New Update Coming to Matrix in August

July 3, 2019 in Guest Columns

I was recently having a conversation with a group of agents about the power of the MLS system and what an amazing value we all get for only $25 a month. What can $25 get you these days? A decent meal with drinks? A new shirt? A week of Taco Bell? A fancy bottle of […]

May 23, 2019 in Heartland MLS

 While Heartland MLS is not encouraging the use of Temporary or Permanent Property Waivers, it does understand the need to simplify the process for the rare occasion when they may be necessary for a client. That is why Heartland MLS will be launching an online submission for Temporary and Permanent Property Waivers on June 3. […]

May 17, 2019 in Heartland MLS

With the busy spring selling season in full force, Heartland MLS is seeing an expected increase in MLS activity. An unexpected element is the number of listings being entered into the system prior to the effective listing date on the Exclusive Right to Sell contract. Not only is this practice a violation of HMLS policy, […]

May 10, 2019 in Education

Another Latte and Learn session will be coming to the KCRAR classroom on May 17th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Heartland MLS trainer John Hatfield will be leading the session, which will cover Matrix 360, the latest version of the Heartland MLS system. This new update to the Matrix system was launched by Heartland […]

April 5, 2019 in Heartland MLS

In order to assist in facilitating an orderly marketplace, Heartland MLS and its Board of Directors have added a penalty for entering a listing into the MLS system without first having a valid listing agreement to align with an existing rule. The Heartland MLS Rules and Regulations now states in section 7.3, “Entry of a […]

February 22, 2019 in Heartland MLS

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,” […]

February 20, 2019 in Heartland MLS

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 […]

in Guest Columns

Most of us use the MLS daily. It is the one tool that the average REALTOR® can’t imagine being without. However, that is exactly what I would like you to do… please take a moment and imagine a world without the MLS. You may think that this imaginary world would not be all that different […]

January 25, 2019 in Heartland MLS

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 […]