How to Spot a Phishing Email

October 15, 2020 in KCRAR

Last week, an email was sent to KCRAR and Heartland MLS staff using KCRAR’s domain name that turned out to be a fraudulent email. A frequent tactic among scammers is to disguise fraudulent emails in order to bait a reply or link click from recipients that could give them access to personal information like passwords, […]

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MLS-Touch Releases Upgrade With New Features And Information

in Heartland MLS

MLS-Touch received an update earlier this week, adding even more features, most of which came from user feedback. This new MLS-Touch upgrade, version 3.6, brought with it:   New autocomplete search Realist integration of more than 80 fields with ability to jump between MLS listing and tax data record View parcel boundaries on the map […]

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New Matrix X System Upgrade Coming to Heartland MLS

October 2, 2020 in Heartland MLS

  Heartland MLS will be receiving an update to the Matrix MLS system. On Oct. 13, Matrix X will be released for beta testing and will run parallel with the current Matrix system. Because this is a new platform of the system, HMLS will be asking everyone to log into this system, verify contact and […]

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Cybersecurity Checklist: Best Practices for Real Estate Professionals

September 25, 2020 in KCRAR

Cybercrime can be devastating to real estate professionals and their clients. The following checklist offers some best practices to help you curb the risk of cybercrime. Because data protection and cybersecurity laws differ across the country, NAR recommends that you work with an attorney licensed in your state to help you develop cybersecurity-related programs, policies, […]

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‘Agent Alert’ eKey Feature Provides Extra Safety Measure for Agents

September 11, 2020 in KCRAR

Within the Supra eKey app, the Agent Alert feature offers users a simple and discreet way to send an alert message if they are ever in an unsafe situation. Located on the home screen of the Supra eKey mobile app, agents can press and hold the “alert” button in the bottom left corner for three […]

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Updated Features Available in MLS-Touch App

August 14, 2020 in Heartland MLS

MLS-Touch launched new features this week for Heartland MLS subscribers that are deeply integrated with Matrix. With this new update, client favorites, possibilities and discards will sync between the Matrix Client Portal, MLS-Touch and the branded, client-facing MLS-Touch app. Additionally, users will be able to access their Matrix Saved Searched from the app. MLS-Touch was […]

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MLS-Touch vs. Homesnap Pro: A Comparative Look at Heartland MLS Mobile Apps

July 2, 2020 in Heartland MLS

Heartland MLS will be launching the MLS-touch mobile app at no additional cost to its subscribers on July 13. With the addition of this new app, HMLS will be discontinuing the Homespotter app as a benefit on Sept. 1. This will leave two mobile apps for subscribers: MLS-Touch and Homesnap. Although these two apps offer […]

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Cloud CMA Offering Webinars for New Feature

June 26, 2020 in Heartland MLS

Cloud CMA is hosting webinars for Heartland MLS subscribers on its newest feature, “Cloud CMA Live.” Cloud CMA is a product provided by Heartland MLS at no cost to MLS Subscribers, and this new feature uses real-time MLS data to allow users to host virtual listing presentations with features including custom video integrations and interactive […]

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MLS-Touch Mobile App Coming to Heartland MLS

June 19, 2020 in Heartland MLS

Heartland MLS will be launching a new mobile app called MLS-Touch for subscribers on July 13. The app is designed exclusively for real estate professionals and includes features such as search tools, listing and showing details, property history and instant comparables. Working hand-in-hand with HMLS Matrix, MLS-Touch will offer agents on-the-go access to listings. MLS-Touch […]

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NAR to Host Virtual Tech Edge Series for REALTORS®

June 11, 2020 in Education

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is hosting its Tech Edge Series entirely virtually for the first time. The series will include three live streamed events beginning June 30 designed to teach attendees how to be a stronger virtual agent with topics such as best practices for virtual showings, open houses and tours, 360° photos […]

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