Short Sales and Bank of America Policy Statement

February 13, 2013  |  by Michelle

Some Real Estate licensees have received correspondence from Bank of America regarding the entering of Short Sales in the MLS and the marketing of properties. Certain policies proposed by Bank of America violate the MRIS Rules and Regulations and, in certain circumstances, may violate the Code of Ethics and state licensing law. A number of MRIS customers reached out to... Continue Reading

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Entering Distressed Properties

February 12, 2013  |  by Michelle

Last year, we launched the Transaction Type field designed to help improve the way you enter and search for distressed properties. Whenever you’re entering distressed properties, please refer to the definitions list below, and remember, if you currently have multiple transaction types selected for a listing, please edit your listing to select on transaction type. Standard sale refers to a property... Continue Reading

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Choosing an Architectural Style for Listings

December 18, 2012  |  by Jess

Have you ever tried to search for a particular architectural style using a home search tool? Often it’s like trying to find a needle in a haystack. Help improve the chances of interested buyers finding your listings with this great tip from our friends in the Compliance Department: Are you unsure about what to choose as a home’s Style? Not... Continue Reading

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Setting Your Preferences to Show Temp Off Listings

December 7, 2012  |  by Jess

Happy Friday! Today we have a special treat for you – a tip from our friends in the Compliance Department regarding Temp Off listings. Suzanne writes: Please be aware that in Keystone your results under “All” will not include Temp Off listings. To include these listings, you’ll need to set your Preferences to include them. Follow the steps below to... Continue Reading

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Gold Medalist Announced! See Who Won the MRIS Compliance Olympics.

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

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MRIS Compliance Olympics: Go For the Gold!

August 10, 2012  |  by Anne

We are closing out this Compliance Olympic week with a full list of all available events.  Remember, each event you participate in counts as one entry toward winning the $500 Visa Gift Card.  So go for the gold and enter all five events!  Click here to view official MRIS Compliance Olympic Rules. The contest has been extended to Monday, August... Continue Reading

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MRIS Compliance Olympics: Displaying Listings On The Internet

August 9, 2012  |  by Anne

Bravo to all of our “athletes” out there who are working hard this week with the MRIS Compliance Olympics!  In this event, we are testing your knowledge on displaying listings online.  Follow the link below to participate.  Remember, each MRIS Compliance Event you participate in will put you one step closer to the $500 Visa Gift Card grand prize! MRIS Compliance Olympics:... Continue Reading

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MRIS Compliance Olympics: Photo Event

August 7, 2012  |  by Anne

This event should be a crowd favorite due to the ease of use of Media Connect.  With fast photo uploads, its easier than ever to add a photo within  ______ hours of adding a new listing. Know the answer to the fill in the blank? Then participate in the Photo Event below for your chance to win a $500 Visa... Continue Reading

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Warm Up for The Compliance Olympics Next Week!

August 3, 2012  |  by Anne

Even from across the pond, the excitement for the 2012 Summer Olympics is contagious!  MRIS has decided to partake in our own version, the Compliance Olympics!  Starting next week, we invite you to participate in multiple “events” consisting of various compliance topics.  Photo uploads, password sharing and status changes are just a few of the events.  Each event will consist of five compliance... Continue Reading

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New Agency Type Effective July 1 for Virginia

June 27, 2012  |  by Michelle

Effective July 1, 2012, Virginia Agents have a new agency type called Non-Agency.   This new agency type appears on the Selling/Rental Agency Pick List.   The Selling/Rental Agency Pick List only appears when the status is changed to SOLD. What is “Non-Agency?  Non-Agency occurs when the real estate licensee does not represent either party to the real estate transaction and acts... Continue Reading

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