Tips & How To
MCAR 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
- Go to IDX Info page to learn more about getting listings on your website
- To report a listing violation, click on the ‘Report Data Error‘ icon from a Realtor Display/Report from the listing in Matrix.
- MLS-Mobile Tools and Apps
- Visit the MCAR Contracts and Forms Page for MLS Forms
Matrix and Other Tools Support
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MCAR Member Tech Support List
(Tip- add each one to your phone contacts with last name = Support) - Matrix/Realist Support
- Contact AnswerLink M-F from 8:30am-8:30pm, S/S from 8:30am-3:30pm at 833-753-0536.
- Contact local Cotality/CoreLogic staff in Buffalo M-F at Phone: 585-321-6788 Email: RES-DL-NYSSupport@cotality.com
- MLS Touch App 9am-6pm, M-F (9-1pm in summer on Fridays) 888-765-9223 or support@prospects.com
- 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
- MCAR Association Executive with PAR may be reached at exec@mckeanmls.org or 814-476-6195 with any MCAR MLS specific issues or suspected outages.
- Transactions zipForm Edition Contact 800-668-8768, Phone Support 24/7. Email zipsupport@lwolf.com M-F 9am-5pm
- Transactions TransactionDesk Edition Contact 800-668-8768, Phone Support 24/7. Email tdsupport@lwolf.com M-F 9am-5pm
Training Reference Materials
VIDEOS
- Matrix Settings: Manage how your info appears to clients (7 mins)
- Save Listing as Incomplete Status (2.5 mins)
- Add or Edit a Listing in Matrix (14 mins)
- Search Tips, Including Detailed Map & Speed Bar Searching (10 mins)
- An Introduction To Realist (7 mins)
- Matrix360 CMA (10.5 mins)
- Matrix Advanced Class (90 min)
- Matrix Tips (63 min)
- OneHome Webinar Recording (51 min)
- MLSTouch Webinar Recording (38 min)
- RPR Mobile for Residential (9 mins)
PDFS
Jump to a Section
Matrix Tips & How-to Guides
Matrix User Guides
- Comprehensive Guide to Matrix (66 pages)
- Tips & Tricks for Using Matrix
- Countries Blocked from Matrix Access
Setting Up Matrix
- Matrix Personal Branding Info (PDF)
- Matrix Branding Center (video)
- Custom IDX Search Link/Agent Webpage
- Client Portal Notifications (for Agents)
- Enabling GeoLocation for MLS Portal
- Setting Up a Team
- Import Contacts into Matrix (CSV file)
- Attribution Contact—Info for Agents
- Attribution Contact—Setup for Brokers
Matrix Search Tips
- Using Speed Bar Search
- Reverse Prospecting
- Using Symbols to Refine Searches
- Searching Public Records
Matrix Auto-Emails
Matrix Data & Stats
Creating Listings in Matrix
- Glossary of Matrix Data Input Fields
- Listing Input (Add/Edit /Copy) Tips
- Add a Listing from TransactionDesk
- Copying a Previous Listing and Photos
- Photo Specs for Listings
- Extending an Active Listing
- Status Change Guidelines
- Disclosing Net Sales/Admin Fees
Open Houses in Matrix
- Adding an Open House
- Virtual Tours, Open Houses & Showings Explained
- Matrix Virtual Open House
- ShowingTime Virtual Open House
Matrix Appraiser Tools
MLS Tools & Apps Help
*Note - Some tools not offered in all MLSs. Contact your MLS staff if you have a question on whether the product is available in your MLS, if unsure.
MLS Touch App
OneHome Portal & App
ShowingTime*
- Quick Start Guide
- Mobile App Guide
- Next Gen Quick Start Guide (Rev. 8/2023)
- Next Gen Knowledge Base
- Showing Beacon Quick Start Guide
- ShowingTime Settings Tips
- ShowingTime SMS Notification Opt-In
- Waitlist Feature
Realist
RentSpree*
- RentSpree FAQs
- Getting started webinar (Registration required)
REALTORS Property Resource (RPR)
Supra*
- How to’s
- One Time Use Codes
GRAR eKEY holders can create one-time use codes to provide access to your listings for infrequent users such as contractors, stagers, and out-of-area agents (MLS Members from Elmira-Corning, Ithaca, Mohawk Valley, and Binghamton (who use Sentrilock or a different Supra network (Binghamton)).
Domus Analytics Interactive Market Stats*
- Domus Benefit Flyer (2025)
- Quick overview video covering the Top 5 Reasons to Use Stats
- Domus University
- Domus Analytics Market Statistics Training (52 mins) In this full-length webinar for NYSAMLSs Members, learn how to navigate the newest version of Domus Analytics dashboards, interpret market data, and use advanced filters to better serve your clients.
Transact*
Starting June 18, 2025, the new “Transact” platform launched. This will eventually replace TransactionDesk and zipForm from Lone Wolf (likely by June 2026). This agent-centric platform combines the features of TransactionDesk with an upgraded, deal-centered workflow that enables agents to track the deal’s clients, paperwork, and timeline all in one transaction.
Note – All features are not available in Transact yet, such as Upload to Matrix from Data Input Forms. We expect to see that feature later this year.
Your existing data is still available in TransactionDesk and or zipForm (Otsego-Delaware members), and you can continue using the platform—or choose to try out the new Transact. Once we’ve fully migrated to Transact (expected in June 2026), all existing TransactionDesk data files will be view-only. Feel free to give it a try and know that this new tool is a work in progress. Use the normal support number to report issues or ask questions at 800-668-8768 or tdsupport@lwolf.com. Feel free to copy us so we can keep a list too at mlstools@grar.net.
We’ve created some tips and guides to help you get started with Transact:
TransactionDesk*
- Quick Start Guide and FAQs
- TransactionDesk Video Library
- Setting up Transaction Templates (for Agents)
- Setting up Transaction Templates (for Teams)
- Transaction Transfer FAQs
- Transaction Transfer (Broker Tools Guide)
- Cleaning Up Folders
- Fixing Upload Errors—Flatten a PDF
- Super User Notification Settings (Rev. 6/2023)
- Troubleshooting
- Lone Wolf Systems Status
