MLS Sales Meeting Message October 2015 Be sure to check MLS News for full descriptions and screenshots! IDX Pricing Change - Free On January 1, 2016 IDX Annual Subscriptions will be a We are excited to announce that our new IDX platform will soon be in place, bringing our members two major benefits: 1. IDX annual subscriptions renewing in 2016 will be free for all MLS subscribers, removing the current fees. 2. Pricing for IDX vendors will be lower and more competitive, which will attract new vendors and service providers for subscribers to choose from. Free Member Benefit Photo Upload Best Practices We have created a one page info sheet on our new photo handler that details how members can ensure that their photos looks clean and sharp on the MLS. It can be downloaded on MLS news at goo.gl/6b8eRG. iOS Mobile App Updates We released three updates to our iOS Mobile App: 1. ‘Nearby Me’ now populates the entire screen with listings as you scroll and search. 2. A new ‘locator’ button appears at the bottom of your screen as you search that will take you back to your current location. 3. Menus were updates to show ‘Active’ and ‘Residential’ first on your lists. New ‘My Listings’ Page Your digital business card inside of the MLS now includes a link to your new listings page that showcases all of your active listings on the MLS. Coming Soon Client/Consumer Sign Up on All Mobile Apps Did you know that we have aver 260,000 active consumer accounts on UtahRealEstate.com? In our upcoming mobile update on both iOS and Android, consumers (and clients) will be able to register for a UtahRealEstate.com account directly from the mobile app. This gives them an easy way to save favorites, create showing lists, and connect with you. Education/Class Dates – Salt Lake Advanced Methods for MLS Property Searches and Reports: Salt Lake Board of REALTORS®, October 2nd 9:00am – 10:00am MLS Advanced CMA: Salt Lake Board of REALTORS®, October 2nd 10:00am – 11:00am Introduction to Property Searches and Reports: Salt Lake Board of REALTORS®, October 12th 12:00pm – 1:00pm MLS For the Mobile REALTOR®: Salt Lake Board of REALTORS®, October 12th 2015 1:00pm – 2:00pm Quick Start for UtahRealEstate.com MLS: Salt Lake Board of REALTORS®, October 26th 12:00pm – 1:00pm MLS Bootcamp – Search, CMA, and Hotsheets: Salt Lake Board of REALTORS®, October 26th 1:00pm – 2:00pm We also offer office classes. For more information, contact Kevin@utahrealestate.com. Education/Class Dates – Utah County Introduction to Property Searches and Reports: Utah County Association of REALTORS®, October 8th 9:00am – 10:00am MLS Hotsheets – Getting Results to the Public: Utah County Association of REALTORS®, October 8th 10:00am – 11:00am We also offer office classes. For more information, contact Kevin@utahrealestate.com. Education/Class Dates – Northern Wasatch MLS Bootcamp – Search, CMA, and Hotsheets: Northern Wasatch Association of REALTORS®, October 23rd 9:00am – 10:00am Advanced Methods for MLS Property Searches and Reports: Northern Wasatch Association of REALTORS®, October 23rd 10:00am – 11:00am We also offer office classes. For more information, contact Kevin@utahrealestate.com. User Groups Would you like to offer feedback on our upcoming products and services? We would love to hear from you so we can design the MLS system to suit your needs. User group meetings typically last 1 hour and we provide lunch. Our upcoming user groups are: Consumer Facing Redesign – Share what your clients want from the MLS’s public website. For Lease Status on the MLS – Provide input on the implementation and presentation of this new status. If you would like to be a part of this group please contact JJ at jared@utahrealestate.com.