Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS®
MLS & Technology e-Newsletter
September 28, 2015
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Article1Update on MLS Photos and Attachments
The MLS (MLXchange and Fusion) does not have a minimum or maximum size for photos. Rather, the MLS will scale photos up or down to fit within the allotted space on reports. The maximum size that the MLS can currently display a photo is 640 x 480 (depending on the report). There is no need to have a photo larger than this, but it is not a restriction.  Coming soon, the MLS will be able to show photos up to 800 x 600. If you wish your current images to be able to viewed larger, they will need to be reattached to the listing after September 30 and they will be saved as a larger file. 

Article3Supra Web Updates
The following changes were implemented for SupraWEB:
  • The Listing Inventory page in SupraWEB contains a new Listing Details icon. Clicking on the icon displays the Listing Details screen where you can set showing notifications for a particular listing.
  • The Listing Details screen contains some new text at the bottom of the screen to easily set up showing notices for individual keyboxes.
  • In Settings, the General Email screen contains some minor text changes.
  • The battery levels of keyboxes are now correctly reported in SupraWEB.
  • SupraWEB accepts more email domains including realtor.com.
  • A bug was fixed where duplicate showing emails were incorrectly sent.
Questions?   Contact Supra at 877-699-6787, 7 days week form 8am-10pm.

Article2eKEY App Now Available for iOS9
The new Supra eKEY app, version 2.2.1, is now available at the Apple® App Store and Google Play.
This new version of eKEY is compatible with the new Apple iOS 9 operating system.
This version of eKEY may prompt you for information related to the new end of showing notification feature scheduled for release later this year. You may notice the following differences as you use the eKEY application:
  • For Apple device users, if Location Services is not enabled for eKEY, you will be prompted to do so when you open the eKEY app.
  • Approximately 30 minutes after performing an Obtain Key the eKEY app may display a "Showing Ended?" prompt with the option to select yes or no.

This prompt only appears when the system cannot automatically detect the showing has ended.


If you are not an eKey subscriber, why not?  Before you pay your semi-annual active key invoice, why not consider using your cell phone to access lockboxes?  The annual savings is approximately $50.  If interested, please contact GRAR Member Services at 585-292-5000.

TKPTechKNOWPalooza '15
GRAR will be closed on Wednesday, September 30 as staff will be attending the event 
DoubleTree by Hilton
Learn more at http://TechKNOWPalooza.com.

New AND EXCITING regional speakers and topics this year.
Plan your day now. View/print the schedule of sessions, times and details.

TECHTUESTech Tuesday: Google Drive
GRAR's Technology Committee sponsors Tech Tuesdays on the first Tuesday of each month. The October 6, 2015 session will focus on Google Drive which is a FREE application, accessible from all of your devices (PC, Phone, tablet, etc.).   Learn what Google Drive is and how to set it up. Then discover some other Google's applications (also free) and how they can help you both in your business and your personal life.  Join Tech Committee member and REALTOR, Christine Whites, for this sure to be helpful session.  Register now as seating is limited

Tech Tuesdays
October topic: Google Drive
Instructor: GRAR Tech Committee
CE Credit: 0 hrs
Cost: FREE (GRAR members only)

TECHHELPLINETech Helpline Lifeline
How to Back Up Your Text Messages, Email, Calendars, and More
Worried that a lost or broken phone means losing all of your text messages and all of the important conversations you've had with clients? Here's an easy way to archive text messages, save contacts, emails, and calendar events from all of your devices!. 
Read more on the Tech Helpline Blog

Exceptional Service - that is what we provide. We cater to different levels of knowledge and ability. And the best part, this service is complimentary for you as part of your dues.
Click here to view a list of all the ways we can help!

The bottom line: Tech Helpline will save you time, money and technological frustration.
To contact the Tech Helpline, a free GRAR member benefit, call 866.232.1831
Mon - Fri from 9am-8pm & Sat from 9am-5pm.

CEUpcoming Tech CE, Training & Tech Tuesdays
Tech Tuesdays 
Topic: Google Drive
Instructor: GRAR Tech Committee
CE Credit: 0 hrs
Cost: FREE (GRAR members only)
Instanet Forms Overview 
THU | Oct. 15 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Instructor: Mike O'Connor
Cost: $FREE (GRAR members only)
CE Credit: 0 hrs
RPR: Real-Time Data, Market Knowledge, Informed Consumers
THU | Oct. 15 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Instructor: Jeremias Maneiro
CE Credit: 3 hrs
Cost: $35 members / $75 non-members
AuthentiSign & the Counter Offer THU | Oct. 20 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Instructor: Mike O'Connor
CE Credit: 0 hrs
Cost: FREE members
AIM 4 Success
THU | Oct. 27 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Jeremias Maneiro
CE Credit: 3 hrs
Cost: $35 members / $75 non-members
Instanet & AuthentiSign Hands-on PC - Basics
Must have at least some experience using the product. This is not a true beginner class. If you have never used the product, please start with the Instanet Forms Overview session or the Instanet and AuthentiSign 1 CE class.
THU | Oct 29| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Instructor: Mike O'Connor
CE Credit: 0 hrs
Cost: $25 (GRAR members only); Using GRAR PCs
Instanet & AuthentiSign Hands-on PC - Advanced Features
Must have experience using the product. This is not a beginner class.
FRI | Oct. 30 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Instructor: Mike O'Connor
CE Credit: 0 hrs
Cost: $25 (GRAR members only); Using GRAR PCs
For more information on all GRAR courses, go to: www.GRAR.org

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