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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 […]
2019 Professional Standards Training – Postponed!
February 1, 2019
Due to Loudoun County School closure and inclement weather for today, February 1st, we are postponing the training until February 20th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Bright MLS Launches New Online Help Tool
January 31, 2019
Bright MLS launched a new online help system that serves as a knowledge base for the system. Their support team intends to add help topics to this database to use as an ongoing resource. It is purposely designed for ease of use, so you can quickly find information and related articles based on your search criteria […]
Bright MLS Release Notes as of January 31st: Corrections and Improvements
January 31, 2019
The following release notes describing corrections and improvements to the Bright MLS system were made as of January 31st: Agent and Client Gallery Reports. Because of your feedback, we’ve added the Agent and Client Gallery Reports to your report options in Bright. These reports offer more listing information than the Thumbnail Report in a format […]
Updates to Days on Market for Listings Imported From MRIS
January 24, 2019
Bright MLS forwarded the following update on 1/21/19 related to Days on Market to subscribers: There is no industry standard on DOM calculations. Each MLS and each third party site uses a different methodology for counting, pausing and stopping this number. Theses differences create confusion for consumers. Having a uniform methodology for DOM that works […]
Obtain Answers and Insight in the Bright MLS Community Facebook Group
January 24, 2019
Bright MLS recently launched a closed Facebook group for the Bright MLS community, created and moderated by expert Bright MLS staff. Bright MLS subscribers can join by clicking here and providing their subscriber ID https://www.facebook.com/groups/BrightMLSCommunity The description reads: Think of this group as a two-way platform where Bright can share with you, and you with […]
Important Bright MLS Update: Feedback and Advocacy Leads to Progress
January 20, 2019
To move forward with improving the data, technical and functional aspects of the Bright MLS system, DAAR and NVAR are working jointly in a work group to help advocate for improvements to the system. For more information, view this recent video from DAAR President Phyllis Stakem and NVAR President Christine Richardson. As part of that effort, DAAR REALTOR […]
Did you Know? Listing Agents Can Use a CBS Code for Extra Layer of Security
January 16, 2019
The call before showing code (CBS code) is an additional code you may need to enter before you can access the key compartment of a lockbox. It is an extra layer of security on the lockbox requiring an additional code before the key compartment will open. Not all lockboxes use a CBS code. A […]