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MLS Sales Meeting Message November 2014 Be sure to check MLS News for full descriptions and screenshots! NAR Sold Data Policy Update We won the fight for your data rights! At the NAR convention it will be proposed that MLS’s be required to provide sold data in an IDX feed. At first, the proposal didn’t have any provisions for Non-Disclosure states. But, CEO Rebecca Jensen, along with the support of the leadership and members of our local boards fought for our broker’s proprietary rights to sold data. Thanks to their effort, a provision was written in that excludes NonDisclosure states from this requirement (they name Utah specifically). We work hard to protect your data and are happy to report that we were successful! . Property Pond Now on the MLS Did you know that as an MLS Member, you already have a pro account set up on Property Pond? We’ve now made it even easier for you to list your rentals by including a link to your Rental account on the MLS. Simply click on the Logo, or on ‘Rental Ads’ under Listings to get started! Note: If it is your first time logging into Property Pond, you will need to hit update at the bottom of your profile before creating an ad. Click Here or Here We also offer Property Pond classes. For more information, contact [email protected]. Syndication Website: The Publisher Scorecard The most powerful part of our new syndication website is our publisher scorecard, which allows you to go in and rate each major publisher. Browse how many Utah listings they have and get quick bits of information (like emails, calls, etc.) Click on the Syndication Banner inside of the MLS and select ‘Publisher Scorecard’ to get started. Premier Products We offer discounts to premier Real Estate products through the MLS. Our affiliate vendors are: Cloud CMA is an online listing presentation generator that works with MLS data and images to create incredible presentations that wow your Buyers and Sellers. DocuSign provides you with powerful tools to get signatures quickly and easily even in the most complicated real estate transaction. Top Producer Systems is a CRM that helps you convert more leads with the industry's most powerful system for attracting and motivating Buyers. Brokers can create their ListHub account and start taking advantage of the opportunity to advertise listings on over 200 real estate websites. Syndication User Group We will soon be conducting a Listing Syndication usergroup that will help us with input into three initiatives: 1. A document that may be included (at the agents discretion) in the listing agreement that helps sellers understand why the agent chooses not to syndicate. 2. A document that may be included (at the agents discretion) in the listing agreement that helps sellers understand why the agent chooses to syndicate. 3. The topic and speaker for our next Syndication luncheon in February. If you would like to be a part of this group, or for more information, please email [email protected] Tech Tip: Your MLS Agent Profile Complete your profile by entering a personal bio. Simply go to Account Settings, then Public Profile to fill out a brief biography about yourself and your career. Your profile will rank highly in search engines so be sure to take advantage of it! Education/Class Dates – Salt Lake Advanced Methods for MLS Property Searches and Reports: Salt Lake Board of REALTORS®, November 7th 9:00am – 10:00am MLS Advanced CMA: Salt Lake Board of REALTORS®, November 7th 10:00am – 11:00am Introduction to Property Searches and Reports: Salt Lake Board of REALTORS®, November 17th 12:00pm - 1:00pm MLS for the Mobile Realtor: Salt Lake Board of REALTORS®, November 17th 1:00pm - 2:00pm We also offer office classes. For more information, contact [email protected]. Education/Class Dates – Northern Wasatch Quick Start for UtahRealEstate MLS: Northern Wasatch Association of REALTORS® November 13th 11:30am – 12:30pm Advanced Methods for MLS Property Searches and Reports: Northern Wasatch Association of REALTORS® November 21st 9:00am – 10:00am How to List Properties on the Utah MLS: Northern Wasatch Association of REALTORS® November 21st 10:00am – 11:00am We also offer office classes. For more information, contact [email protected]. Education/Class Dates – Utah County MLS Advanced Hot Sheets: Utah County Association of REALTORS®, November 10th 9:00am – 10:00am MLS for the Mobile Realtor: Utah County Association of REALTORS®, November 10th 10:00am – 11:00am We also offer office classes. For more information, contact [email protected]. User Groups Ongoing Product Testing User Group Would you like to offer feedback on our upcoming products and services? Our Product Testing user group allows members to test features before they are released. Be one of the first to try new products and help make the MLS even better with your suggestions and feedback. Our upcoming product groups are: UtahRealEstate.com Mobile Forms Manager – Discuss what you would like to see in our mobile app from our mobile forms online. Property Pond Mobile – We are in the first testing phase of our rental mobile app. We are looking to test the app on a wide range of mobile devices. The product testing group is ongoing and meets as needed. If you would like to be a part of this group please contact JJ at [email protected].