
August 1, 2012 | by Anne
Special thanks to Cheryl Ritchie from Huntingtown, MD for sharing this post on Active Rain! We are happy to hear MRIS.com is a great resource for you – thanks for spreading the word! DC Area Realtors..Have you explored MRIS website lately? by Cheryl Ritchie Oh, Boy. That is all I can say. Sunday is what I call Sun and Surf Day. I surf... Continue Reading

July 27, 2012 | by Anne
You know why MRIS customers are so awesome? Because you give us great feedback! As we mentioned in last week’s post, we are making adjustments to improve the way you enter and search for distressed properties. We understand this may take some time to get used to, but we believe this change was a necessary step in order to create a more consistent way to... Continue Reading

July 17, 2012 | by Dessie
Wondering where your map layers have gone? If you are using Safari as your browser, make sure you enable 3rd party cookies in your preferences settings. Use this quick checklist below: 1. Go to the Preferences in your browser. 2. Select Privacy settings. 3. Check the box to allow 3rd party cookies. For more information on the new school boundary... Continue Reading

July 12, 2012 | by Tim
Unfortunately, due to market conditions, there are a number of distressed properties on the market. A distressed property is a home that is underwater (short sales); pending foreclosure; or has been foreclosed and is lender owned. Each of these distressed property types has distinct legal and financial obligations which impact the sale of the property. As a listing agent, you want... 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

June 14, 2012 | by Tim
The new photo report makes it easy to print out all listing photos at once. Simply select the “Photo Report – Customer” option in your report list to create the PDF report. Feel free to select multiple listings and print them at the same time! This is a great report to share with your clients. The Customer Photo Report allows... Continue Reading

June 12, 2012 | by Anne
We’re happy to see so much response to our latest Matrix map layer enhancement! The new School Boundary layers are designed to give you the resources you need to find the school information you’re after. To help clarify some of the questions we’ve heard so far, we summed up the 8 things you need to know: School map layers are... Continue Reading

June 6, 2012 | by Anne
Save time and give clients the answers they’re after with the new school boundary layers available in Matrix! Interchangeable map layers make it easy to view High School, Middle School and Elementary School boundaries. Information on the listing’s school district is provided by Great Schools. Once you’ve selected a property and identified its school district, utilize the Great Schools link to view... Continue Reading

May 22, 2012 | by Kirk
Often, when I tell people I’m a product manager, I’m welcomed by an oh-so-familiar blank stare and a polite smile. It’s been said that the best way to gain understanding with someone is to relate the topic to something they already understand. And in relation to what real estate professionals do, the closest comparison is the work done when learning... Continue Reading

April 27, 2012 | by Neal
Now that the weather and the market are both heating up, there may be listings your buyer is interested in, but for various reasons cannot make an offer on (the list price may be too high or the property is under contract). To keep track of these listings we offer Watched Listings. The Watched Listings icon can be found on most... Continue Reading