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Effort to Track Changes and Improvements within Bright MLS Moves Forward

March 13, 2019

As previously reported, to expedite communication and advocate for solutions to growing challenges with the system, DAAR, NVAR and PWAR are now working together as part of a joint work group to help advocate improvements. Two videos from the CEOs and Presidents were produced raising awareness about the importance of this issue and efforts to work together. The joint DAAR, […]

Bright MLS Update: Release Notes and Improvements as of March 7th

March 7, 2019

Bright MLS announced the following  release notes and other improvements this week: Release Notes – As of March 5th Bright status definitions automatically display now in Listing Management. To assist you in understanding Bright statuses and their effect on Days on Market (DOM) and Cumulative Days on Market (CDOM), we have added listing status definitions […]

President’s Message: Addressing Challenges with Bright Remains a Top Priority

February 28, 2019

Following our conversion to Bright MLS in late 2018, challenges appeared within the system related to listing management, search, reports and exports, public records, client portal, statistics, dashboard navigation and subscriber accounts. In response, the DAAR Board of Directors appointed a Bright MLS Work Group, comprised of REALTOR® members who led the charge raising awareness […]

Bright MLS: Release Notes and System Updates as of 2/26

February 26, 2019

Recently Bright MLS provided the following update on release notes and a variety of updates with the system: Release Notes – As of 2/26/19 Listing alerts now are displayed on your dashboard. Alerts have been added to your Bright dashboard that will remind you when your listings are about to close, are past their closing date, […]

NAR Campaign Aims to Raise Awareness with Consumers about the REALTOR® Role

February 26, 2019

The National Association of REALTORS® recently launched a new national ad campaign showcasing the passion and dedication of REALTORS® for their work, while telling the story of their role as advisors, advocates, volunteers, neighbors—and real estate professionals committed to a Code of Ethics. The That’s Who We R® campaign outlines, through thoughtful messaging and storylines, […]

Updates to Days on Market for Listings Imported from MRIS

February 20, 2019

According to Bright MLS, as of late last week, 529,442 recently closed and older, off-market listings that contained Contingent w/o Kickout (CNTG/No KO) in their history were updated. These listings were initially imported from MRIS as Active Under Contract, which created an extended Days on Market (DOM/CDOM), compared to what was previously showing in MRIS. […]

Bright MLS Update: Leadership Livestream Recording and Latest Improvements

February 15, 2019

Bright MLS communicated that they have a renewed focus to make sure subscribers obtain the right data, statistics and tools when and where they need it. View the two-hour Bright Leadership Update livestream recording from Friday, February 15th here. This latest update touches on several key areas that subscribers throughout the Bright territory have told us […]

Important: Changes to Dotloop Access for REALTOR®Subscribers

February 12, 2019

A recent change was implemented regarding access to NVAR forms through dotloop®. This security measure is intended to ensure that only REALTOR® subscribers or their authorized designees have access to this proprietary professional resource. Subscribers are now required to enter a valid NRDS ID. Because the authentication system only recognizes NVAR NRDS numbers, DAAR members […]

Ready to Expand Your International Business Opportunities?

February 12, 2019

Friday,  April 8, 2019 8:00a.m. – 4:00p.m. Early-bird Registration Deadline – April 1, 2019   $80 This course provides: 7 hours of continuing education (Real Estate Related) 2 hours post licensing in (Current Industry Issues) This course is designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry. Since 1998, the program has […]

Bright MLS Update: Leadership Changes and Improvements Expected

February 7, 2019

Bright MLS recently issued the following update to shareholder associations: Good afternoon Shareholders, We have been very busy with lots of change this week, but we continue to move forward, implementing updates that you and your members are requesting. Our goal with these updates is to provide you with the necessary information to communicate with […]