Avoiding Broker Citations Maintaining accurate information and cooperating with CRMLS Compliance is the responsibility of both the Listing Agent and the Office Manager/Listing Broker. All notices sent to the Listing…
Volume 2022 Edition 11 Welcome to your Broker Report. CRMLS is broker-driven. We work to keep our brokers as informed and up-to-speed as possible. Webinar Recap: Brokers & Managers CEO…
Volume 2022 Edition 10 Welcome to your Broker Report. CRMLS is broker-driven. We work to keep our brokers as informed and up-to-speed as possible. CEO Art Carter presents CRMLS updates…
Test Your Knowledge by Taking the CRMLS Compliance Quiz! Are you and your agents up for a challenge? Find out how much you know about the CRMLS Rules and Regulations…
Volume 2022 Edition 9 Welcome to your Broker Report. CRMLS is broker-driven. We work to keep our brokers as informed and up-to-speed as possible. On October 3, brokers will receive…
Volume 2022 Edition 8 Welcome to your Broker Report. CRMLS is broker-driven. We work to keep our brokers as informed and up-to-speed as possible. VentureMLS Announces Strategic Investment in SaavyCard,…
1. What is HOLD Status and How Does it Work? The Hold status allows you to temporarily remove your listing from an “Active” status without having to cancel it. Using…
Volume 2022 Edition 8 Welcome to your Broker Report. CRMLS is broker-driven. We work to keep our brokers as informed and up-to-speed as possible. CRMLS Flexmls arrives on September 13!…
Volume 2022 Edition 7 Welcome to your Broker Report. CRMLS is broker-driven. We work to keep our brokers as informed and up-to-speed as possible. REdistribute is a new collaborative venture…
Volume 2022 Edition 7 Welcome to your Broker Report. CRMLS is broker-driven. We work to keep our brokers as informed and up-to-speed as possible. REdistribute is a new collaborative venture…
Volume 2022 Edition 6 Welcome to the CRMLS Broker Report. CRMLS is broker-driven. We work to keep our brokers as informed and up-to-speed as possible. CEO Art Carter presents CRMLS…
Curious to know what our Compliance Department is hearing? Read our top trending items for the month. 1. Cancellation of Listings In CRMLS systems, listing agents do not have the ability…
Volume 2022 Edition 6 Welcome to the CRMLS Broker Report. CRMLS is broker-driven. We work to keep our brokers as informed and up-to-speed as possible. This information is available for…
Volume 2022 Edition 5 Welcome to the May 2022 Broker Report. CRMLS is broker-driven. We work to keep our brokers as informed and up-to-speed as possible. This information is available…
Volume 2022 Edition 5 Welcome to the May 2022 Broker Report. CRMLS is broker-driven. We work to keep our brokers as informed and up-to-speed as possible. This information is available…
1. Stay Compliant When Uploading Photos When uploading photos to the MLS, do not use photos that you don’t have permission to use, including photos copied from the MLS or…
Volume 2022 Edition 4 Welcome to the April 2022 Broker Report. CRMLS is broker-driven. We work to keep our brokers as informed and up-to-speed as possible. This information is available…
Curious to know what our Compliance Department is hearing? Read our top trending items for the month. 1. Reminder of Rules for the Reporting of Sales We have seen an increase…
Volume 2022 Edition 4 Welcome to the April 2022 Broker Report. CRMLS is broker-driven. We work to keep our brokers as informed and up-to-speed as possible. This information is available…
Volume 2022 Edition 3 Welcome to the March 2022 Broker Report. CRMLS is broker-driven. We work to keep our brokers as informed and up-to-speed as possible. This information is available…
Volume 2022 Edition 3 Welcome to the March 2022 Broker Report. CRMLS is broker-driven. We work to keep our brokers as informed and up-to-speed as possible. This information is available…
Welcome to the March 2022 Broker Report. CRMLS is broker-driven. We work to keep our brokers as informed and up-to-speed as possible. This information is available for you to share…
Curious to know what our Compliance Department is hearing? Read our top trending items for the month. 1. Avoiding Broker Citations Listing Agents, Listing Brokers, and Office Managers are all responsible…
Volume 2022 Edition 2 Welcome to the February 2022 Broker Report. CRMLS is broker-driven. We work to keep our brokers as informed and up-to-speed as possible. This information is available…
Volume 2022 Edition 2 Welcome to the February 2022 Broker Report. CRMLS is broker-driven. We work to keep our brokers as informed and up-to-speed as possible. This information is available…
Cancelation of Listings In CRMLS systems, listing agents do not have the ability to move a listing to "Canceled" status in the MLS. Only the Broker or Office Manager can…
Welcome to the February 2022 Broker Report. CRMLS is broker-driven. We work to keep our brokers as informed and up-to-speed as possible. This information is available for you to share…
In 2018, we released a video featuring our CEO, Art Carter, about the risks of using copyrighted media in the MLS. He describes a hypothetical world in which a listing…
Welcome to the January 2022 Broker Report. CRMLS is broker-driven. We work to keep our brokers as informed and up-to-speed as possible. This information is available for you to share…
Welcome! I’m Art Carter, CEO of California Regional MLS (CRMLS). As you may have heard, your Association of REALTORS®’ Board of Directors recently voted to join CRMLS. We closed out…
Welcome to the January 2022 Broker Report. CRMLS is broker-driven. We work to keep our brokers as informed and up-to-speed as possible. This information is available for you to share…
Curious to know what our Compliance Department is hearing? Read our top trending items for the month. 1. Citation Policy Review As we enter a new year, let this be a friendly…
Welcome to the CRMLS 2021 Year End Update. This information is available for you to share with your agents and office staff. CEO Update See below for a quick summary…
Welcome to the CRMLS 2021 Year End Update. This information is available for you to share with your agents and office staff. CEO Update See below for a quick summary…
Curious to know what our Compliance Department is hearing? Read our top trending items for the month. 1. Launch of the New Registered Listing Process 11/16/21 On November 16, 2021, CRMLS…
Welcome to the October 2021 Broker Report. This information is available for you to share with your agents and office staff. Visit the COVID-19 webpage to view resources for you…
Welcome to the October 2021 Broker Report. This information is available for you to share with your agents and office staff. Visit the COVID-19 webpage to view resources for you…
Curious to know what our Compliance Department is hearing? Read our top trending items for the month. 1. Office Compliance Email Field CRMLS Matrix Brokers can now set a default email…
Welcome to the September 2021 Broker Report. This information is available for you to share with your agents and office staff. Visit the COVID-19 webpage to view resources for you…
Welcome to the September 2021 Broker Report. This information is available for you to share with your agents and office staff. Visit the COVID-19 webpage to view resources for you…
Curious to know what our Compliance Department is hearing? Read our top trending items for the month. 1. Excluding a Listing from the MLS If you are excluding a listing from…
On September 1st, 2021, we at CRMLS will officially update our rules regarding Internet Data Exchange (IDX) websites to benefit both real estate professionals and consumers. Here, we'll explain what…
Welcome to the August 2021 Broker Report. This information is available for you to share with your agents and office staff. Resources for you and your agents on any modifications…
Welcome to the August 2021 Broker Report. This information is available for you to share with your agents and office staff. Resources for you and your agents on any modifications…
Curious to know what our Compliance Department is hearing? Read our top trending items for the month. 1. Rule Changes as of September 1, 2021 Citation Policy Changes and Rules and…
Welcome to the July 2021 Broker Report. This information is available for you to share with your agents and office staff. Resources for you and your agents on any modifications…
Curious to know what our Compliance Department is hearing? Read our top trending items for the month. 1. MLS Modification of Information - Rule 14.5 CRMLS may modify listing information at…
Welcome to the July 2021 Broker Report. This information is available for you to share with your agents and office staff. Resources for you and your agents on any modifications…
Welcome to the June 2021 Broker Report. This information is available for you to share with your agents and office staff. Resources for you and your agents on any modifications…
Curious to know what our Compliance Department is hearing? Read our top trending items for the month. 1. MLS Modification of Information - Rule 14.5 CRMLS may modify listing information at…
Welcome to the June 2021 Broker Report. This information is available for you to share with your agents and office staff. Resources for you and your agents on any modifications…
Welcome to the May 2021 Broker Report. This information is available for you to share with your agents and office staff. Resources for you and your agents on any modifications…
Welcome to the May 2021 Broker Report. This information is available for you to share with your agents and office staff. Resources for you and your agents on any modifications…
Curious to know what our Compliance Department is hearing? Read our top trending items for the month. 1. The Saturday business day rule scheduled for 5/1 has been delayed This planned…
Curious to know what our Compliance Department is hearing? Read our top trending items for the month. 1. The Saturday business day rule scheduled for 5/1 has been delayed This planned…
Welcome to the April 2021 Broker Report. This information is available for you to share with your agents and office staff. Resources for you and your agents on any modifications…
Welcome to the April 2021 Broker Report. This information is available for you to share with your agents and office staff. Resources for you and your agents on any modifications…
Welcome to the March 2021 Broker Report. This information is available for you to share with your agents and office staff. Resources for you and your agents on any modifications…
Welcome to the March 2021 Broker Report. This information is available for you to share with your agents and office staff. Resources for you and your agents on any modifications…
Curious to know what our Compliance Department is hearing? Read our top trending items for the month. 1. How to Include or Exclude a Listing From the Internet By default, CRMLS…
Welcome to the February 2021 Broker Report. This information is available for you to share with your agents and office staff. Resources for you and your agents on any modifications…
Welcome to the February 2021 Broker Report. This information is available for you to share with your agents and office staff. Resources for you and your agents on any modifications…
Curious to know what our Compliance Department is hearing? Read our top trending items for the month. 1. CRMLS implemented transparency rule change on 2/15 Selling office compensation amounts may appear…
A message from CRMLS CEO Art Carter I want to thank you all for persevering with us through 2020. Last year was an incredibly difficult one. It's thanks to the…
A message from CRMLS CEO Art Carter I want to thank you all for persevering with us through 2020. Last year was an incredibly difficult one. It's thanks to the…
Curious to know what our Compliance Department is hearing? Read our top trending items for the month. 1. Updates to CRMLS Rules & Policy Changes to citation review process and more …
How Zillow's transition to IDX affects you Zillow is transitioning from being a listing distribution portal to a dues-paying member of NAR and local Associations. They will soon begin to…
Welcome to CRMLS, Glendale members! I’m Art Carter, CEO of California Regional MLS (CRMLS). As you may have heard, your Association of REALTORS®’ Board of Directors recently voted to join…
Curious to know what our Compliance Department is hearing? Read our top trending items for the month. 1. Reminder: Matrix Brokers need to check/update Office Compliance Email fields We’ve listened to…
December 2020 CEO Update Thank you for viewing our December 2020 Broker Report. This information is available for you to share with your agents and office staff. Resources for you…
Changes to listing distribution options are coming to CRMLS You may be aware that Zillow is in the process of becoming a brokerage. As Zillow transitions from being a listing…
Curious to know what our Compliance Department is hearing? Read our top trending items for the month. 1. Registered Listing Status available in Matrix ONLY We’ve created a Matrix Registered Listing…
November 2020 CEO Update Statement from David Kissinger, CEO, Glendale Association of REALTORS® GAOR is pleased to join CRMLS while continuing to offer you, our members, the same Rapattoni i-Tech…
November 2020 CEO Update Thank you for viewing our November 2020 Broker Report. This information is available for you to share with your agents and office staff. Resources for you…
Curious to know what our Compliance Department is hearing? Read our top trending items for the month. 1. Compliance Resources facelift We’ve revamped the Compliance webpage so that you have easier…
October 2020 CEO Update Thank you for viewing our October 2020 Broker Report. This information is available for you to share with your agents and office staff. Resources for you…
September 2020 CEO Update Thank you for viewing our September 2020 Broker Report. This information is available for you to share with your agents and office staff. Resources for you…
Curious to know what our Compliance Department is hearing? Read our top trending items for the month. 1. Reminder: Matrix Brokers need to check/update Office Compliance Email fields We’ve listened to…
August 2020 CEO Update Thank you for viewing our August 2020 Broker Report. This information is available for you to share with your agents and office staff. Resources for you…
Learn all about the new Matrix status with these helpful resources. It's here! The new Registered status in CRMLS Matrix launched August 18 and allows agents and brokers to register…
Curious to know what our Compliance Department is hearing? Read our top trending items for the month. 1. Prevention Plans uploaded must be unbranded Flex & Matrix users, please note: When including…
July 2020 CEO Update Thank you for viewing our July 2020 Broker Report. This information is available for you to share with your agents and office staff. Resources for you…
1. Coming Soon Listings and History: Things to Know Coming Soon listings are live, which means changes made to the list price, status, and compensation will show under their history sections. If any…
June 2020 CEO Update Thank you for viewing our June 2020 Broker Report. This information is available for you to share with your agents and office staff. Reminder - In-person…
In response to the NAR-mandated Clear Cooperation Policy and feedback from California agents and brokers, CRMLS overhauled its rules as of May 1st, 2020. Soon after, the CRMLS Board of…
May 2020 CEO Update Thank you for viewing our May 2020 Broker Report. This information is available for you to share with your agents and office staff. The situation with…
April 2020 CEO Update Thank you for viewing our April 2020 Broker Report. This information is available for you to share with your agents and office staff. The situation with…
We’ve seen the same question from many agents and brokers: Why isn’t CRMLS freezing DOM (or DIM/DOMLS depending on the MLS system)? This blog post can offer a bit of…
March 2020 CEO Update Thank you for viewing our March 2020 Broker Report. This information is available for you to share with your agents and office staff. The situation with…
February 2020 CEO Update Thank you for viewing our February 2020 Broker Report. This information is available for you to share with your agents and office staff. The current hot…
January 2020 CEO Update I am happy to announce that CRMLS began 2020 as the first MLS serving 100,000+ as Ventura, Pasadena, and Palm Springs Vote to Participate With new…
November 2019 Market Trend Recap View market statistics by county and share with your agents. Share via Facebook or Instagram. Edited 1/2/2020: An earlier version of this image displayed some inaccurate…
CRMLS Signs Agreement with BoxMLS Exciting news for CRMLS users! To compete with today’s technology, CRMLS users need a foundation built for the future. That’s why CRMLS has signed an…
We value your feedback Do you use the Homesnap app? Tell us about your favorite moment with Homesnap, how the app has helped your business, or what feature you find…
Join our CRMLS General Session at REimagine! Please join us at the Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles L.A. Live on 9/25 from 2-3 PM at the L.A. Ballroom to learn…
"Coming Soon": What You Need to Know Delivering the Truth: Coming Soon & MLS Data Accuracy Have you ever worked with a buyer for over two months, showing them over…
Manage Syndication for Realtor.com and Homes.com As of Monday July 8th, brokers now see new “Syndicate To” options –Homes.com and Realtor.com – in Manage Syndication input forms. Here’s a sample of what the…
Designated Broker Suspension Guidelines We have important policies in place regarding the suspension process for a Designated Broker. Click here to read the latest info on suspension processes. New redirect…
How Does CRMLS Share Data? We’re pleased to share a new resource showing all data that is currently live in CRMLS. Click here to view a list of data share agreements…
Introducing CRMLS IDX We’ve launched a new portion of our website to help you understand and use the various IDX options CRMLS offers. Click here for more info. March 2019…
The 2019 CRMLS iBuyer Perspective In 2018, we published an article on this blog about the rise of the iBuyer and what it means for your business. Our understanding has…
1. Test Your Knowledge by Taking the CRMLS Compliance Quiz! Are you and your agents up for a challenge? Find out how much you know about the CRMLS Rules and…
