MLS Market Snapshot
MLS Market Snapshot
Nancy L. Clayton
CRS, ABR, CBR, SRS,
SRES, e-PRO, RECS
Certified Residential Specialist
Accredited Buyer Representative
Certified Buyer Representative
Seller Representative Specialist
Seniors Real Estate Specialist
Certified Internet Professional
Real Estate Cyberspace Specialist
By Referral Only®
RE/MAX Classic
205 Worcester Ct
Falmouth, MA 02540
PH: 508-548-6667
Fax: 508-540-6832
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How to Use This Web Site
The core functions of this website are the
key to using the site productively. You may always run public property searches.
However, you must be logged in to the site as a member to gain full access to
the MLS data (members can view addresses, view maps specific to the property,
and compare properties) and to utilize all core functions of the site to their
fullest capabilities. Membership is free, so be sure to sign up today.
Here are instructions for using the main functions available to members:
Property Search
Here are detailed instructions on how to search
for property:
To run a property search using basic criteria:
- Login.
- Click the “Property Search” button or link.
- Select a property type.
- Search by one MLS # or many MLS #’s or
- Define your price range.
- Select a property status.
- Select your search towns.
- You can also search by zip code if you prefer.
- You may search for property on a particular street.
- You can change the number of properties displayed on each search results
page.
- To save the search you are about to run:
- Check the box next to “Save this search?”
- Input a name for your search.
- Select whether you would like to receive alerts or updates.
- Click the “Save Search” button.
- Run the search: Click the “Search” button at the bottom of the page.
- On the results page, click each column heading to change the sort
criteria.
- To view a property’s Listing Sheet, click the property’s photo.
To run a property search using
advanced criteria:
- Login.
- Click the “Property Search” button or link.
- Follow the steps for running a basic property search outlined above.
- Click the “More Search Options” link.
- This area contains optional additional criteria you may use to hone your
search.
- Available advanced search criteria include age, lot size, living area, #
of rooms, # of bedrooms, # of baths (full and half), status date, and specific
styles of a property type.
- To save the search you are about to run:
- Check the box next to “Save this search?”
- Input a name for your search.
- Select whether you would like to receive alerts or updates.
- Click the “Save Search” button.
- Run the search: Click the “Search” button at the bottom of the page.
- On the results page, click each column heading to change the sort
criteria.
- To view a property’s Listing Sheet, click the property’s photo.
Hot Properties
- A Hot Property is a property you want to save and track.
- There are several ways to mark a property as a Hot Property:
- Run a property search and click the “hot prop +” link next to the
property you wish to add
- If you are viewing a property’s listing sheet, select “Add to My Hot
Properties” from the “Actions” menu
- If you are viewing an emailed Property Search Alert, click the “Add to
Hot Properties” link on each property
- Members can view all of their current Hot Properties by clicking the “Hot
Properties” link. If it is your first visit or if you have not previously
saved any Hot Properties, you will not have any Hot Properties identified.
- With Hot Properties, members can:
- Save, track, and instantly retrieve information on an unlimited number
of properties
- Receive instant alerts via email or cellphone when the status or price
of a hot property changes
- Request private showings for a Hot Property
Email Agent
- Throughout the system, you will see various links and buttons related to
emailing your real estate agent or requesting information. For an added
convenience, there is also an “Email Agent” button or link. Click this to
easily send email to your real estate agent.
My Preferences
This is where members manage their personal
information and settings. It is only accessible when a member is logged in.
My Preferences allows members to:
- Edit contact information, change login and password, and edit daily email
settings. NOTE: You must click the “Save All Changes” button when finished
making changes.
- Modify your list of property search towns.
- View a list of saved searches from which any of the saved searches can be
run, edited, or deleted. To do so:
- First, click the “My Searches” link at the top of the page.
- Find the saved search you wish to use.
- Select the desired action for that search – “Run,” “Edit,” or “Delete.”
- Set up cell phone alerts. To do so, enter your cell phone’s email address
in the “Daily Email Options” section. Several examples of cell phone addresses
are provided.
Click the “Save All Changes” button when you are finished.
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