Along with showers that will eventually become May flowers, April brings the looming threat of the scariest day of the year. No, not Halloween. Tax Day. CRMLS can’t do your taxes for you, but we can offer some tools that help make the tax aspect of real estate less scary. With a more structured approach to financial organization and the right tools, you can keep your peace of mind all year round, making even tax season a breeze.Â
Speaking of breeze, have you checked out…Â
SkySlope Forms & Breeze (see what we did there?)Â
Tax Day can be a storm of paperwork and stress, but we can help protect you from the harsher elements with two no-cost tools under the SkySlope umbrella:
SkySlope Forms: It’s time to say goodbye to time-consuming manual entries! SkySlope Forms delivers a library of compliant, digital documents auto-populated with MLS data to ensure accuracy and slim down your filing cabinet. Whether you’re at the office or on the go, SkySlope Forms makes it easy to manage your documents throughout every stage of the transaction process.
SkySlope Breeze: Instead of handing clients a stack of confusing forms primed for error, SkySlope Breeze converts seller disclosures into guided, mobile-friendly questionnaires that are simple to complete. Plus, with e-signature capabilities and real-time progress tracking, you’ll know exactly when your forms are ready without the obligatory “check-in” email. With Breeze, you’ll benefit from clear skies and even clearer communication. Â
While SkySlope Forms and Breeze are not inherently tax tools, they facilitate easy and accurate record-keeping for easier audit preparation and tax-related document retrieval. Ready to learn more? Watch this short intro video.  Â
Realist Â
For Matrix and Flexmls users, Realist helps you find accurate and comprehensive tax records at any time. As a public records database and mapping tool, Realist consolidates listing data from sales history to off-MLS comps. The result? Quick access to the information you need without the hassle of triple-checking your research.                  Â
Whether you want to run searches for comps or create and analyze data-rich CMAs, Realist is your secret weapon for making tax season that much simpler.Â
CRS Tax Â
If you’re a Paragon user, look no further for market insights and the verified property details needed for timely filing. CRS Tax combines public property records with up-to-date MLS data to ensure accuracy whenever a report is requested. From tax assessments to key neighborhood details like flood maps and school zones, this suite is your go-to resource for advanced field search with a simple, stress-free interface. Â
For more guidance on using CRS Tax, check out this comprehensive video overview and setup guide.Â
An Excellent Month for Fair Housing Â
April is National Fair Housing Month, making it the perfect time to refresh your listing descriptions with inclusive language and modern best practices in mind. Â
Pro Tip: Review your listings to swap out any outdated or exclusionary phrases. Ensuring your descriptions are welcoming to everyone helps you appeal to a wider audience while keeping your business fully compliant at the national, state, and local levels.Â
To easily prevent violations, visit our knowledgebase for fair housing resources and a list of keywords and phrases to avoid or embrace. Â
And that’s it for now! We’ll see you in May and we wish you many happy returns. Get it? Eh, who’re we kidding, ain’t no such thing as a happy tax return, but hopefully the tax man takes it easy on you all the same. Â
