Learn More.
  2. Google Voice - Google Voice gives you a single phone number that rings all of your phones, saves your voicemail online, and transcribes your voicemail to text.  Learn More.
  3. Google Calendar - so helpful, if you enter the address of your appointment, it will both remind you and tell you how to get there when the time comes.  Learn More.
  4. Google Hangouts - Free video conferencing for your phone, tablet or computer.  Learn More.
Google Forms - Use to collect information quickly from your friends, customers, or colleagues.  Create a form and collect the responses in a Google Docs spreadsheet. Learn More.

ARTICLE3Tech Tuesdays Year in Review
The GRAR tech Committee this year embarked on new territory. We had often said at our meetings that we wished we could invitee the members to come along and learn about some of our tools and tricks the way we do at our monthly meetings.  We sit there and try things out and then ask questions and talk about features and functions. The result was the creation of Tech Tuesdays. Since April, on the first Tuesday of every month, from 1-2:30pm, we have had someone here to present a session to members, free of charge, to help them navigate the ever changing world of real estate technology needs.   We've covered topics such as Evernote, Google Voice & Hangouts, Instanet, RPR, GoNYSMLS Mobile App, Authentisign and others. Do you have an idea for a future Tech Tuesday either as a presenter or someone who wants to learn more about one of these or other MLS tools or topics?  If so, please contact Jane Sweetland at [email protected] or 585-341-2157 with your ideas.

TECHHELPLINETech Helpline Lifeline
11 Gift Ideas for for fellow real estate professionals or the techies on your list
No matter what you decide to buy, always be sure to read the product specifications, customer reviews, return policies and fine-print before making your purchase. Oh, and don't forget to recycle your old electronics!

CETech Training, Tech Tuesdays & Webinars
Last chance to enhance your tech-knowledge this year.  We still have room in classes at GRAR this month. Don't miss out!

Fusion CMA -- (3 CE)
THU | Dec. 11 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Bill Roesser
Cost: $35 members


Intro to Realist & Data Co-op (Hands-on Course)
TUE | Dec. 18 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
 Instructor: Bill Roesser
 CE Credit: 3 hrs
 Cost: $35 members / $75 non-members

For more information on all GRAR courses, go to:
www.GRAR.org 

Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS�

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Rochester, NY 14623

 

585-292-5000 |  800-292-7101  |  [email protected]  |  Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 4:30pm

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