
September 17, 2012 | by Debbie
Have you checked out the real estate search tool on WashingtonPost.com lately? MRIS recently joined forces with The Washington Post to power their online real estate search tool. Now when consumers search for properties on WashingtonPost.com, they are searching active listings provided by MRIS. This means more exposure for you and more leads! The Washington Post’s website traffic was recently... Continue Reading

August 17, 2012 | by Debbie
Do you serve clients who speak Spanish? Authentisign, MRIS’s e-signature solution, is now available in English and Spanish! By simply clicking the “Spanish” link near the top of the screen, all of the Authentisign functions automatically switch to Spanish. It’s that easy! To switch back to English, click the “Inglés” link. The following is a sample translated email: Please note: The documents you... Continue Reading

August 15, 2012 | by Debbie
Congratulations to all of our “athletes” who trained hard and competed in the MRIS Compliance Olympics this past week! From photos to remarks to displaying listings online, the series of five online events were designed to test your Compliance knowledge. The overall fan favorite was the status changes quiz which received the most contest entries. And now, the winner selected at... Continue Reading

June 19, 2012 | by Debbie
Avoid delays, eliminate red tape and increase your revenue stream with the Fannie Mae Short Sale Assistance Desk (SSAD). SSAD helps you resolve post-offer issues encountered during a short sale faster than ever before by allowing you to submit eligible cases directly to Fannie Mae. Since MRIS launched SSAD earlier this year, approximately 85% of submitted cases have been successfully resolved... Continue Reading

May 1, 2012 | by Debbie
In case you missed it… John L. Heithaus, MRIS’s Chief Marketing Officer, was featured on NewsChannel 8’s NewsTalk with Bruce DePuyt, discussing the state of the Mid-Atlantic area real estate market. Watch below, but fast-forward to minute 21!

April 25, 2012 | by Debbie
Nationwide Open House Weekend is April 28-29. It’s just what it sounds like… thousands of REALTORS® across the country in conjunction with their state and local associations will hold open houses on the same weekend. There are over 4000 open houses scheduled this weekend in the MRIS area. Make sure your open houses are entered to make the most of this... Continue Reading

April 10, 2012 | by Debbie
Continued Gains in Median Sale Price in the DC Metro Area; Up 7.8% Year-over-Year Overview Pricing in the DC Metro Area continued recent positive trends, with year-over-year median sale price gains in March and in the first quarter of 2012. Active inventory remains low compared to demand, with only 3.2 months of supply. Foreclosures continue to account for a decreasing... Continue Reading

April 6, 2012 | by Debbie
Tell all your “peeps” to visit MRIS-U this week to sign up for one or all of the upcoming Tool Tip Tuesdays! You don’t have to hunt for the information you want. In 45 minutes, you will learn tips and tricks that will make you more productive. The April and May schedule is now available and includes a brand new assortment... Continue Reading

March 28, 2012 | by Debbie
Whether you’re putting a new listing on the market or submitting an offer, determining a property’s market value is an important part of your business. That’s why MRIS is now offering the Home Pricing Wizard and Cloud CMA for those customers looking for supplemental CMA reports to add to their marketing toolkit. Both products allow you to quickly and easily... Continue Reading

March 23, 2012 | by Debbie
Bank of America says it has begun a pilot program offering some of its mortgage customers who are facing foreclosure a chance to stay in their homes by becoming renters instead of owners. Click here to read the original article from the Wall Street Journal. BofA Tests an Option to Foreclosure: Lender Lets Owners Stay in Homes, Rent From the... Continue Reading