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About Tim

Tim joined MRIS in April 1996, and worked his way through the help desk and education departments, eventually becoming the Manager of Education. He joined the Product Management department in 2003 and has been the Matrix Product Manager since 2005. Tim is a Certified Product Manager, leads the Appraiser Advisory Group, and is a member of the National Association of REALTORS Green Task Force. Prior to MRIS, Tim was a Realtor and served in the United States Navy. His well-rounded experience gives Tim a greater understanding of the needs and challenges of MRIS customers, as well as a unique perspective on the ever-changing real estate industry. His customer-first focus and standard for excellence is evident in all of his initiatives. Tim learned to appreciate the finer things in life – the Green Bay Packers – while growing up in Wisconsin. During the off-season, Tim enjoys spending his free time with his wife and two sons.

What three things could Tim not live without? TiVo, Iced Tea, and the Green Bay Packers

What are Tim’s favorite saying or quotation?

If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over? John Wooden

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Check! It’s all About Choice With The New Keystone Homepage!

April 11, 2012  |  by Tim

As the Keystone product manager, I wanted to share with you a couple of the major goals we had in creating the new Keystone Homepage. Make it faster for you to edit your listing Make it simple to find the fields you want to edit Make it available on all major browsers We think we’ve accomplished these major goals, but... Continue Reading

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Clean, Crisp and FAST: Introducing the New MRIS Slideshow!

March 8, 2012  |  by Tim

A photo speaks a thousand words – especially in real estate. That’s why we’ve upgraded the biggest decision making tool of them all, the MRIS Slideshow. With more than 90,000 Matrix Email+ links sent every day, your clients will love the new modern design and added perks! Not only are photos bigger, they sport a higher resolution so clients can... Continue Reading

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Keystone Product Manager Tim Campbell Describes The Exciting Changes Ahead

February 6, 2012  |  by Tim

You know what I love? You guys! There is not another MLS in the country that has customers who are willing to share their knowledge for the good of all, and we truly thank you for that! I’m the Product Manager for Keystone and I’m glad to report that most of your comments from the Keystone: A New Year Ahead... Continue Reading

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Hint, Hint: New Media Connect Changes Help You Remember Which Photo is Which

November 17, 2011  |  by Tim

We recently made a few of small changes in Media Connect that are designed to help improve photo accuracy.  For example, Media Connect now displays the picture file name as it appears on your computer.   This can be a little confusing, so the best way to explain this is with an example. If your photo is named “House deck_8904049.jpg” on... Continue Reading

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New Additions to Media Connect are on the Horizon While KPU is Scheduled to “Sunset”

July 26, 2011  |  by Tim

Starting next week, Keystone Photo Upload (KPU) will no longer be available as an option to upload photos.  Since the launch of Media Connect in early May, there have been two photo upload options to help transition into using a brand new (and highly improved) photo upload system.  But the time has come to “sunset” KPU and to start using... Continue Reading

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Matrix Mapping Welcomes Improved Property Locations!

June 23, 2011  |  by Tim

Matrix welcomes new mapping enhancements! Now, the location of a property (meaning the property push pin) is located at the center of the lot property, instead of being located at street level. Moving the location of the property to the center of the lot will: Improve Matrix map search accuracy Ensure a more accurate identification of the listing’s location Avoid... Continue Reading

Media Connect and the End of the 157 Scene Code Picklist!

April 22, 2011  |  by Tim

One of the goals for the new Media Connect product was the elimination of the scene code picklist. The scene codes grew to almost 160 possible options to describe the photo and we were still receiving suggested new scene codes every week.  Despite so many options, many of the scene codes did a poor job of adequately describing the photograph.... Continue Reading

Fast & Easy Photo Upload with Media Connect

April 1, 2011  |  by Tim

Think uploading photos to Facebook is easy?  Maybe you find Shutterfly.com and Flickr.com super easy to use as well.  In our development process for Media Connect, we were inspired to emulate the most popular photo uploading applications used today.  If you can upload, sort and edit photos on any of those sites, then get ready to become a pro with... Continue Reading

MRIS Media Connect to replace Keystone Photo Upload! Download the latest AdobeFlash!

March 14, 2011  |  by Tim

Move over Keystone Photo Upload, MRIS Media Connect is coming soon to improve every aspect of uploading photos to the MLS! Thanks to all of your feedback and suggestions to improve the current Keystone Photo Upload process, Media Connect is designed to alleviate some major areas of concern from multiple photo upload to Internet Browser compatibility and much more. Set... Continue Reading

Improvements to the Keystone Photo Upload Process

February 4, 2011  |  by Tim

If you have ever added a listing with photos, there is a very good chance you’ve made a suggestion or five on how to improve the overall photo uploading experience.  Maybe you called customer support, became frustrated, or both.  Product Management Team and I are fully aware of the current issues, and are happy to announce we are in the process... Continue Reading