FBS will make a couple of changes to the search screen in Flexmls on April 18, 2019. These changes are based upon user feedback after the recent update.
New Search Detail Pop-up
The ability to quickly see the currently selected criteria using the "i bubble" at the top left was removed with the recent Flexmls update. This Search Detail functionality will return in a new location. You will now access the Search Detail pop-up by clicking the 3-dot icon at top right then Search Detail in the drop-down menu.
Empty space at the top of Search Screen removed
The redesigned layout of the search screen created a blank, unused gray bar at the top of the search screen. This blank gray area will be removed to allow additional space for map search and criteria fields.
Policy Reminder: Don’t forget to upload required documents for your listing
Several fields in the MLS when marked “yes” require the appropriate document be uploaded and attached to the listing. It is very important to include these documents to accurately describe the additional features of the property for sale. These documents help to inform all potential buyers of these property-specific features. This will increase the perceived value of the property for sale. Failure to upload these required documents can also result in an MLS fine. Review the official MLS policy below.
1.02.15 – Required document not attached
to Listing Fine with Warning
Documents that are required to be attached to listings must be uploaded within five business days of the listing entry date. These documents include:
• Accessibility Features Worksheet
• Energy/Green Features Checklist
• Residential Dwelling/Other Structure for Land Property Worksheet
The required documents can be found at columbusrealtors.com on the MLS Worksheets, Forms, and Contracts page.
MLS Software Operations Report
April 10, 2019
1) Homesnap Live Training at Real Estate Exchange 2019 – April 17
a) This event was previously Sales Associates Day.
b) It was held at Hilton Columbus at Easton.
c) Homesnap offered three 30-minute breakout sessions
d) Sessions ran from 3-5p with 10-minute breaks between each.
e) Registration was not required for the training. Anyone at the REX could attend.
f) Homesnap Columbus has received 3,111 (37 percent) agent registrations and over 13,000 accepted client invites as of April 4.
2) Flexmls Pro for Android and Flexmls Mobile: Saved Search Changes – April 11
a) The Saved option on the home page has been renamed Saved Searches to match the labeling in Flexmls Web.
b) Links have been added at the top of the Saved Searches page to easily access favorite and draft searches.
c) You can sort the list of saved searches by most recent, least recent, or search name.
d) A saved search can easily be marked as a favorite by clicking on the gray star.
e) The More menu (three dots) to the right of each search gives you one-click access to view details, rename, or delete that saved search.
3) Flexmls Web: Saved Search Name Now Displayed – April 4
a) Previously, the name of the Quick Search template was still shown in the upper left corner of the page when a new Saved Search is created. This can make it unclear whether or not the search was saved.
b) In addition, the Rename Search function was not previously available on the search results page.
c) Now, the name of the newly saved search will be immediately displayed in the upper left. This will give a clear confirmation that the search was saved and results are for the saved criteria.
d) You will now be able to click the star icon next to the search name to mark the search as a favorite, and the Rename Search function will be available under the More icon (three dots).
4) Homesnap Showing Service Default Changed – March 26
a) Per MLS Committee request, the primary (default) showing service for Homesnap Columbus is CSS.
b) This default was chosen because the majority of listings use CSS for online scheduling.
c) Listings that use ShowingTime should still correctly show the ShowingTime button.
d) Homesnap recommends that listings be added to only one showing service to avoid problems of the incorrect showing service button appearing on the listing in Homesnap.
MLS Board of Directors Reports
3/25/19
• Approved changing the default showing service in Homesnap from ShowingTime to CSS.
4/22/19
• Modified MLS policy to clarify that licensed agents could not hold Assistant or Office Administrator only membership status.
• Added Realtor.com as a voluntary destination for listings on the MLS Broker Distribution Dashboard.
