IN THIS ISSUE CRMLS Stats Webinar Recap: Brokers & Managers CEO Update Turn Your Website Visitors into New Clients Set Up Your Leads For Nestfully Important Broker Resources Compliance Topics Enhancements & Products Flex Matrix
IN THIS ISSUE CRMLS Stats CRMLS Update from CEO Art Carter Making the Most of REcenterhub Important Broker Resources Compliance Topics Enhancements & Products Flex Matrix Paragon CRMLS Stats Check out the MLS
IN THIS ISSUE CRMLS Stats for 2022 Update: Rules & Citation Policy Enhance your REcenterhub Important Broker Resources Compliance Enhancements & Products Flex Matrix Paragon COMING SOON: Nestfully CRMLS Stats for 2022 Check
In our last blog post, we discussed who the CRMLS Compliance team is and why they exist. But it’s still possible you have the wrong idea of what Compliance is all about. In this blog
The Top Compliance Violation of 2022 With 2022 coming to a close, the Compliance Department has revealed the top violation encountered this year: “Failure to Correct a Violation”, an infringement of Rule 14.4.The CRMLS Rule
Volume 2022 Edition 12 Welcome to your Broker Report. CRMLS is broker-driven. We work to keep our brokers as informed and up-to-speed as possible. Your 2022 Recap 2022 has been a breakthrough year for CRMLS
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 Agent are also copied to
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 Update For your convenience, we’ve
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 to brokers & managers On
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 and Citation Policy! Take the
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 early access to the new
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 Regulations and Citation Policy! Click
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, Chooses RE-Target to Enhance User
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 the Hold status signifies that
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! We’ll soon be moving onto
Curious to know what our Compliance Department is hearing? Read our top trending items for the month. 1. What Happens if the Listing Broker is the Seller of the Property? California Law requires a valid listing
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 from CRMLS and Bright MLS
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 from CRMLS and Bright MLS
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 updates to brokers &managers Join
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 to move a listing to
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 you to share with your
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 for you to share with
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 for you to share with
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 any other third-party websites. Put
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 for you to share with
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 in reports of agents and
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 for you to share with
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 for you to share with
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 for you to share with
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 with your agents and office
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 for maintaining accurate information and
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 for you to share with
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 for you to share with
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 cancel a listing. If you
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 with your agents and office
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 agent uploads a photo to
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 with your agents and office
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 2021 by taking over management
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 with your agents and office
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 reminder to review and familiarize
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 on current industry legal happenings:
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 on current industry legal happenings:
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 launched a Registered Listings service
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 and your agents on any
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 and your agents on any
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 address for their offices to
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 and your agents on any
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 and your agents on any
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 the MLS for any period
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 the changes are, how they
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 to how you do business
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 to how you do business
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 Regulations changes take effect September
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 to how you do business
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 any time if deemed inaccurate.
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 to how you do business
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 to how you do business
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 any time if deemed inaccurate.
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 to how you do business
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 to how you do business
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 to how you do business
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 rule change has been delayed
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 rule change has been delayed
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 to how you do business
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 to how you do business
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 to how you do business
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 to how you do business
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 distributes listings you input into
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 to how you do business
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 to how you do business
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 on all agent and broker
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 hard work of professionals such
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 hard work of professionals such
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 Effective January 2, 2021, the CRMLS Rules
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 enjoy the same rights, and
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 CRMLS. We are excited to
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 your feedback! Brokers can now set
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 and your agents on any
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 distribution partner to a dues-paying
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 FAQ Check out the
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 MLS experience that you have
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 and your agents on any
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 access to the resources you
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 and your agents on any
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 and your agents on any
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 your feedback! Brokers can now set
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 and your agents on any
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 listing contracts with the MLS
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 COVID-19 prevention plans in MLS
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 and your agents on any
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 information was entered inaccurately, contact
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 Open Houses still prohibited by
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 Directors voted to update two
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 COVID-19/Coronavirus viral outbreak continues to
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 COVID-19/Coronavirus viral outbreak continues to
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 insight on why the CRMLS
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 COVID-19/Coronavirus viral outbreak continues to
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 topic in our industry is
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 votes from the Boards of
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 data. The data has been
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 agreement to offer BoxMLS to
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 most helpful. Click here to
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 what’s new at CRMLS. Click
“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 a dozen properties? If so,
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 new syndication options look like
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 links for ListHub All publishers
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 in place for residential listing
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 Market Trend Recap View the
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 evolved since then. That’s why
Welcome to the third post in our Compliance series, “Yours Truly, Compliance,” where we dive into some of the common misconceptions about the roles and responsibilities the CRMLS Compliance team has in your MLS. You
There you are, getting some good work done, minding your business, when suddenly- DING! You get a message alert reading “CRMLS Citation Notice.” Sigh. You’ve been in the industry for years and you’ve never had