Remembering Cathy Holefelder
Heartland MLS and KCRAR are heartbroken to announce the passing of Cathy Holefelder, Senior Vice President of Heartland MLS. Cathy spent over 30 years in the MLS industry, and she was highly regarded across the nation by her peers. “Cathy was an amazing leader and we were lucky to have her here in Kansas City,” […]
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Homesnap Launches ‘Stories’ and ‘Listing Media Center’ Features
Homesnap announced on Friday the launch of several new features that enhance the home search experience for consumers and allow agents to create engaging content to market their listings. Below is a snapshot of these new capabilities: Homesnap Stories: Listing Agents can create engaging video marketing content that’s free and simple. Through Homesnap Stories, listing […]
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10 New Features Coming with Matrix 360
Matrix 360, the latest version of the Heartland MLS system, will launch on Feb. 5. Matrix 360 unifies listing data and Realist® property data to form a truly property-centric listing platform that gives a 360-degree view of properties. To prepare for the launch, here are 10 Matrix 360 features that will enhance Heartland MLS: A […]
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Matrix 360 Coming to Heartland MLS
Matrix™ 360 is the latest version of Matrix from CoreLogic® that unifies listing data and Realist® property data. The result is a truly property-centric listing platform that gives a 360-degree view of properties in the market. Heartland MLS will be launching Matrix 360 in early February with training sessions beginning later this month. The property […]
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At-a-Glance Guide to Heartland MLS Recent Changes
Over the summer, Heartland MLS made a few changes, and it wants to make it as easy as possible to understand each change. The following is a summary of all changes made within the last few months, so brokers can easily inform their agents of everything they need to know. New Field Requirements and Options: […]
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Appropriate Use of the Show for Backup Status
The Show for Backup status within Heartland MLS is intended for use when a listing is under contract, but the seller would still like to continue to show the property in case something prevents the first offer from closing. Heartland MLS has received reports of misuse or confusion of the Show for Backup status. This […]
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New required fields and other changes coming to Heartland MLS
The new required fields for Heartland MLS that were announced in January will officially be taking effect on Aug. 13. This means that entry of square footage and lot size will be required, and that detailed directions to listed properties, more than simply directing to Google Maps, will be required along with a relevant photo […]
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New Feature on Homesnap: Saved Search
Homesnap Pro recently added a new feature that allows agents and their clients to bookmark and share properties with its new Saved Search feature. It allows filters like price, number of bedrooms and custom “draw your own searches” to be saved for later access. There is no limit to how many Saved Searches a user […]
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Patti and Elaina Respond to Negative Feedback
Since the announcement of the new change to the Heartland MLS Rules and Regulations, HMLS has been receiving a lot of feedback. A lot of that feedback has been very positive in support of the change, but some feedback has not been. Patti and Elaina sat down to specifically respond to some of the more […]
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What You Missed at the Property Waivers Latte and Learn
Patti Dauer and Elaina Lueker led a full classroom on Friday at the last Latte and Learn. The session, HMLS Property Waivers/Pre MLS – What’s the Big Kerfuffle?!, went over what property waivers are and how to use them. After each attendee received his or her made-to-order specialty coffee, Patti and Elaina started their discussion […]
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