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MLXchange
Information
Connecticut Statewide MLS 860 N Main Street Ext Wallingford,
CT 06492 Phone: (203) 697-1006 Fax: (203) 697-1064
The
URL to access the MLS is: http://ctmls.mlxchange.com
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CTREAL.com
is a service of the Connecticut Statewide MLS Inc. and the official public
search engine of the Connecticut Association of REALTORS®, Inc. CTREAL.com
contains every listing in the Connecticut Statewide MLS – if it’s for
sale or rent, it’s there to find. *
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE Monday - Friday 8:30am-8:00pm Saturday
- Sunday 8:30am-3:00pm Call 1-888-825-5472
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Training ONLINE MLXchange TRAINING COURSES CTMLS
is now offering MLXchange courses via online webinars. You can register
for this month’s courses at: http://ctmls.ctreal.com/Services/Training-Resources/Classes.aspx.
CLASS
DESCRIPTIONS MLXchange: your first steps... Basic
I - If you type http://ctmls.mlxchange.com into your web browser only to stare
blankly at the screen without knowing what to do next, then this class is for
you. CTMLS trainers will slowly walk you through the steps you need to utilize
MLXchange in growing your business.
You'll start by getting the lay of the
land with a walk through of each individual section of the website which will
prepare you for working with the simplest functions in MLXchange. From managing
your client database and setting up your Hotsheet to conducting simple searches
this class will provide the road map you'll need to get your clients started in
the search for their dream home. *
* * * * * * * * * * Getting to know MLXchange: Basic II (class
time 2 hours). After completing the Basic I class, it is time to put MLXchange
to the test by performing a wider breadth of functionality. With each passing
day your mastery of the MLXchange system will grow and by participating in this
class you will be put on the fast track to becoming an expert. The functionality
covered in this class will help you become an even greater resource to your client.
You'll get a refresher on some of the search functionality you learned in Basic
I and be introduced to a more robust way to search utilizing the MLXchange mapping
component. Then, what to do with your searches? You'll learn the most effective
and efficient ways to streamline your searches and share them with your clients.
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Honing Your MLXchange Skills: Advanced (class time: 1.5 hours).
You've completed the Basic I and II classes and mastered much of the functionality
that MLXchange offers, but now it's time to truly make it your own. After participating
in the Advanced class you will no longer be bound by the structure of the system,
you'll be able to manage your listings and you clients in a unique way that will
set you apart from other agents. Learn how to add/edit listings and utilize
the template manager. Discover the ins and outs of the column manager and how
to adjust your personal settings so your MLXchange experience will be uniquely
yours. Finally, add depth to your search results by learning to use the tax search
functionality to your client's advantage. *
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Quick and Easy CMA: CMA (class time 1.5
hours). The Basic I & II classes have set the foundation for you to learn
one of the most powerful tools in MLXchange, how to create a Comparative MArketing
Analysis (CMA). Creating a CMA used to be a tedious task of comparing multiple
properties and figuring out adjustments by hand. Enter MLXchange, with an incredibly
streamlined process which will allow you to create a CMA in the amount of time
it takes your client to sign on the dotten line. *
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Realist: Your Virtual Town Hall (class
time 1.5 hours). No longer will you need to wait around for town hall
to open to get the tax information you so desperately need to your clients. Realist
provides you the ability to access all of the information you used to go to town
hall to find directly from within MLXchange. This course will walk you through
the basics of Realist to help you get familiar with this incredibly powerful tool.
Find sales and mortgage history, foreclosure information, short sales, bank owned
properties, GIS mapping (where available) and so much more without ever leaving
your chair. You'll even discover that Realist gives you the ability to print
labels for your marketing needs from directly within the program. Unlock the power
of Realist with this 1.5 hour long webinar. *
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MLX PRO Taking MLXchange to the Next Level
(class time: 1.5 hours) You already know what a powerful tool MLXchange
is for your business, now imagine adding a whole host of other tools that will
help you carve out your presence in the digital marketplace. The new tools in
MLX Pro will take the skills you learned in Basic I & II to a whole new level. Imagine
creating your own website without spending an arm and a leg for a web designer.
Now you can. The website builder class will walk you through the creation of your
very own dedicated website. Adjust colors, images, sales copy and even provide
easy-to-access contact information for visitors to your site. Once your
website is built, you'll learn how leads are generated to your website as demonstrated
by the CTMLS trainer. Set your clients up with a personalized website that
will allow you to directly communicate with them and allow them to communicate
with you. Add listings to their site for review and manage the properties that
they like and dislike in a streamlined manner that will make finding the perfect
home for them a breeze. Learn how to manage casual clients who are not in
your client database and utilize the new messages and scheduler functionality
to improve your availability and better manage your time.
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Check Your Personal Contact Information
Personal contact
information contains the specific contact information for you in the CTMLS system,
including email address, cell and other phone numbers, as well as your email signature.
Your personalized email signature is delivered to your clients whenever you send
an email through MLXchange. To check your personal information, log in to MLXchange
and click "SETTINGS" in the upper right-hand corner. Click "PERSONALIZE"
and then click
"CONTACT INFORMATION",
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VIRTUAL
TOURS: Agents
are reminded that NO PERSONAL INFORMATION
can be entered in the "REMARKS" field
of MLXchange. This includes virtual tours that show agent photos, links to personal
websites, phone/emails, etc. THIS IS AGAINST MLS POLICY. Virtual
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