Tips & How To
CCBR MLS Tips & How To Videos
How to Access Matrix
On your Desktop/Laptop/Tablet (no app required), go to https://portal.mynysmls.com
- Scroll down for Matrix & Other Tips PDF Guides Includes Realist, TransactionDesk and ShowingTime
- Online/Recorded Tech Training Options
- IDX Info page
- To report a listing violation, click on the ‘Report Data Error‘ icon from a Realtor
Display/Report from the listing in Matrix. - To report a potential “off-market” violation, send an email to mlsccbr@gmail.com with listing number, photo or screenshot and nature of the violation (all reports confidential).
- MLS-Mobile Tools and Apps
- CCBR Contracts and Forms Page for MLS Forms
Matrix Assistance
- CCBR Member Tech Support List (Hint- add all tech support #s to your phone contacts with last name = Support). Rev 1/2023
- Matrix/Realist Support, Contact AnswerLink M-F from 8:30am-8:30pm, S/S from 8:30am-3:30pm at 833-753-0536 (new 1/2023).
- MLS Touch App 9am-6pm, M-F (9-1pm in summer on Fridays) 888-765-9223 or support@prospects.com
- CCBR Staff is available M-F 8-5pm at mlsccbr@gmail.com or 716-484-9426.
- ShowingTime for the MLS – Support is available at 800‐379‐0057, M-F from 9am – 10pm & Weekends from 9am – 6pm or Email support@showingtime.com; Chat http://www.showingtime.com/live-chat
- Transactions TransactionDesk Edition Contact 800-668-8768, Phone Support 24/7. Email tdsupport@lwolf.com M-F 9am-5pm
MyFloodStatus
NYSAR members pay $25/report ($5 savings). MyFloodStatus Resources:
MLS Tips and How-to PDFs
Matrix Quick Start PDF Guides
- Add-Listing-Notes (4 pages) Rev. 2/2023
- Adding Listings From Transaction Desk (2 pages)
- Adding Open Houses in Matrix (1 page)
- Attribution-Contact-How-it-Works-for-Agents
- Attribution-Contact-Setup-for-Brokers
- Auto-email-facts-NYSAMLS (3 pages) Rev. 3/2023
- Auto-email SMS Texting to Existing Auto-email Contacts
- Auto-email SMS Text Messaging FAQ’s
- Client Portal Notifications for the Agent via-Email or Text (2 pages)
- Copying-a Listing and Photos-From-a-Prior-Listing-in-Matrix (1 page)
- Countries From Which One Cannot Access Matrix (Rev. 9/2023)
- Editing Map Coordinates on a Listing in Matrix
- Extending an Active Listing (1 page)
- Getting Started in Matrix With Settings, Branding, Agent Photo & More (3 pages) Rev. 8/2023
- Hit-Counters & Historical Hit Counters-NYSAMLSs-Matrix (2 pages) Rev. 3/2023
- Hot Sheet and Market Watch Tips (4 pages)
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IDX Search Links and Personal Websites Created in Matrix (3 pages) Rev. 2/2023
- Importing Contacts into Matrix (CSV files only) (2 pages)
- Matrix 360 is Here (1 page)
- Matrix Email – Keys to Successful Delivery (7 pages)
- OneHome Benefits of Activating a Free OneHome Account
- OneHome Consumer FAQs
- OneHome Text Messaging FAQ’s
- Photo Specs for Matrix (1 page)
- Ranking Report (1 page) NEW 1/2024
- Reverse Prospecting (1 page) Rev. 2/2023
- Search Tips; Including + – ! and *Search Symbols (2 pages)
- Searching Public Records in Matrix360 including Printing Labels (2 pages)
- Speed Bar Tips (3 pages)
- Team-Settings in Matrix (3 pages)
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Tips-and-Tricks-for-Matrix (6 pages) Rev. 2/2023
- Virtual Open House option (1 page)
- Virtual Showing in Showing Instructions Option (3 pages)
- Virtual Tours Open Houses and Showings Explained (1 page)
- Matrix User Guide
- User Guide – Matrix-v.-10.5-US-User-Guide (66 pages)
- Neighborhood Maps
- Matrix Tools For Appraisers
- Generate 1004MC Report in Matrix (3 mins) https://youtu.be/vml_xCQBHto?si=mmjiUYKelHjb1DPx
- Matrix Appraiser Search – Available in the Cross Property Search menu is a search screen called 1004MC Search (look under Search in Matrix and then Cross Property and then 1004MC Search). It has the proper statuses and date ranges preselected for your 1004MC export (all statuses and one year back). Just enter the rest of your search criteria and you are good to go.
- Market Conditions Addendum: The Market Conditions Addendum (Form 1004MC) was designed to enhance the transparency of the market trends and conditions conclusions made by the appraiser. This report is made available as a PDF or via export in Matrix.
- PDF: This 1004MC Appraiser tool is a REPORT/DISPLAY in Matrix. To view or print, start as shown above in Cross Property Search/1004MC Search and then look for it where you select what type of report to print. Scroll all the way down and the choices are 1004MC Report Detail (the actual report plus a list of all the included listings) and 1004MC Report Summary (the actual report).
- Export: There is also a preset Export available for this report. You will need Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Excel or a Microsoft Office Compatible Program to use these documents.
- After searching and selecting the listings you need, click on Export and then either 1004MC (tab delimited) or 1004MC (tab del/no header).
- Market Conditions Addendum: The Market Conditions Addendum (Form 1004MC) was designed to enhance the transparency of the market trends and conditions conclusions made by the appraiser. This report is made available as a PDF or via export in Matrix.
- Fannie Mae Blank Form: Form 1004MC
- NY DOS Real Estate Appraiser Requirements: Learn More.
Other Tips & How-to’s
- 3rd Party Website Advertising Guidelines
- 3rd Party Website Tips and Tricks (Realtor.com)
- Clearing Cookies, Cache-PCs Macs- Edge, Chrome, Firefox, Safari Rev. 2/2023
- Comp Only – Directions for Entering Listings for Selling-Buyers Agent Credit
- Craigslist-Facebook-Social Media Scam Poster Rev. 1/2023
- Domus Analytics FAQs and Training Videos
- Enabling GeoLocation for MLS Portal
- Glossary of Data Input Form Fields (9 pages) Rev. 8/2023
- ListHub for Agents Overview: How it Works
- ListHub for Brokers Overview: How it Works
- MLS Touch App Help Center
- Net Sales/Admin Fees
- Password Issues in the Portal New 2/2023
- Realist Support Page
- Realtor.com Agent Dashboard
- Showing Etiquette and Professionalism
- ShowingTime Mobile App Quick Start
- ShowingTime Next Gen Quick Start Guide (as of 8/9/2023)
- ShowingTime Next Gen Training & Support
- ShowingTime Quick Start Guide
- ShowingTime Showing Beacon Quick Start Guide
- ShowingTime Tips Rev. 6/2023
- ShowingTime Waitlist Feature
- Status Changes - How to handle
- TransactionDesk Cleaning up Folders Rev 6/2023
- TransactionDesk How to Flatten a Document Helps to resolve issues with info missing or appearing incorrectly on a document when uploading to TransactionDesk.
- TransactionDesk Quick Start Guide and FAQs
- TransactionDesk Resizing Enlarged Documents in Authentisign
- TransactionDesk Super User Notifications Settings Rev. 6/2023
- TransactionDesk Teams and Transaction Templates
- TransactionDesk Transaction Templates
- TransactionDesk Transaction Transfer
- TransactionDesk Transaction Transfer FAQs
- TransactionDesk Troubleshooting Page
- Windows 7, 8 and 10 Browser Settings for MLS Issues
