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A publication for the Members of the Northern Nevada Regional MLS
How the Fannie Mae Short Sale Assistance Desk is Helping our Members Close Short Sales
Point2 Syndication Dashboard Invitation Arriving Soon!
Paragon 5 Close to Live!
Ten Facts about Mortgage Debt Forgiveness
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MLSU Training ScheduleFall Quarter 2010
Meet our Staff!Point2 Syndication Dashboard InvitationArriving Soon!
Just How Important is the E-Mail Address?Another Important Note Concerning E-Mail Addresses
In this Month’s Issue
We’re Taking It on the RoadOctober Survey Winner
Paragon 5 Q and A
How the Fannie Mae Short Sale Assistance Desk is Helping our Members Close Short Sales
Customizing in Paragon 4
Special Offer for Advertisers
Top 3 Correction Notices
Ten Facts about Mortgage Debt Forgiveness
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Thank you to Member Jim North,
Broker/Owner
Nevada Homes &
Investments, for sending
us the link and
suggesting we share
this article with all
members.
Ten Facts about Mortgage Debt ForgivenessBelow is an article from IRS.gov with information about the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007. Here is the link to the IRS.gov newsletter http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=205004,00.html to help you share this important information with your clients. IRS Tax Tip 2010-44If your mortgage debt is partly or entirely forgiven during tax years 2007 through 2012, you may be able to claim special tax relief and exclude the debt forgiven from your income. Here are 10 facts the IRS wants you to know about Mortgage Debt Forgiveness.
1. Normally, debt forgiveness results in taxable income. However, under the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007, you may be able to exclude up to $2 million of debt forgiven on your principal residence.
2. The limit is $1 million for a married person filing a separate return.
3. You may exclude debt reduced through mortgage restructuring, as well as mortgage debt forgiven in a foreclosure.
4. To qualify, the debt must have been used to buy, build or substantially improve your principal residence and be secured by that residence.
5. Refinanced debt proceeds used for the purpose of substantially improving your principal residence also qualify for the exclusion.
6. Proceeds of refinanced debt used for other purposes – for example, to pay off credit card debt – do not qualify for the exclusion.
7. If you qualify, claim the special exclusion by filling out Form 982, Reduction of Tax Attributes Due to Discharge of Indebtedness, and attach it to your federal income tax return for the tax year in which the qualified debt was forgiven.
8. Debt forgiven on second homes, rental property, business property, credit cards or car loans does not qualify for the tax relief provision. In some cases, however, other tax relief provisions – such as insolvency – may be applicable. IRS Form 982 provides more details about these provisions.
9. If your debt is reduced or eliminated you normally will receive a year-end statement, Form 1099-C, Cancellation of Debt, from your lender. By law, this form must show the amount of debt forgiven and the fair market value of any property foreclosed.
10. Examine the Form 1099-C carefully. Notify the lender immediately if any of the information shown is incorrect. You should pay particular attention to the amount of debt forgiven in Box 2 as well as the value listed for your home in Box 7.
For more information about the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007, visit IRS.gov. A good resource is IRS Publication 4681, Canceled Debts, Foreclosures, Repossessions and Abandonments. Taxpayers may obtain a copy of this publication and Form 982 either by downloading them from IRS.gov or by calling 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676).
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We can speak on
the topics of your choice
in the timeframe
of your choice
Thank you to the Members who answered our October Members Monthly survey regarding “How Members Use the MLS System”. Your feedback is very helpful.
Congratulations to Victoria Williams of Coldwell Banker Best Sellers in Carson City, who was chosen at random from those who responded to the October survey. Victoria wins one month’s MLS fees ($43 value)!
Our staff members love the opportunity to attend your office meetings to discuss some of the many services offered by NNRMLS. We can speak on the topics of your choice in the timeframe of your choice.
Want a quick overview of the Rules and Regulations and Policies to keep your agents in compliance? We can handle that!
Interested in having an office-only hands-on training for one of the technology products offered by NNRMLS? We can come to you, or set up a private training in our computer lab.
Amie VanClute is Project Coordinator of our Fannie Mae Short Sale Assistance Desk. This program, which helps stalled Fannie Mae short sales get back on track toward closing, has been very successful for those members who have used it. Amie would be happy to come to your office to discuss the requirements for the program and answer questions.
Rolandas Banys, Product & Technology Manager, can visit your office to discuss the new products and services offered by NNRMLS or he can give an overview of all the current products and services we offer.
Just call our office or send an email to [email protected]. Let us know the date of your meeting, what topics you would like addressed, and we will prepare a presentation for your office.
Thank You for your Feedback!
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We are dedicated to helping our members help their clients. Perhaps the Fannie Mae Short Sale Assistance Desk is just what is needed to get your transaction back on track toward closing. If you would like to learn more about the Short Sale Assistance Desk we offer several webinars each month or we are more than happy to come to your office meeting to tell you all about it! Please contact Amie VanClute at [email protected] or call 823-8838.
We are dedicated to helping our members
WEBINAR SCHEDULE:Thursday 11/4 @10amThursday 11/11 @10am
How the Fannie Mae Short Sale Assistance Desk is Helping our Members Close Short Sales
“The NNRMLS Fannie Mae Short Sale Assistance Desk helped my seller and I get results even after we felt like we had hit a dead end with a lien holder. We were at the point where we could not even get through on the phone and were about to give up hope. I had seen the big red box on the MLS log in screen so I decided it could not hurt to give it a try. After we engaged the Assistance Desk, a senior negotiator from the lien holder contacted me, falling all over themselves with apologies and promises to help. We had short sale approval just 27 days later, and my client is thrilled that he gets to open a new chapter in his life”. Damian Janssen, Keller Williams Group One - Sparks
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On November 9th, courtesy of NNRMLS you will receive your e-mail invitation to activate your free Syndication Dashboard. The e-mail subject line will read “NNRMLS and Point2 bring you Listing Syndication” and will be sent from ‘Point2 Agent’. The email will be sent to the e-mail address on file with NNRMLS.
How does it work? All members with active listings will receive a FREE Syndication Dashboard courtesy of NNRMLS to manage their syndication preferences on November 9th.
Your Syndication Dashboard Includes:• Access to over 35 Listing Syndication partners• Ability to disable any Syndication Partners for your individual listings
• Basic Listing Syndication Traffic Reports
November 9th – Syndication Dashboard
1. Your Syndication Dashboard invitation will be delivered via e-mail.2. Please keep an eye on your inbox for this special email from ‘Point2 Agent’ with the link for your own Dashboard. The email will be sent to the e-mail address on file with your MLS.3. You will have 14 days to enable any Syndication Partners (partners are disabled by default) before Listing Syndication occurs. By default your listings will syndicate to all partners that your Broker has determined, but if you’d like to specify further, it is very easy to do. You can familiarize yourself with the Syndication Dashboard by reviewing the Syndication Dashboard Getting Started Guide for Agents.
November 23rd - Listings Syndication
1. Listings are syndicated2. You may edit your Syndication Partner list at anytime and changes will be executed the next day.3. You must activate your Syndication Dashboard in order to receive your online leads (your Broker will receive your leads if you do not login to your Dashboard at least one time)
Additional Point2 Package:A 3-month trial of the upgraded Point2 marketing package is also available to you through your Syndication Dashboard ($19.99/month after the trial).
The additional Point2 package includes:• A fully customizable website• In-depth listing and traffic reports• Powerful prospect management tools• Blogs, Drip Email Campaigns• And much more, with no commitment upfront
Your Syndication Dashboard will continue to be available to you at no cost during and after the 3-month trial period of the additional Point2 package.
For members already subscribed to the Point2 agent paid package (website), link your account right away so that all your listings will be imported to your account. Visit page 7 of the Syndication Dashboard Getting Started Guide for Agents for further instructions on
Point2 Syndication Dashboard Invitation Arriving Soon!
Look for the ‘NNRMLS
and Point2 Bring You
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this. If you do not receive a Syndication Dashboard (have no active listings) on November 9th, you may still access the additional Point2 marketing package. Click http://agent.point2.com/documents/SyndicationDashboardGSG_agents.pdf to start your trial.
Look for the ‘NNRMLS and Point2 bring you Listing Syndication’ invitation email to arrive within the next few days! Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions.
Our testers have done an amazing
job with feedback
Paragon 5 is closer than ever to becoming a reality. A few months ago, Paragon 5 entered the Beta stage. The Beta stage signaled to us that we could open access to a few members who wouldn’t mind testing and finding some of the bugs that may have come from the development cycle. As the Beta cycle has progressed, we have been able to provide input back to the developers on how to make some of the new features even better. Our testers have done an amazing job with feedback and finding bugs.
Common Paragon 5 QuestionsQ: When is Paragon 5 coming?A: We do not have a definitive date set for the new software. NNRMLS is waiting until it is a stable and complete product before we release it to our entire membership. With only a few bugs remaining, we are almost ready.
Q: How much different will the new Paragon be from our existing software? A: “If you know how to do it in Paragon 4, you will know how to do it in Paragon 5”. The number one idea behind the design of Paragon 5 was to make the transition as easy as possible. Many enhancements have been implemented into Paragon 5, but the basic idea is the same.
Q: Is this the Paragon that will work on a Mac?A: Yes. Paragon 5 will work on the five most common browsers. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Opera, and Safari (for Windows and Mac).
Q: Will this work on my iPhone, iPad, or tablet?A: Tablet devices will not be fully compatible initially. Many new smartphones are adverted as having “full web browsers”. This is not quite the case. While these new devices are able to show full size web pages and can run many websites with no problems, the web browsers are still scaled down versions from what is available on your desktop or laptop computer. Changes will be made to accommodate the new tablet devices shortly after full development is done.
Q. Will you offer training classes?A: Absolutely. NNRMLS will offer a wide variety of training classes for Paragon 5. We want everyone to know about everything that is available in the new system. We will hold many hands-on training courses in our lab at the office, but we will also take the training on the road. We have 10 computers ready to travel for hands on training through our region.
Q: Can I become a Beta Tester?A: Sure. NNRMLS will be glad to add you to the list of Beta Testers. We do require that testers attend a training class to see what is new and the potential bugs that may still exist. When our last bugs are fixed, we will open it up for everyone to preview. Please send any beta test requests to [email protected].
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Another Important Note Concerning E-Mail AddressesThis is an important message for those of you that insert listings into the classified ad section in the REALTORS® Real Estate Directory! Remember the email addresses in these ads are LIVE LINKS! When the Directory is prepared for publication, the email addresses are downloaded directly from ‘Listing Input’ fields in Paragon. It is vitally important that these addresses are inserted correctly (no misspellings, etc.), so the public can click and send messages. Make sure you double-check what you enter in order to have the best opportunity!
These email addresses are taken fromParagon and are LIVE LINKS!
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$359,900Area
4 Full/half baths: 2 / MLS# 100011902Bedrooms:
Agent:Office: Keller Williams Group One Inc. (775) 823-8787
Reno-Foothills
Fantastic, Immaculate Home with 2 RV Gates! Level lot, fully
landscaped like a park, but with plenty of side parking for your
motorhome and boat! Covered Slate Patio and walking path to
Pergola! Lovely Mountain Views! Wonderful floor plan with
vaulted ceiling, pellet stove, central air, security system, etc!
Huge Master Suite with 2 sinks, tub, shower, walk in closet,
etc. Wonderful home - show to your pickiest clients!
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Diana Fowler [email protected]
$3,330,300Area
4 Full/half baths: 4 / MLS# 90017441Bedrooms:
Agent:Office: New Dimensions, Inc. (775) 322-1093
Reno-Foothills
OWNER WILL FINANCE.. ONE OF A KIND PROPERTY.
TOP END COMMERCIAL APPLIANCES. INDOOR SALT
POOL. LARGE 4 CAR GARAGE. 16.99 ACRES OF
SERENITY, VIEWS WHICH ARE OUT OF THIS
WORLD..CITY, MOUNTAIN,VALLEY, SKI SLOPE, WILD
HORSES. CUSTOM FEATURES YOU CAN ONLY DREAM
OF... SHOW BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, LISTING AGENT
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Peter Bosco [email protected]
Pleasant Valley &
East Washoe
Area numbers
174, 177
Valley.
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$399,000Area
4 Full/half baths: 3 / MLS# 100012954Bedrooms:
Agent:Office: Keller Williams Group One Inc. (775) 823-8787
Washoe Valley
This 2869 sq. ft. 2 story home has amazing valley, lake and
mountain views from every room! The home offers 4
bedrooms, 3 baths, a seperate family and living room, seperate
laundry, kitchen and formal dining area with gas log fireplace.
The kitchen has a double oven, breakfast bar/island with a gas
cook top and walk in pantry. The ceilings are vaulted and most
rooms have ceiling fans. It also offers a wrap around deck,
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Jene’ McKinno [email protected]
$449,000Area
4 Full/half baths: 3 / MLS# 100009915Bedrooms:
Agent:Office: C/B Select Real Estate (775) 831-1515
Pleasant Valley
This home has a remodeled kitchen, vinyl siding, newer
windows, very large family room with high ceilings and pellet
stove, large deck off living room, formal dining area, extensive
patio and fenced pool deck, many fruit trees and garden area
with beautiful valley views. Over 1 acre it is approved for
horses and has an in ground pool, lawn areas, landscaping and
plenty of room for RV or other toy parking. Downstairs is a
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Karen Degney [email protected]
West WashoeValley
Area number
175
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$220,000Area
3 Full/half baths: 2 / MLS# 100015026Bedrooms:
Agent:Office: RE/MAX Realty Affiliates-Reno (775) 787-3629
West Washoe Valley
Nice Stucco single level home on a Great fully fenced level 1
acre horse property lot with spectacular Mountain and Lake
views, set up and ready for horses with a coral and barn. Neat.
clean and well cared for with new tile counters and views from
every window..Little pocket of 57 homes just south of Old
Washoe Estates on the Northwest side of Washoe Lake, Homes
in this little area rarely come on the market.
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Pete Barnato [email protected]
$299,000Area
3 Full/half baths: 2 / MLS# 100003016Bedrooms:
Agent:Office: R.P.S Real Estate Professional (775) 284-4777
West Washoe Valley
Wonderful single story ranch style home on just 3 acres! Home
has great interior spaces and lots of light. Perfectly located in
Washoe Valley at the foot of the mountains. Hot tub does not
work.
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Lori Archer [email protected]
$599,000Area
4 Full/half baths: 3 / MLS# 100012150Bedrooms:
Agent:Office: Capurro & Reid Real Estate,LLC (775) 850-5000
West Washoe Valley
Beautiful custom home on 5+ acres located on the West side of
Washoe Valley. Country living with very nice horse facilitiees.
Hickory Cabinets and flooring, jenn-aire appliances, many nice
amenities and upgrades. Detached finished 3 car garage in
addition to attached 2 car carport area. Covered patio in
backyard. Great horse barn with additional shop area and
storage for large toys.
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Kevin Reid [email protected]
Sparks
Area numbers
180, 181, 182, 188
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$55,575Area
2 Full/half baths: 1 / MLS# 100013251Bedrooms:
Agent:Office: Prudential Americana Group (702) 796-7777
Sparks
Great property at a great price, this is a must see and cleaned
up and ready to go for your buyer! Open and functional floor
plan, good sized lot and nice sized bedrooms. Great
opportunity to cash flow or for home buyer. This is a must see!
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Todd Beeten [email protected]
$80,000Area
5 Full/half baths: 2 / MLS# 100015276Bedrooms:
Agent:Office: Clark Real Estate & Inv. (775) 828-3355
Sparks
Very Large Sparks home, Located in a convenient location.
Home does need some repairs. But has lots of potential, owner
started to upgrade home, just needs to be finished.
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Isaac Conde [email protected]
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$359,900Area4 Full/half baths: 2 / MLS# 100011902
Bedrooms:
Agent:Office: Keller Williams Group One Inc. (775) 823-8787
Reno-Foothills Fantastic, Immaculate Home with 2 RV Gates! Level lot, fullylandscaped like a park, but with plenty of side parking for yourmotorhome and boat! Covered Slate Patio and walking path toPergola! Lovely Mountain Views! Wonderful floor plan withvaulted ceiling, pellet stove, central air, security system, etc!Huge Master Suite with 2 sinks, tub, shower, walk in closet,etc. Wonderful home - show to your pickiest clients!
1731
Diana Fowler [email protected]
$3,330,300Area4 Full/half baths: 4 / MLS# 90017441
Bedrooms:
Agent:Office: New Dimensions, Inc.
(775) 322-1093
Reno-Foothills OWNER WILL FINANCE.. ONE OF A KIND PROPERTY.TOP END COMMERCIAL APPLIANCES. INDOOR SALTPOOL. LARGE 4 CAR GARAGE. 16.99 ACRES OFSERENITY, VIEWS WHICH ARE OUT OF THISWORLD..CITY, MOUNTAIN,VALLEY, SKI SLOPE, WILDHORSES. CUSTOM FEATURES YOU CAN ONLY DREAMOF... SHOW BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, LISTING AGENT
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Peter Bosco [email protected]
Pleasant Valley &East Washoe
Area numbers174, 177
Valley.
.
.
$399,000Area4 Full/half baths: 3 / MLS# 100012954
Bedrooms:
Agent:Office: Keller Williams Group One Inc. (775) 823-8787
Washoe ValleyThis 2869 sq. ft. 2 story home has amazing valley, lake andmountain views from every room! The home offers 4bedrooms, 3 baths, a seperate family and living room, seperatelaundry, kitchen and formal dining area with gas log fireplace.The kitchen has a double oven, breakfast bar/island with a gascook top and walk in pantry. The ceilings are vaulted and mostrooms have ceiling fans. It also offers a wrap around deck,
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Jene’ McKinno [email protected]
$449,000Area4 Full/half baths: 3 / MLS# 100009915
Bedrooms:
Agent:Office: C/B Select Real Estate
(775) 831-1515
Pleasant ValleyThis home has a remodeled kitchen, vinyl siding, newerwindows, very large family room with high ceilings and pelletstove, large deck off living room, formal dining area, extensivepatio and fenced pool deck, many fruit trees and garden areawith beautiful valley views. Over 1 acre it is approved forhorses and has an in ground pool, lawn areas, landscaping andplenty of room for RV or other toy parking. Downstairs is a
1740
Karen Degney [email protected]
West WashoeValley
Area number175
.
.
.
$220,000Area3 Full/half baths: 2 / MLS# 100015026
Bedrooms:
Agent:Office: RE/MAX Realty Affiliates-Reno (775) 787-3629
West Washoe ValleyNice Stucco single level home on a Great fully fenced level 1acre horse property lot with spectacular Mountain and Lakeviews, set up and ready for horses with a coral and barn. Neat.clean and well cared for with new tile counters and views fromevery window..Little pocket of 57 homes just south of OldWashoe Estates on the Northwest side of Washoe Lake, Homesin this little area rarely come on the market.
175
New on Market
0
Pete Barnato [email protected]
$299,000Area3 Full/half baths: 2 / MLS# 100003016
Bedrooms:
Agent:Office: R.P.S Real Estate Professional (775) 284-4777
West Washoe ValleyWonderful single story ranch style home on just 3 acres! Homehas great interior spaces and lots of light. Perfectly located inWashoe Valley at the foot of the mountains. Hot tub does notwork.
1751
Lori Archer [email protected]
$599,000Area4 Full/half baths: 3 / MLS# 100012150
Bedrooms:
Agent:Office: Capurro & Reid Real Estate,LLC (775) 850-5000
West Washoe ValleyBeautiful custom home on 5+ acres located on the West side ofWashoe Valley. Country living with very nice horse facilitiees.Hickory Cabinets and flooring, jenn-aire appliances, many niceamenities and upgrades. Detached finished 3 car garage inaddition to attached 2 car carport area. Covered patio inbackyard. Great horse barn with additional shop area andstorage for large toys.
1750
Kevin Reid [email protected]
Sparks
Area numbers180, 181, 182, 188
.
.
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$55,575Area2 Full/half baths: 1 / MLS# 100013251
Bedrooms:
Agent:Office: Prudential Americana Group (702) 796-7777
SparksGreat property at a great price, this is a must see and cleanedup and ready to go for your buyer! Open and functional floorplan, good sized lot and nice sized bedrooms. Greatopportunity to cash flow or for home buyer. This is a must see!
1800
Todd Beeten [email protected]
$80,000Area5 Full/half baths: 2 / MLS# 100015276
Bedrooms:
Agent:Office: Clark Real Estate & Inv.
(775) 828-3355
SparksVery Large Sparks home, Located in a convenient location.Home does need some repairs. But has lots of potential, ownerstarted to upgrade home, just needs to be finished.
180
New on Market
0
Isaac Conde [email protected]
Todd Beeten [email protected]
Diana Fowler [email protected]
...Keep youremail
address current with
NNRMLS and your
Association
Just think about communication within today’s world!
Some people don’t have a land line at home; they just have a cell phone. Some people have not sent a letter or even a paper birthday card in years; they send e-mail, e-cards, or post on Facebook. Some people never pay a bill by check; they use the Internet, their ATM, or their debit or credit cards.
Keeping your e-mail address current is paramount in today’s economy, not only for your family and friends, but for business purposes as well. NNRMLS is no different; we strive to keep you well informed of changes, current information, and of course, those pesky monthly statements. That’s why it is so important that you keep your e-mail address current with your Association, and also NNRMLS.
Please watch your e-mail for your monthly invoice and newsletter. If you make a change to your email, address, or phone number, notify your local Association immediately. They will notify us of the changes.
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Top 3 Correction Notices
If you have any questions, your can always
contact us at NNRMLS
The top three notices that are sent on a daily basis are:
1. Incorrect Area 2. Remark Violations 3. No photo or sketch
Listings with an incorrect area means the listing cannot be easily shown and creates incorrect stats. We have Google area maps with NNRMLS area boundary overlays available on our member website at members.nnrmls.com under resources. They are very precise and can help you determine exactly what area your listing falls in. If you have any questions, you can always contact us at NNRMLS.
Remarks Violations usually include contact information or possible fair housing violations. The MLS Remarks and Extended Remarks are to be used for the description of the property. Please do not describe the potential purchaser. Private remarks are for agent-to-agent communication, such as information regarding the special conditions of sale or financing programs. Please do not enter the name of a company/bank or a representative. If you have special showing instructions you can place this information in Private Remarks only.
Listings with no pictures means your seller’s property will most likely be overlooked by potential buyers. Basic listing information including photos are sent to consumers in many ways, such as email notification, websites, etc. Research shows that consumers skim over a listing that does not display
photos, even if it is the best property on the market. They want to see pictures and not just one. We allow 5 days to upload your photos before being in violation, however we encourage you to upload the photo at the point you save the listing to maximize the exposure of your sellers property.
Correction Notice SpecificsCorrection notices are sent on a daily basis via email. Both the listing agent (and if applicable, the
second listing agent) and the designated broker receive the email. Members usually have 48 hours to correct the listing to avoid a citation/fine being assessed. If the listing is not corrected within 48 hours a fine will be assessed.
The correction notice will always state the Violation Level and the potential fine amount if not corrected by the due date. Only Level 4 violations carry fines that are automatically assessed without the 48 hour grace period. Level 4 fine amounts vary depending on the infraction.
A Level 1 citation starts at $100 and doubles every 7 days for 28 days. If the listing is not corrected by the 28th day the member is suspended and a fine of $800 is assessed. To have your MLS services reactivated the fine must be paid and the listing must be corrected.
A Level 2 citation starts at $250 and doubles every 7 days for 28 days. If the listing is not corrected by the 28th day the member is suspended and a fine of $1,000 is assessed. To have your MLS services reactivated the fine must be paid and the listing must be corrected.
A Level 3 citation starts at $500 and doubles every 7 days for 28 days. If the listing is not corrected by the 28th day the member is suspended and a fine of $4000 is assessed. To have your MLS services reactivated the fine must be paid and the listing must be corrected.
If you are assessed a fine, you have the right to appeal. You must correct the listing and then request a waiver of the fine in writing. You have thirty (30) days from the date you were assessed the fine to ask for the waiver. The request can be emailed, faxed, hand delivered or mailed.
The Policy Manual including the Citation Matrix and Rules and Regulations are always available in Paragon MLS Documents or click the titles above for a direct link from this newsletter. If you have questions regarding policies or rules please contact Linda at 823-8838 or [email protected].
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We want to be sure you have all the training you
need.
Many of our Members are unaware of the numerous ways Paragon can be customized to make your time in Paragon more productive and efficient.
One of the more important places to begin customization is “User Preferences”. This section helps you personalize Paragon to the settings you choose. To get started, click on the “Preferences” button and then click on “User.”
Application section - This is the section where you can modify your Logo & Agent images by uploading an office logo as well as a picture of yourself. Simply click on either link to browse, find the pictures stored on your computer, then upload them. These images are vital because they add a personal touch to reports that your clients will receive.
Home section - You can customize the Market Monitor to show the most recent information on the specific areas or property classes of interest to you.
Search section - This section has two parts: The first is “Search Options” where you can customize mapping aspects. For example, you can choose map display or a custom starting address. The second part called “Search Result Options” is where you customize information displayed on reports.
These are just some of the many customization options available to you in the “User Preferences” section of Paragon. As always, we want to make sure you have all the training necessary to feel comfortable with the Paragon system. Please feel free to contact [email protected] for information on any of our free Paragon training classes offered in our lab and online. As we transition from Paragon 4 to Paragon 5, take comfort in knowing that all of your customizing skills will transfer to the new system. “If you know how to do it in Paragon 4, you will know how to do it in Paragon 5”.
Customizing in Paragon 4
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Course RegistrationFall Quarter 2010
Basic skills needed for everyday work in the MLS System. Learn how to search by building and customizing the search parameters specifi c to your clients needs. Prerequisite for the other Paragon classes
Learn to use the most popular functions of the system; add prospects and send automatic emails based on individual search requirements. Let Paragon do the work for you! Prerequisite MLS201 or 3 months use
Learn all aspects of entering a listing into the Paragon system. Increase your awareness of the requirements to avoid citations. Learn how to add photos and how to maintain a listing once it’s entered. Prerequisite: None
Build a CMA package through Paragon that includes cover letters, resumes, multiple formats for comparables, the ability to add a subject property and more. Prerequisite: MLS 201 or 3 months use
Learn how to maximize and use all of the mapping features of Paragon, including map searching, Geojet, Re-geocoding and more.
Study Hall classes are 1-hour sessions where you control the content of what is taught. Stop by to get help with a quick question or stay for the whole hour - the choice is yours!
Our MLS classes are taught in the state-of-the-art computer training lab at the Northern Nevada Regional MLS offi ces at 5650 Riggins Court, Reno. A $25 “No-Show” fee will be billed to your account if a cancellation is not received 24 hours in advance.
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