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Welcome to My Florida Regional MLS (MFRMLS)!

This page has been created to provide information and guidance for YOU—members of the Pinellas Realtor® Organization (PRO) and the West Pasco Board of Realtors® (WPBOR).

We’re excited to have you as a part of the MFRMLS family.


To get started, please review the below updates, and then be sure to check out all of the information on this page. View the "List of Contents" and then find the information you're looking for! We look forward to working with you and serving you!


(Update - 5.19.11)

To make it easy to locate documents referenced on this page, following please find a list of resources that can be downloaded or saved to your hard drive.

  1. How to recreate saved searches from Tempo to MLXchange
  2. MLX Easy Class Notes
  3. What did and didn't transfer over from Tempo: TEMPO to MLXchange Document
  4. MLXchange PC Checklist
  5. MLXchange Quick Tips
  6. Tempo to MLXchange—Then and Now
  7. The online authorization link is: http://onlinerequestsystem.mfrmls.com
  8. Short Sales Assistance Desk

(Update—5.11.11)

MLX Easy Class—Notes, Instructions, Outline—a complete package of information to compliment this class can be downloaded HERE.

(Update—5.6.11)

Attention MLS Participants—IDX!

As of May 3, you and your agents were given access to the MFR MLXchange system; however, it is imperative that we prepare MLS participants and IDX vendors for the transition date of May 18. If you or your agent(s) are using the free standard data feed you must execute a new agreement prior to the May 18, 2011 conversion in order to continue receiving a data feed.

We strongly recommend that you complete and submit the agreement prior to May 11, 2011 as this is not an automatic approval and may take up to five (5) business days to process after all parties (Participant and Vendor) have authorized (signed) the agreements. In an effort to make this conversion as seamless as possible, email communication pertaining to the necessary requirements for PRO and WP brokers was sent out on April 26. Please check your email or contact our office at 407-960-5300 or 1-800-686-7457 (option #3) if you have any questions.

Supra Error Message

Please be aware that due to the current conversion that the Pinellas Realtor Organization and the West Pasco Board of Realtors are undergoing, the Supra Smart Link in Tempo is currently not functioning. When attempting to “View KeyBox Showing Report” or attempting access the “View Supra KeyBox Settings” you will experience an error message.  

In the interim, all members can still access showing reports for any lockboxes associated with listings by logging into the Supra KIM website: https://supraweb.suprakim.com/ directly. On May 18 you will be able to once again access this information directly from within the MLS using the MLXchange smart link.


For MFRMLS members of other associations, please note: If you are wondering about how the addition of PRO and WPBOR to our membership will affect you, please click here, as there are important changes you need to be aware of.


So, Pinellas and West Pasco Realtors®, what do you need to know?

First off, please find the following timeline for conversion from TEMPO to MLXchange.

May 3 (8 am): Full access to MLXchange becomes available (so you can begin recreating searches and other information that won’t automatically transfer over from TEMPO to MLXchange—please see “TEMPO to MLXchange Document” link below).

May 18 (8 am): TEMPO set to “read only” access, meaning any searches and other information you have in TEMPO that regularly receive updates from the system will no longer be updated. So, the only way to receive updated information from May 18th and beyond is through MLXchange.

Essentially, May 18 is the day that you want to be ready to start using MLXchange permanently (and not using TEMPO).

Please note: Between May 3 and 17, you will still need to enter and update your listings through TEMPO, as you won't have access to listing maintenance in MLXchange (however, have no fear, as TEMPO will update MLXchange daily during this time period with your listings—so on May 18 all of your listings will be ready for entering and updating in MLXchange).

Please click on the below link (“TEMPO to MLXchange Document”) for more information on what will and won’t transfer over from TEMPO to MLXchange—as well as anything else you need to know.

TEMPO to MLXchange Document

Additionally, please find two supporting documents below to further help in your transition to MLXchange—and to make sure your computer is ready, as well.

PC Checklist

MLXchange Quick Tips

And, if you want to download a copy of this page content, please click on the document link below. Please note: Further content might be added to this page, in which case the document link below and this page will be updated.

MFRMLS Resources for PRO and WPBOR-Webpage Content


Now, what else do you need to know? Please see the List of Contents below to see areas of important information, and then please find the corresponding information further below on the page for your review.

List of Contents

1) Elimination of “Tampa Area” field

2) TEMPO and MLXchange Field Differences

3) “Withdrawn-Conditional”

4) Reactivation of Expired Listings

5) Attention Supra Users!

6) Mac Users—IDS-Links

7) IDX Notification (for Brokers)

8) ONLINE Broker Authorization (for Brokers)

9) Property Panorama—The View Continues with MFRMLS!

10) Short Sales Assistance Desk

11) My Florida Commercial Real Estate (MFCRE)

12) Products and Member Benefits

13) RatePlug

14) Quick CMA


1) Elimination of “Tampa Area” field

On May 3, the “Tampa Area” field will be eliminated in MLXchange.

As a result, by 5 pm on May 2, you will need to re-establish or update the following to accommodate this change:

  • Searches: For all of your saved searches that are currently using the “Tampa Area” field, you will need to revise your saved searches, using one of the following methods:

—Entering info into the “Subdivision/Community Name” field

—Entering info into the “MLS-Zip” field (zip codes)

—The “Search Map,” in order to draw the search parameters around your saved search area

  • Auto-Notification: For all searches that are using auto-notification, please make sure to revise these searches using one of the above alternatives so your client continues to receive accurate and timely updates.

  • Custom Search Templates: If you are utilizing the “Tampa Area” field for a custom search template, and you have saved searches based on this template, please be aware that you will lose these saved searches unless you revise your saved searches, using one of the methods mentioned above (“MLS-Zip” field, “Search Map,” etc.—all system search templates have these fields, so you will not need to re-establish a new template to do this).

Additionally, as another option for you, up until May 2 at 5 pm, you can use the “Search Map” to draw a shape to create a respective “Tampa Area” and you can then save a search template utilizing this map for future use (in other words, although the “Tampa Area” field is going away, you are creating and saving this respective “Tampa Area” for future use by outlining it on the map).


2) TEMPO and MLXchange Field Differences

In addition to the “Tampa Area” field going away, there are also several fields that are named differently in MLXchange than in TEMPO. Please see the document below, which covers these differences.

Tempo to MLXchange—Then and Now


3) “Withdrawn–Conditional”

“Temporary Off Market Status” in MLXchange is the same as “Withdrawn–Conditional” in TEMPO.


4) Reactivation of Expired Listings

Please note that you can reactivate a listing (back to active) from expired within 30 days.


5) Attention SUPRA Users!

Please know that, if you are a Supra eKey user, and you are using “Tampa Area” codes, you will need to re-configure your market areas using the zip codes for those market areas.


6) Mac Users—IDS-Links

If you are currently using IDS-Links to access TEMPO on your Mac, beginning on May 3 you will be able to access MLXchange with IDS-Links. To do this, you will need to download a new icon to your desktop for MLXchange. (You do not need to reinstall IDS-Links.)

Subsequently, you will have two IDS-Links icons on your desktop, one for TEMPO and one for MLXchange, so you can access both systems and make any necessary changes. You will continue to have access to TEMPO through IDS-Links through June, just in case you still have information to transfer over.

Here’s how to download the IDS-Links icon for MLXchange:

  1. From your Internet browser, navigate to http://ids.marketlinx.com/IDS_MFR.zip (URL is case sensitive)
  2. If prompted to open or save the file, choose to save the file and click OK. The file should be in the download Window.
  3. If Safari was used to download the file, click on the Finder button to show the directory where the file downloaded.  If another browser was used, you may need to double-click the compressed file in the window.
  4. In the next window, select the IDS MFR file to highlight. Click and drag this file to your Mac Desktop (you may need to minimize your Internet browser first in order to see your Desktop).
  5. Double-click the IDS MFR icon from your Mac Desktop to access the IDS program. You may receive a message from your Mac asking if you want to open the application. Click the Open button.
  6. You will then be presented with the IDS application window. Double-click the MFR icon and login to MLXchange.
  7. Click HERE for the IDS FAQ documentation.

7) IDX Notification

IDX Agreement Notifications have been released. Please click here to read the complete letter that was sent to all PRO and WPBOR brokers with information and instructions regarding submitting IDX agreements.


8) ONLINE Broker Authorization

We have said good-bye to the long process of downloading, filling out and faxing/handing in broker authorization form(s). That’s because all authorization can now be completed online—and in just a few simple steps!

The online authorization link is: http://onlinerequestsystem.mfrmls.com.

Additionally, here is a tutorial to walk you through the online authorization process.


9) Property Panorama—The View Continues with MFRMLS!

Property Panorama users—some good news for you:

At least for the next twelve months, Property Panorama will be integrated into MLXchange for your convenience.

This will ensure that your current virtual tours will transfer over from TEMPO to MLXchange. Furthermore, you’ll be able to update Property Panorama for respective listings through MLXchange, just as you do now with TEMPO (as long as there’s an active subscription between you and Property Panorama).

Also, we want to let you know about RealBiz360, a proud partner of MFRMLS and one of the many tools and products MFRMLS members use (please see RealBiz360 below, under “Products and Member Benefits”, #10 below). To summarize, similar to Property Panorama, RealBiz360 is a powerful suite of online marketing and imaging tools that allow you to create high-resolution virtual tours, slideshows and much more.

So, even after Property Panorama’s integration into MLXchange ends in 12 months or so, you will still have RealBiz360 on your side!


10) Short Sales Assistance Desk

Did you know that MFRMLS has a Short Sales Assistance Desk? Let MFRMLS help you with any Short Sale transaction, as we work with Fannie Mae to streamline and hopefully expedite the Short Sale process.

Beginning on May 4 (not May 3), you will be able to log into this page.

Please visit our Short Sales Assistance Desk page (which can also be found under the “Resources” menu of this website) for more information on this service.


11) My Florida Commercial Real Estate (MFCRE)

Our newest service, MFCRE premiered in January 2010. This full-functioning Commercial Information Exchange (CIE) offers commercial real estate agents a complete suite of products and services, including a powerful search database, a comprehensive marketing engine, a social networking platform and a commercial property search engine with national exposure…

Although you have the option to join MFRMLS and MFCRE, if your only business is commercial real estate, then you are able to join MFCRE without joining MFRMLS.

For more information about becoming an MFCRE member, please contact Connie Kazakowitz at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone at 1-800-686-7451 (ext. 5334).


12) Products and Member Benefits

Below is a quick line-up of all of our products, as well as a link to the respective page for each product (product pages can also be found under the “Member Benefits” menu of this website).

Additionally, links for most of these products have been integrated into MLXchange, so you can access log-ins and other information for these products from various headings under “Resources” (found in the right column of your MLXchange home page, after you log in).

MLXchange

The application at the heart of your MFRMLS experience is MLXchange. Powered by MarketLinx, MLXchange is the industry standard real estate information technology tool. It harnesses all the data in the MLS and provides you with a dazzling array of tools to search, display, and share information…

Please click on the above link (“MLXchange”) for more information.

IMAPP

IMAPP is an industry leader in providing tax roll data, parcel maps, and integrated MLS information. Once you are logged in, you have a host of intuitive tools for searching, displaying, and reporting the public property tax records for every county in Florida…

Please click on the above link (“IMAPP”) for more information.

ShowingTime

ShowingTime automates the process of coordinating showing requests between the listing agent and the showing agent. But more than that, it eliminates unnecessary phone calls, improves client service, allows for better accountability, and provides better security for the property…

Please click on the above link (“ShowingTime”) for more information.

TransactionDesk

As a member of My Florida Regional MLS, you have access to the most complete paperless document management system on the planet! Made specifically for busy REALTORS®, TransactionDesk seamlessly integrates with MLXchange and IMAPP allowing you to conduct paperless transactions from the beginning of the listing process, all the way to the closing table…

Please click on the above link (“TransactionDesk”) for more information.

Kurio

Kurio is a mobile service designed for the public and real estate professionals alike! It's the next generation MLS mobile search service that breaks the old school methods of searching for homes. Formerly known as MarketLinx MLS Wireless, the new Kurio enables REALTORS® and the general public to gather instant MLS information through the convenience of a mobile phone…

Please click on the above link (“Kurio”) for more information.

RedPlus Innovations

MFRMLS offers a Market Conditions Report powered by Red Plus Innovations. The primary use of the report is for appraisers to complete the Market Conditions Addendum (Fannie Mae Form: 1004 MC) to the Appraisal Report, required for all appraisals. As a secondary use, members can use this report to gain a more detailed understanding of the overall market trends for properties and neighborhoods.

RealBiz360

My Florida Regional MLS has teamed up with RealBiz360 to deliver a new point of "Vu" to your listings. With spectacular panoramic photos, stunning transition and video effect capabilities—all in high resolution—VuVista puts the power of creating, customizing and delivering virtual tours at your fingertips…

Please click on the above link (“RealBiz 360”) for more information.

RETechnology

MFRMLS is pleased to offer RETechnology as a member benefit. This information organization is poised to assist MFR members with insights on new products, emerging industry trends and breaking news…

Please click on the above link (“RETechnology”) for more information.

Proxio

My Florida Regional MLS is proud to announce its newest member benefit, Proxio—a foreign language portal which translates listing information to nineteen different languages on the MyFloridaHomesMLS.com consumer website.

As a benefit to MFRMLS Members, members will have the opportunity to brand themselves as an international real estate specialist. As part of the agreement with MFRMLS and Proxio, members will receive a FREE Proxio Basic subscription containing a profile page, listing their fluent speaking languages, contact information and a profile photo. Since the Proxio Basic subscription is free, it is highly recommended that all MFRMLS members activate their profile page as soon as possible…

Please click on the above link (“Proxio”) for more information.


13) RatePlug

RatePlug allows you to include mortgage options from up to three of your favorite lenders at the bottom of each listing you email from MLXchange. The benefit for your clients is that, with each listing, they get accurate, up-to-date information showing a realistic monthly payment for the property based upon current listing price, the lenders rate, property taxes and projected insurance costs.

You can also strengthen your business relationships with your preferred lenders, by having your lender sign-up with RatePlug!

Please click here for more information.


14) Quick CMA

Looking for the Quick One-Line CMA in MLXchange?

In the Search Results screen, click on the "Action" drop down menu and select "One-Line CMA" (where you see the green arrow below).


Here are some other resources, previously listed on this page:

  • We have established some FAQ's that may be of help to you during this time, please scroll down to the end of this page to view the FAQ.  Click HERE to view the PRO Conversion Watch Blog. We have also placed a recorded webinar below:


    7-Day Tech Support

    Help Desk

    The support at My Florida Regional MLS is second-to-none. Our skilled Help Desk Technicians are available seven days a week. Simply call, email or chat online. We also offer Remote Support.

    Help Desk Hours:
    Monday–Friday: 7:30 AM–8:00 PM
    Saturday–Sunday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM


    Toll Free: (800) 686-7451
    Local: (407) 960-5300
    Select "Option 1" in the phone menu to be connected to the Help Desk.

    Help Desk Manager: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

    In order to ensure that MLXchange functions correctly and to avoid any issues with printing, please click here to install the necessary ActiveX controls http://mfr.mlxchange.com/ax.  Installing these ActiveX controls will not interfere with the operation of Tempo5.

    Please take a moment to complete a short Customer Satisfaction Survey.

    Training

    My Florida Regional MLS is proud to offer free education and training after all, the best results are achieved not only with training and understanding, applying the knowledge is also required. Our top-notch training crew, coupled with relevant courses, will get you on the ground running.

    Please join us for a brief 30 minute webinar designed to help you get familiar with searching in MLXchange, using Statistics Pro and producing a "Market Conditions" report with one click from within MLXchange.

    Click here to register for one of the many webinars: http://mfrmlstraining.webex.com.

    You may also choose to visit the MFRMLS University www.mfrmlsuniversity.com and begin learning more about the MLXchange product.  Click here to create a free account and begin browsing the online catalogue.

    Feel free to email the training team at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

    Administration and Membership

    Spyglass and laptopThe Administration Department at My Florida Regional MLS has two main responsibilities—ensuring an accurate MLS database and maintaining your member-subscriber information. Whether you have questions about our MLS Rules and Regulations, listing violations, subscriber fees or simply need to update your contact information, our Administration Specialists are ready to assist you. Department hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. You may reach our Administration Staff by phone or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .


    Toll Free: (800) 686-7451
    Local: (407) 960-5300

    Select "Option 3" in the phone menu to connect to the Administration and Membership Department.

    FAQ

    How do I get help? Contact the MFRMLS help desk directly at 1-800-686-7451, option #1 for the help desk.  The Help Desk is available Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 8:00 pm and Sat-Sun 8:00am - 6:00pm.

    Wondering what the letter in a MLS listing number is? The letter prefacing the listing number is determined by the originating board for the listing agent.  Following is a quick reference guide for all board ID's

    Primary Board ID

    (A)Sarasota

    (B)Bartow

    (C)Port Charlotte

    (D)Englewood

    (E)East Pasco

    (F)DeSoto

    (G)Lake / Sumter

    (K)Lake Wales

    (L)Lakeland

    (M)Manatee

    (N)Venice

    (O)Orlando

    (P)East Polk

    (R)Other

    (S)Osceola

    (T)Tampa

    (U) Pinellas

    (V)West Volusia

    (W)West Pasco

    Can I use Showing Time? Using the Request a Showing button is not available at this time.  Please contact the listing agent directly using the contact information contained in the Broker Synopsis report.

    Can I still search by my Tempo MLS areas? Currently, you may utilize the Tampa Area field to search by one Area at a time however, since MLS Areas are no longer required, you may not match all properties that meet search criteria that include Areas.  In addition, Area searches will be discontinued at the time of the MLS conversion in May. 

    Performing map searches in MLXchange is the best alternative to searching by the Tampa Area field.  N
    ote:  The field "MLS Area - Zip field" in MLXchange only contains Zip Codes and does not accommodate the Areas you are familiar with.

    How do I know where to find "seller owned pool" or "Bank owned" properties? MFRMLS is in the process of creating a full document that will assist you in locating where to find fields if they are not evident in MLXchange.  In the meantime, please take a look at the Listing Input forms as this will assist you in familiarizing yourself with where to find specific fields to search by.

    When executing a search why don't I get results when I enter $100,000? In the MLXchange system the default is to leave the check in the box for "in the 000's" therefore, you only need to enter 100 as the minimum or maximum price to result in $100,000

    When executing a search why do I have to enter County, City, MLS Area-Zip Code, Subdivision and List Price ? When searching in MLXchange you will notice that there are five fields labeled as red indicating that they are required however, when conducting a search you only need to satisfy one of those fields in order to obtain your results.  In other words, you can execute a search of "active" with a minimum price of "100" which will result in listings that are active with a list price over $100,000.

    Is there more training on the RedPlus Market Conditions Report? Yes, here is a link to our full tutorial on the RedPlus Market Conditions Report.

     

 
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