Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS�
MLS & Technology e-Newsletter
February 22, 2016

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ARTICLE2New MLS Platform: Matrix Update
1st Quarter
Beta testing of the NEW MLS platform called Matrix will occur during the end of the 1st Quarter.

2nd Quarter
Lecture-style training is planned for the 2nd Quarter. Members will have access to MLX/Fusion and Matrix. This is being referred to as the "Parallel Period". Members will be able to use either system for searching and daily use.

After the Parallel Period (expected during 2nd quarter or possibly 3rd quarter), Matrix will be the main system and the MLX/Fusion will be read-only mode.
Brokers' IDX vendors will also be given a Parallel Period to adjust their data feeds for their programing needs.

COMING SOON!  All members will begin to receive a Matrix-only Newsletter that we will send periodically throughout this transition period which will include highlights of the Matrix system as well as information members need to know regarding the conversion and their training on Matrix.

View a brief Matrix introductory video below:

Matrix introductory video


NEWLOOKTOOLSNew version of the Supra� eKEY� app for Android™
This update improves communication performance with the iBox BT and iBox BT LE.
To take advantage of this new version, simply update the eKEY application from the Google Play™ store.

SURFACEPROLooking For Volunteer Matrix Testers
Interested in testing the new MLS system as part of our group of beta testers this spring?  If yes, please contact member Services at grarhelpdesk@grar.net by Tuesday, 2/23 and we will add you to our list.

TECHTUESRPR Day is Tuesday, March 1
Join us for one or both of these getting to know RPR sessions. Prior knowledge of RPR not required.

RPR Real Time Data, Market Knowledge Informed Consumers

The RPR: Real-Time Data, Market Knowledge, Informed Consumers course educates real estate professionals about real estate market research and valuation tools that consumers can access online and the pros and cons of automated valuation models (AVM). The course covers how using Realtors Property Resource (RPR) tools can combine their specific expertise to benefit clients and customers before, during and after the real estate transaction.  Register now as seating is limited.

TUE | Mar. 1 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Instructor: Jeremias Maneiro
CE Credit: 3 hrs
Cost: $35 members / $75 non-members

Tech Tuesdays
March Topic: RPR and RPR Mobile
GRAR's Technology Committee sponsors Tech Tuesdays once each month. The March 1, 2016 session will be an Intro to RPR and the RPR Mobile app by popular demand.  Join GRAR Instructor and fellow REALTOR� Mike O'Connor to learn about this super useful tool.    Register now as seating is limited.

TUE | Mar. 1 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Instructor: Mike O'Connor
CE Credit: 0 hrs
Cost: FREE (GRAR members only)

CEUpcoming Tech CE, Training & Tech Tuesdays
AuthentiSign & the Counter Offer 
TUE | Feb. 23 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Instructor: Mike O'Connor
CE Credit: 0 hrs
Cost: FREE GRAR members

AIM 4 Success 
WED | Feb. 24 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Would you like to get started in taking your business mobile but don't know how? Do you want to take your expertise to the next level? This course will talk about going paperless, e-signatures, video marketing, mobile presentations and all the best real estate apps.
Instructor: Jeremias Maneiro
CE Credit: 3 hrs
Cost: $35 members / $75 non-members

Intro to Realist & Data Co-op CE
THU | Feb. 25 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Bill Roesser
CE Credit: 3 hrs
Cost: $35

RPR Real Time Data, Market Knowledge Informed Consumers
TUE | Mar. 1 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Instructor: Jeremias Maneiro
CE Credit: 3 hrs
Cost: $35 members / $75 non-members)

Tech Tuesdays
March Topic: RPR and RPR Mobile
TUE | Mar. 1 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM 
Instructor: Jeremias Maneiro
CE Credit: 0 hrs
Cost: FREE (GRAR members only)

Fusion One 
Instructor: Bill Roesser
CE Credit: 3 hrs
Cost: $35 members / $75 non-members

Instanet Forms & AuthentiSign 1 - Have it Your Way, With or Without CE 
For more information on all GRAR courses, go to: www.GRAR.org