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CRMLS Launches MLS-Touch Realist Integration to 98,000+ Users
CHINO HILLS, Calif., Oct. 21, 2019 -- California Regional MLS and Prospects Software recently announced a new set of major enhancements that are now available in the MLS-Touch mobile app, a member benefit to CRMLS users. Enhancements include Matrix listing edit capabilities and access to Realist property and tax data from CoreLogic. With MLS-Touch, CRMLS users can now edit Price, Public Remarks, and Private Remarks for their listings on the go. They can also access important public records data associated with listings, such as ownership and occupancy, assessed land and building values, and property tax. This rollout follows a number of other MLS-Touch enhancements released in recent months to CRMLS users, including synchronization of contacts and favorites between MLS-Touch and Matrix platform and Client Portal. Carts and saved searches now synchronize between MLS-Touch and Matrix as well. These integrations create a seamless ecosystem between desktop and mobile MLS, keeping real estate professionals connected to their listing, tax, and client data from wherever they are, and making it easy and efficient to collaborate with clients during the home buying process. "MLS-Touch is popular with our users. I know they're going to appreciate these useful updates. The app provides a true mobile extension to all the critical data that they rely on. Adding tax and assessment data to the mobile experience will help our users look like the real estate experts they are, wherever they are," said CRMLS CEO Art Carter. "Since we launched the client data integrations earlier this year, we've had tremendous positive feedback from our MLS-Touch users," said Prospects CEO Charles Drouin. "We're very excited to have the newest features now available in CRMLS, bringing further benefits and efficiencies to real estate professionals." About California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS) California Regional MLS is the nation's largest and most recognized subscriber-based MLS, dedicated to servicing 98,000 real estate professionals from 34 Associations, 3 Boards of REALTORS® and 1 MLS. CRMLS is the industry powerhouse and thrives on providing the most relevant products and services to its subscribers. For more information on CRMLS visit www.crmls.org. About Prospects Software Prospects Software provides two of the most critical tools that real estate professionals rely on every day beyond their primary MLS - mobile MLS and CRM. MLS-Touch, also known as Prospects Mobile in Canada, keeps agents connected to listings, leads and contacts from anywhere, on any device. Prospects CRM gives agents a powerful tool to organize contacts and manage customer relationships. Prospects apps are intelligent, easy-to-use, and fully integrated with each other and with the CoreLogic Matrix multiple listing platform. For more information, visit www.prospects.com.
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Responsive Search Module Now Available in connectMLS
AUSTIN, Texas – dynaConnections Corp. debuted its highly-rated MLS solution, connectMLS™. The latest version includes vast enhancements to the search module within the agent portal. It also incorporates responsive design to provide an optimal user experience on any device without requiring an app, and facilitates convenient searches from anywhere. Responsive technology allows software developers to provide a clean, app-like interface without the drawbacks of native apps such as limited functionality, and mandatory downloads and updates. connectMLS™ has had a responsive client portal, listing input/maintenance module, home page, and more for years, and has applied the same intuitive design features (prominent icons/buttons, comprehensive menus) to its search module. Search components (including filters, map, and list views) are interdependent and update in real-time, so when data is added to the filter page, listing results will adjust accordingly and also display on the map. connectMLS users can navigate through the pages conveniently with ever-present toggle buttons. Robust mapping allows users to draw shapes or center on their location intuitively, and select from a series of layers. Listing results are displayed clearly on the map with clustered and color-coded pins, while the List view provides access to a series of responsive reports with swipe-able HD photos. The reports have been designed to help users view data easier and share with their clients. "Search functionality is critical to our users, so this wasn't something we took lightly," said dynaConnections President and CEO Tim Ford. "We researched extensively and conducted vigorous usability testing to ensure that the solution was both powerful and intuitive on any device. Based on the feedback and adoption metrics, we are confident that our efforts were worthwhile." For more information about the new release, visit the connectMLS introduction page or watch the connectMLS highlight video. About dynaConnections Corporation and connectMLS™ dynaConnections Corporation is an Austin-based real estate software company that is renowned for constant innovation and dedication to service. Rich embedded features and seamless integrations allow its flagship product, connectMLS, to be an intuitive, all-in-one real estate transaction manager for both agents and clients. For over sixteen years, dyanConnections and the connectMLS solution have been continually exceeding all standards of what the real estate industry expects from an MLS provider. For more information, visit: dynaConnections.com.
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CoreLogic Innovation Grows User Base To More Than a Million Real Estate Agents
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West Virginia Real Estate Professionals Gain Time-Saving Data Solution with Black Knight's MLS Connect for Paragon
Users can exchange listing data and upload a partial listing in zipForm®Plus with the simple click of a button FRASER, Mich., June 13, 2017 -- zipLogix™ is pleased to announce the North Central West Virginia Real Estate Information Network (NCWV) now has access to MLS Connect for Paragon, the advanced MLS data solution created by zipLogix™ and Black Knight Financial Services (NYSE: BKFS). The integrated tool provides NCWV members with the ability to seamlessly create listings in Black Knight's Paragon MLS system and easily imports listing data directly into the zipLogix™ zipForm® Plus transaction system. This helps users eliminate repetitive data entry into multiple applications and reduce rekeying errors for a more accurate, efficient real estate transaction. "As one of the leading MLS providers of West Virginia, our top priority is to empower our members with the ability to easily access and exchange high-quality data between applications, and MLS Connect for Paragon enables us to do just that," said NCWV Association Executive Marsha Simons. MLS Connect for Paragon integrates zipForm Plus® with Black Knight's Paragon MLS system to also help real estate professionals more easily manage transactions from their computers and/or mobile devices. With MLS Connect for Paragon, real estate professionals can use zipForm Plus® to fill out data input forms, get them signed and then quickly create a partial listing in Paragon MLS. Users can also import listing data directly from their MLS into a zipForm® Plus transaction, auto-populate data between Paragon MLS and zipLogix™ and leverage single sign-on for quick logins. "This solution responds to our customers' requests for seamless integration between the applications they regularly use and to reduce the duplicate data entry faced daily by so many agents," said Black Knight Real Estate Market Leader Chip McAvoy. "We are pleased to collaborate with zipLogix™ on this initiative for the benefit of our mutual customers." "Providing real estate professionals with the productivity tools they need to better manage their transactions is our number one goal," said zipLogix™ Chairman of the Board Mark Peterson. "Teaming up with Black Knight to create MLS Connect for Paragon will give our customers the advantage of saving valuable time on data access and entry when forming transactions." MLS Connect for Paragon is available from MLS providers that are partnered with zipLogix™. For additional information on this and other zipLogix™ products, please contact [email protected] or visit www.ziplogix.com/mlsconnect/index.asp for details. Fraser, Mich.-based zipLogix™ is a technology company created by, owned by and working for real estate professionals to improve productivity and efficiency industry wide. Its software automates and simplifies the repetitive and complex steps of real estate transactions, and is used by more than 650,000 REALTORS® across the country. Black Knight MLS Solutions, a division of Black Knight Financial Services, Inc., offers a suite of multiple listing service (MLS) systems and data to give real estate professionals more power to compete and add value to their customers. More information can be found at http://www.BKFS.com/MLS. About Black Knight Financial Services, Inc.Black Knight Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: BKFS) is a leading provider of integrated technology, data and analytics solutions that facilitate and automate many of the business processes across the mortgage lifecycle. Black Knight Financial Services is committed to being a premier business partner that lenders and servicers rely on to achieve their strategic goals, realize greater success and better serve their customers by delivering best-in-class technology, services and insight with a relentless commitment to excellence, innovation, integrity and leadership. For more information on Black Knight Financial Services, please visit www.bkfs.com.
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zipLogix and Black Knight MLS Integration Offered as Member Benefit by Jackson Area Association of REALTORS®
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Rapattoni Goes Live With RESO Data Dictionary 1.5 Platinum For High Desert Association
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. – Rapattoni Corporation announced that the High Desert Association of REALTORS® (HDAOR) in Hesperia, California, was among the first two MLSs in the nation to achieve official Real Estate Standards Organization’s (RESO) Data Dictionary v1.5 Platinum certification. HDAOR currently serves approximately 2,200 members and has been a Rapattoni MLS customer since 2001. Rapattoni is one of only two MLS software platforms in the country to have implemented the 1.5 Platinum Version of the RESO Data Dictionary certification. The RESO Data Dictionary is known as the real estate industry’s “Rosetta Stone” as it standardizes real estate data so that it translates easily between MLSs, brokerages and software companies, allowing them to access data from different MLS systems in a standard format without having to create a unique mapping for each MLS. “We are thrilled to be among the first vendors to implement the Data Dictionary v1.5 standard at the Platinum level. RESO is an important organization in our industry, and their efforts to standardize data have been successful because of our customers, like High Desert Association of REALTORS®," said Brian Tepfer, executive vice president and chief technology officer at Rapattoni. "Our team is very proud of this accomplishment.” “I am so delighted with Rapattoni for working with High Desert to accomplish this," said Diane Smith, executive officer at HDAOR. "Rapattoni is the best with stellar service and support! Their dedicated staff made this all happen.” “It’s exciting to see the High Desert Association of REALTORS®, along with the hard work and assistance of their MLS technology partner Rapattoni, achieve the highest level of RESO Certification possible for the latest version of the Data Dictionary,” said Jeremy Crawford, CEO, RESO. “Collaboration is vital to the success of data standards, and is what’s needed to fuel innovation for future products and services for all HDAOR’s brokers and agents on the Rapattoni MLS platform.” About Rapattoni MLS Rapattoni MLS provides advanced features such as integrated GIS parcel mapping, an integrated member management and billing system, the industry's most advanced RETS 1.7.2 data exchange system with RESO Web API support and RESO Data Dictionary v1.5 Platinum certification, integrated aerial photography, a robust statistics and trends analysis package, and language translation. Rapattoni MLS is compatible with the Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Safari, and Chrome web browsers, can be run on PCs and Mac computers, and works seamlessly on popular smartphones and tablets with a native app available for iOS and Android devices. About Rapattoni Rapattoni Corporation has been serving the real estate industry for over 46 years. The company provides an array of integrated products and services for real estate associations and MLS organizations, including an internet-based MLS, association management software, and integrated website services, along with hosting and technical support for each product. Rapattoni's association management customers represent more than 80% of the nation's REALTORS®. Rapattoni's headquarters are in Simi Valley, California. About RESO The mission of the Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO) is to create and promote the adoption of standards that drive efficiency throughout the real estate industry. RESO incorporated in November 2011 as an independent, not-for-profit trade organization that was previously a section of the National Association of REALTORS®. The RESO has more than 650 active members, including NAR, multiple-listing services, real estate associations, brokerages and industry technology providers. For more information, visit reso.org. For more information, contact Rapattoni's sales department at (800) 722-7338 or visit the Rapattoni website at rapattoni.com.
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CoreLogic Completes Multiyear Matrix Conversion Effort
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FBS Doubles Real Estate MLS Customer Base to 200,000+ in Four Years
FARGO, ND--(February 13, 2017) - Citing a series of "firsts" in software for supporting Multiple Listing Services in real estate -- first to offer a native mobile app, first to create a Web API with its Spark API technology, and most recently, first to power on-demand IDX websites for agents -- FBS, the real estate industry's leading innovator of MLS technology, doubled its flagship Flexmls System customer base in just four years to now serve more than 200,000 subscribers. Michael Wurzer, who is celebrating his 20th year as CEO at FBS, says, "I'm proud of the growth we've experienced welcoming in so many new customers while fostering deeper partnerships with existing customers -- many of whom have been with us for more than 20 years." FBS's growth is further bolstered by a client attrition rate that's less than 1 percent -- an unprecedented accomplishment for a technology company in any industry. "We've set some impressive benchmarks and we're definitely looking forward to the next twenty years," Wurzer added. He expressed that FBS's notable growth is the result of FBS being an employee-owned company focused on serving its customers. Kim Prior, FBS's VP of Marketing, adds, "Being 100% employee owned means that employee-owners have stake at the individual level; a sense of personal purpose and responsibility to exceed client expectations. Here, we enjoy an independence-driven, empowered culture that puts customers first and it shows." David Rifkin, FBS's Vice President of Flexmls Sales, offers a practical example of the importance of listening to customers at FBS, when he discusses FBS's focus on mobile. "Real estate professionals told us they needed to conduct business on mobile devices without sacrificing the robust features you find with a desktop experience," he explained. "With Flexmls, you can start a search on your laptop and finish it on your phone, with all the data being available wherever you are because of our powerful APIs keeping everything in synch. That's a major competitive advantage." FBS's focus on customers also is evidenced by its high Net Promoter Scores (NPS), which has become the leading standard measure of customer satisfaction among Fortune 500 companies. FBS has tracked NPS for over five years and has consistently scored above 80, a threshold that eludes some of the biggest business brands known for providing exceptional customer service, including Costco, Bose, Starbucks, Amazon, Virgin, and Apple iPhone. FBS is the only MLS Technology Vendor that measures and publicly discloses its Net Promote Score. About FBS, Creators of FlexmlsFBS is the leading innovator of MLS technology and one of the industry's three largest MLS technology providers, with more than 200,000 real estate professional subscribers. Its Flexmls® system is built on the Spark standards-driven technology platform, and is the MLS industry's first and most innovative Web API. Spark fuels real estate professionals' businesses collaboration tools with a mobile-first approach that delivers timely and accurate real estate information. Uniquely, as an employee-owned (ESOP) company, FBS staff has earned one of the highest customer service performance measurements in any industry (NPS Score 84). Based in Fargo, North Dakota, discover more about FBS at http://www.flexmls.com.
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Rapattoni Releases Mobile MLS Apps for iOS and Android
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Dayton Area Board of REALTORS Chooses Instanet
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 27, 2016 -- During industry group meetings of the Council of MLS being held this week, Instanet Solutions and CoreLogic® announced that the Dayton Area Board of REALTORS® (DABR) will be installing its TransactionDesk® platform, including Authentisign® and InstanetForms®. This means all members of DABR will receive Instanet's services as a member-benefit. TransactionDesk integrates deeply with CoreLogic® multiple listing and property information platforms, including Matrix™ and Realist®. Integration with these systems greatly reduces data entry by automatically populating transactions and forms with MLS and tax data, as well as populating transactions with documents attached to listings. For listing agents, these integrations also improve the workflow for attaching documents to listings. Martin Scrocchi, Instanet's CEO commented, "We are thrilled to be chosen by DABR. It is a testament to our products, services, integrations and our team. Instanet Solutions continues to add new enterprise clients at a record pace. More organizations are choosing our new TransactionDesk service as it enables comprehensive and complete end-to-end transaction management in one product while also leveraging unique and powerful integrations with Matrix and Realist resulting in the best possible user experience." "Dayton Realtors have been well served by CoreLogic's Matrix MLS platform, and we look forward to expanding that relationship with their Instanet service. Instanet's features will be an enormous benefit, allowing agents in the field or in the office to better serve consumers. We can't wait to roll it out," stated Dayton Area Board of Realtors president Michael Martin. About Instanet Solutions Instanet Solutions is a leading provider of real estate technology with over 500,000 licensed, paid user accounts of their various real estate focused products—Authentisign®, TransactionDesk®, InstanetForms®, and DocBox®. Instanet Solutions began delivering residential real estate technology in 1991 and is proud to be celebrating our 25th year of providing technology to the real estate world. Further information about Instanet Solutions and its products is available at www.instanetsolutions.com. About the Dayton Area Board of REALTORS® The Dayton Area Board of REALTORS® is a trade association representing over 2,700 REALTOR® and affiliate members in Montgomery, Greene, Darke, Warren, and Preble Counties in Ohio. As members of organized real estate, REALTORS® subscribe to a strict code of ethics and have access to numerous services and programs to enhance their professionalism. Since 1909, DABR has provided its members with the resources they need to ensure the continued growth and success of real estate practitioners to better serve the consumer.
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Greater Fairfield County CMLS Signs with zipLogix for MLS Benefit
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CRMLS Extends Partnership with Clareity Security
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Clareity Security LLC is excited to announce its renewed partnership with long-time customer California Regional MLS, CRMLS. This extension will continue the over 10-year relationship between Clareity and CRMLS. Clareity first began working with this organization in the pre-CRMLS days, back when it was SoCal MLS and MRMLS. Due to this long-standing relationship, CRMLS has played a vital role in helping innovate many of Clareity's software products. "CRMLS has not only been a loyal customer, but a true contributor to the Clareity brand and our products. Art Carter and his team have established themselves as true industry leaders and we're proud to see many MLSs follow in their footsteps," said Amy Gorce, President of Clareity. California Regional MLS is the largest MLS in the world with over 78,000 subscribers. CRMLS proudly uses two of Clareity's products: SAFEMLS PLUS and its Single Sign-On, SSO, Dashboard. As a method of demonstrating shareholder value to their local associations, CRMLS provides association branded dashboards to 38 shareholder associations. Later this summer, CRMLS will begin rolling out Broker Dashboards to interested brokers in their market. "Clareity has been an invaluable partner through the years in securing access to our services," said Art Carter, CEO of CRMLS. "Clareity brings a wealth of knowledge and innovation to our partnership. The SSO Dashboards have introduced an increase in end user convenience and improved the way we communicate with our subscribers." With SAFEMLS PLUS, Clareity monitors the MLS login security for every CRMLS subscriber ensuring the safest and most secure MLS access available. The sophisticated zero footprint solution provides the perfect balance of convenience and security, while ensuring only authorized users have access to valuable MLS resources. According to Clarity and CRMLS, both look forward to this relationship extension and are excited to leverage the technology to deliver the products and services of the future. For more information about Clarity Security or our MLS and Association products, visit clareitysecurity.com. About Clareity Security Clareity Security is the leading provider of security products and single sign-on services for the real estate and brokerage industries. Through innovation and over ten years of experience, Clareity Security offers multiple products including SAFEMLS PLUS, Single Sign-On Dashboards, Clareity Direct Connections, the vendor network Discover, and more. Clarity Security currently services over 675,000 real estate professionals in North America.
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W+R Studios Launches Cloud MLX, an Alternative Front End to Existing MLS Systems
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Spring in the Shenandoah: Solid Earth selected in Charlottesville
Huntsville, Alabama May 6, 2016—Solid Earth, Inc. has been selected in a national competition to deliver the Spring Enterprise Portal solution to the professional members of the leading Realtor Association in Central Virginia: The Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS. The site will replace and extend the site now featured at MyCAAR.com. Charlottesville has operated a consumer facing property search website for years, at one point using an older platform from Solid Earth. The new Spring Portal software will allow the Association to reach more consumers by providing additional information services. Spring is a mobile-friendly, responsive technology designed to work well on all IT devices from iPhones to Kindles to Desktops. Incorporating information from many data sources, the site will feature near real-time property listing data along with school information, local health care providers, flood and hazard information and more. The site allows consumers as well as professional members to create accounts. With an account consumers can save and follow properties and share their searches with friends. Professional members can see a Dashboard that measures the traffic happening on their listings and manage incoming inquiries from consumers. Spring also features a simple, affordable, responsive IDX option for Companies and Agents called Downstream IDX. The service is optimized for WordPress and other popular web platforms commonly used by real estate agents. Anne Gardner, Association Executive Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS®, had this to say about their selection of Spring: "CAAR and its members understand the need to provide Central Virginia residents (and beyond) a clean, professional, and easy-to-navigate home search engine whose foundation starts with accurate and timely data. This request was evident especially after CAAR surveyed local consumers on their home search wants and needs. CAAR looked at various platforms and decided to move forward with Solid Earth's Spring platform. It delivered in both functionality and design our consumers requested while maintaining the important relationship between the consumer and REALTOR®." Spring focuses on elevating the broker and agent as the local market expert while inviting the consumer into the heart of the transaction. Spring's responsive design eliminates the need for separate downloads installs or external mobile apps. About Solid Earth Solid Earth has been in the real estate software business since 1998, is owner operated and is focused exclusively on real estate software. The company has been located in historic downtown Huntsville, Alabama since its inception and does 99% of all work onsite, in house. The company sells and supports two products: LIST-IT MLS and Spring Consumer Portals. The LIST-IT system launched in 1998 and is being replaced by Spring. The Spring Platform is the exclusive consumer search portal for these organizations representing 10% of REALTORS nationally. About CAAR The Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS® (CAAR) is a trade association for real estate professionals in the Charlottesville area (including the City of Charlottesville and the Counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson).The term REALTOR® is a registered collective membership mark which may be used only by real estate professionals who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and subscribe to its strict Code of Ethics.
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The Greater El Paso Association of REALTORS® Chooses Solid Earth
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Tehachapi Area Association Signs Extension for Rapattoni MLS
SIMI VALLEY, Calif., March 22, 2016 – Rapattoni Corporation announced today that the Tehachapi Area Association of REALTORS® (TAAR) has signed a multi-year contract extension for the Rapattoni MLS software and has also added Rapattoni's Parcel Mapping service. TAAR is located in Kern County, California, and has been using the Rapattoni MLS since 2011. The Rapattoni MLS software provides real estate professionals with instant access to live listing data and other critical resources. The MLS includes a wide range of powerful searches, reports, and prospecting tools for agents, with an intuitive interface for desktop computers and notebooks as well as a responsive touch-based interface for mobile devices. It also leverages the industry's most advanced RETS 1.7.2 data exchange system, with RESO Data Dictionary 1.3 certification and a Listing Syndication Manager that empowers MLS staff and brokers to easily manage syndication feeds for third-party sites such as Zillow and Realtor.com. TAAR's MLS site includes Rapattoni's state-of-the-art mapping system with map layers showing current MLS listings and MLS listed sales, plus schools, restaurants, hospitals, and other points of interest. The integrated Parcel Mapping component leverages spatial parcel data to offer additional layers showing the physical layouts of properties and surrounding neighborhoods. In addition to the Parcel Mapping service, TAAR will receive a new map layer showing MLS Areas which will also be used to auto-populate data during listing input. Destyn Dagle, Director of MLS & IWS Software at Rapattoni, said, "Tehachapi's agents are going to love our parcel mapping system as well as the new map layer for MLS Areas. These tools make it easy for MLS members to create visually dynamic presentations based on map layers and parcel data." Carol Lawhon, Chief Executive Officer at TAAR, added, "Our agents have been very happy with the Rapattoni MLS since we first went live with the system five years ago. We're looking forward to seeing all of the new innovations that the company has on the horizon." About Rapattoni MLSRapattoni MLS provides advanced features such as integrated GIS parcel mapping, an integrated member management and billing system, the industry's most advanced RETS 1.7.2 data exchange system with RESO Data Dictionary 1.3 certification, integrated aerial photography, a robust statistics and trends analysis package, and language translation. Rapattoni MLS is compatible with the Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Safari, and Chrome web browsers, can be operated natively on PCs and Mac computers, and works seamlessly on popular smartphones and tablet devices using a touch-based interface. About RapattoniRapattoni Corporation has been serving the real estate industry for over 45 years. The company provides an array of integrated products and services for real estate associations and MLS organizations, including an internet-based MLS, association management software, and Integrated Website Services, along with hosting and technical support for each service. Rapattoni's association management customers represent more than 80% of the nation's REALTORS®. Rapattoni's headquarters are in Simi Valley, California. For more information, contact Rapattoni's Public Relations department at (800) 722-7338 or visit the Rapattoni website at http://www.rapattoni.com/.
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Black Knight’s Paragon MLS System Wins Top Honors for the Fourth Year in a Row in the 15th Annual Clareity MLS Customer Satisfaction Survey
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Clareity Released an All New SSO Dashboard — and It's Better Than Ever
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona – October 29, 2015 – Clareity Security just launched a new version of its popular Single Sign-On (SSO) Dashboard and its customers have never been more excited. After a year of design work and user experience testing, this product is considered Version 3.0 in Clareity's history of dashboards. The first customers to launch Version 3.0 were Dayton Area Board of REALTORS®, Maine Real Estate Information Systems, My Florida Regional MLS, and Ulster County Board of REALTORS®. Other early adopters include Statewide MLS, Intermountain MLS, MARIS, CTMLS, ReColorado, Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS®, and NNRMLS. Many more organizations are scheduled to follow soon. My Florida Regional MLS launched its Version 3.0 Dashboard last week. Ever since the go-live day, members have been reaching out to MFRMLS staff with praises. One member tweeted the following:   "Clareity's new dashboard design is modern, mobile responsive and easy to navigate. Launching this new dashboard was a seamless transition for our customers. We've received positive feedback," said Merri Jo Cowen, CEO of MFRMLS. Clareity brought in design and user experience (UX) experts Iteration Group to ensure the most professional and modern UI and UX. Iteration Group is respected for various clients including Quickbooks, NBC Universal, and Illumination Entertainment (Despicable Me – minions!) as well as popular apps Angie's List and ChowNow. With Iteration Group's design expertise and Clareity's knowledge of the real estate industry, the two teams collaborated to create the "dream dashboard" for agents, brokers and other real estate professionals. Completely redesigned and renovated, Version 3.0 has all the staple benefits of the original SSO Dashboard, but promises many new features. Some of the new features include Discover (a localized directory of top RE products and services), NAR Member Resources (a panel offering benefit programs and offerings from the National Association of REALTORS®), Affiliate/Sponsorship Marketing (a source for non-dues revenue), and "Assumed Identity" privileges for assistants and teams across all applications. The most popular new feature is the Notifications Module within the dashboard that allows users or groups of users (such as everyone within an office) to receive messages from the MLS and/or the Association. The messages can be in the form of on-screen notifications, badge alerts to specific products within the dashboard, or the more traditional inbox message. "Clareity has launched a few innovative products, but nothing compares to the excitement generated by this new dashboard. Version 3.0 provides everything an MLS or Association could need or want for the modern delivery of branded member services and communications," said Gregg Larson, CEO of Clareity Security. Clareity currently powers over 650,000 individual end-users accessing over 200 MLS and Association Dashboards and counting. Version 3.0 can also be customized and branded for the Brokerage community.
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Rapattoni Releases MLS Listing Syndication Manager
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Rapattoni is First MLS System Offering Integration with ListTrac Nationwide
San Diego – May 8, 2015 – ListTrac, known as the "Google Analytics for real estate listings," today announced that Rapattoni Corporation (Rapattoni), a leader in providing software and services for real estate associations and MLS organizations, is the first MLS system provider to offer ListTrac integration nationally for MLS customers who subscribe to the ListTrac analytics service. The move allows real estate agents and brokers using participating MLS systems powered by Rapattoni to track consumer engagement and measure online performance for properties listed across the Internet. With 100-plus MLS clients serving approximately 200,000 users nationally, Rapattoni is providing ListTrac integration for all MLS customers who subscribe to the ListTrac service. Each MLS will individually sign up with ListTrac to receive the analytics service, with the San Francisco Association of REALTORS® (SFAR) scheduled to be the first Rapattoni customer to roll ListTrac out to its members. ListTrac will provide SFAR member brokers and agents with a consolidated dashboard that provides deep metrics for all listings with statistics for every website upon which their listings are featured. According to Madeleine Talbot-Leighton, Product Manager at Rapattoni, this new service can be a major benefit to MLS firms as their member brokers and agents can now show sellers an enormous amount of buyer engagement occurring inside their own MLS system, as well as throughout their IDX broker and agent websites. "In real estate, information is power," said Talbot-Leighton. "MLS firms can now provide powerful analytics to their members who in turn can share this information with their clients. The impact is two-fold: MLS firms can demonstrate the value they deliver to their members every day, while their members can quantify for sellers the value they receive through the broker and agents online marketing activities." Trent Gardner, CEO of ListTrac, sees Rapattoni filling a vital role in helping MLS firms immediately deploy a broker- and agent-centric technology that will help them improve their members productivity. "As the first MLS system to offer ListTrac analytics nationally, Rapattoni is resetting the bar for the kind of information that agents and brokers need to compete in today's digital universe," Gardner says. Gardner explains that within a single dashboard, agents and brokers will know how often a listing is viewed on each site, the average time someone spends looking at a listing, and the number of leads they receive from each website. Moreover, agents and brokers will provide sellers with automated weekly reports that allow sellers to see and compare how well their listings are performing online. The burgeoning ListTrac recently announced it is partnering with Zillow to offer agents and brokers expanded reporting on their listings both on Zillow and across the Web. Today more than 200,000 agents are tracking a half-million listings using ListTrac. About Rapattoni MLS Rapattoni MLS is setting the standard with advanced features such as integrated GIS parcel mapping, an integrated member management and billing system, the industry's most advanced RETS 1.7.2 data exchange system with RESO Data Dictionary 1.3 certification, integrated aerial photography, a robust statistics and trends analysis package, language translation, the Rapattoni Secure Logon system featuring Adaptive Authentication technology, and the ability to operate a convenient Single Sign-On (SSO) identity portal. Rapattoni MLS is compatible with the Internet Explorer®, Firefox®, and Safari® web browsers, can be operated natively on PCs and Mac® computers, and works seamlessly on popular smartphones and tablet devices using a touch-based interface. About Rapattoni Rapattoni Corporation has been serving the real estate industry under the same name and management going on 45 years. The company provides an array of integrated products and services for real estate associations and MLS organizations, including an internet-based MLS, association management software, Integrated Website Services, and key-less Rapattoni Secure Logon with SSO identity portals for online security and convenience, along with hosting and technical support for each service. Rapattoni's MLS products are serving approximately 200,000 users nationally and its association management customers represent more than 80% of the nation's REALTORS®. Rapattoni's headquarters are in Simi Valley, California. For more information, contact Rapattoni's Public Relations department at (800) 722-7338 or visit the Rapattoni website at http://www.rapattoni.com/. About ListTrac ListTrac, known as the "Google Analytics for listings," is a complimentary, monitoring and reporting platform for real estate brokers, REALTORS® and sellers to measure user engagement data related to their listing content. ListTrac provides a holistic view of where and how listing content is being interacted with across the Internet. Located in Southern California, ListTrac's team has been building innovative and novel tools for the real estate and mortgage industries for over 12 years.
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MRED and Rate Plug Help in Horse Race to Sell More Homes
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MRED Continues to Meet the Standards
LISLE, Ill., April 13, 2015 -- Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED), Chicagoland's multiple listing service (MLS), has announced that the Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO) has certified MRED for RESO Data Dictionary 1.3. RESO is an organization that develops, adopts and implements open and accepted data standards and processes across all real estate transactions and provide an environment for the development and implementation of data standards and processes. RESO's Data Dictionary serves as the real estate industry's "Rosetta Stone" for real estate data. While hundreds of MLSs and other source providers gather data, the Data Dictionary ensures that each system "speaks" the same language. As MLSs across the industry adopt RESO standards, the industry will move towards an environment where real estate software becomes plug-and-play. Realtors® will be able to purchase off the shelf software and it will plug into any MLS that has implemented RESO standards. This is quite different than the state of the industry today, where it is extremely hard for new software to be used from one market to the next. It will be easier for real estate professionals to use MLS data in the products that they choose. They will have better options and the data that flows through their systems will be more accurate because the Data Dictionary negates the need for translation from one system to the next. RESO standards give more options and control to Realtors®. MRED's commitment to RESO is evidenced by being its first Charter Member and its continued participation in and support of data standardization efforts. These efforts are important to MRED customers, the real estate industry in general, and the consumer. MRED and other organizations that maintain these standards can more easily exchange information without degrading or losing data, resulting in more accuracy and less cost. New applications and services are developed because there is a wider audience to offer them to. dynaConnections, MRED's MLS vendor, also has a strong commitment to RESO. As another Charter Member of the organization, dynaConnections dedicates significant resources and time to remain on the front line of RESO initiatives. Technologists from both MRED and dynaConnections have worked closely to attain not only the Data Dictionary 1.3 certification but also to maintain MRED's Real Estate Transaction Standard (RETS) Server certification. "We're proud supporters of RESO and firm believers in the long-term power in its mission," said dynaConnections CEO, Tim Ford. "The organization is making great strides towards bettering the industry, and we're happy to contribute in any way possible." "I have a deep commitment to RESO, having served as its Board Chair for four years," said MRED President and CEO Rebecca Jensen. "RESO is important to me and to MRED. We will continue to support the setting of standards, and the providing of data and tools needed to meet the demands of real estate professionals and consumers alike." About MRED Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) is the real estate data aggregator and distributor providing the Chicagoland multiple listing service (MLS) to nearly 40,000 brokers and appraisers and 8,000 offices. MRED serves Chicago and the surrounding "collar" counties and provides property information encompassing northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin and northwest Indiana. MRED delivers over twenty products and services to its customers, complementing connectMLS™, the top-rated MLS system in the country for two years running according to the WAV Group MLS Technology Survey. MRED is the 2013 Inman News Most Innovative MLS/Real Estate Trade Association, and for four consecutive years the MRED Help Desk has been identified as one of the best small business centers in the United States and Canada by BenchmarkPortal. For more information please visit MREDLLC.com. About dynaConnections Corporation and connectMLS™ dynaConnections Corporation is an Austin-based real estate software company that is renowned for constant innovation and dedication to service. Its flagship product, connectMLS™, is a patent-pending, one-of-a-kind multiple listing service solution that is second to none with millisecond response time and ease of access on all devices and web browsers. Rich embedded features and seamless integrations allow connectMLS to be an intuitive, all-in-one real estate transaction manager for both agents and clients. For over thirteen years, dynaConnections and the connectMLS solution have been continually exceeding all standards of what the real estate industry expects from an MLS provider. For more information, visit: www.dynaconnections.com.
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Western Canadian Real Estate Boards Select Paragon as New MLS System
JACKSONVILLE, FL, Oct. 29, 2014 – Together, the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, and the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton have entered into an agreement with the MLS division of Black Knight Financial Services to replace their current MLS systems with Paragon during the summer of 2015. Paragon MLS features straightforward navigation and provides real estate agents with access to the information they need to help win new business and complete transactions. "We are excited to enter into a new business relationship with Black Knight," said Brad Scott, CEO of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver. "Our 11,500 members count on us to deliver exceptional service -- both now and in the future. After months of working with a team of members and staff to carefully consider our options, we concluded that the Paragon system provided the technology we needed." Paragon MLS is a dynamic software platform that helps make it easy for real estate professionals to manage their businesses and collaborate with clients using PC or Mac platforms or on mobile devices. In addition to Paragon's device and browser flexibility, the Black Knight system was selected for its intuitive design, multi-tasking capabilities, ease-of-use, professionally branded comparative market analyses (CMAs) and Client Connect portal to enable real estate agents and their clients to collaborate by sharing access to the MLS system. "While each collaborating board has unique business and system requirements, we work together in the interests of all our members," said Rob Philipp, CEO of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. "When the new systems are installed in 2015, we will achieve the financial and support benefits afforded a larger organization, yet retain the local controls so important to our individual associations." "We are very impressed with how exceptionally well-prepared these three boards were to communicate their requirements and their vision, and are fortunate to have this group as our inaugural partner in the Canadian MLS market," said Black Knight MLS Managing Director Rich Lull. "We look forward to meeting and exceeding their MLS technology needs, and we congratulate the boards for their extremely effective collaboration, which resulted in a great solution for them and their members." "In the end, we felt that the most important ingredient to long-term success would be the synergy created by the professionals in our organizations and those at Black Knight," said Ron Hutchinson, executive vice president of the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. "We're collectively committed to providing our REALTORS® with an excellent MLS system." For more information about these real estate boards, please contact Eileen Day, the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver's Director of Communication. To learn more about Paragon MLS or other market-leading MLS systems and public records data from Black Knight MLS Solutions, please contact Bob Morse at 650.863.4333. About Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver is an association representing more than 11,500 REALTORS® and their companies. The Board provides a variety of member services, including the Multiple Listing Service®. For more information on real estate, statistics, and buying or selling a home, contact a local REALTOR® or visit www.rebgv.org. About Fraser Valley Board of Real Estate The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board is an association of more than 2,700 real estate professionals who live and work in the BC communities of North Delta, Surrey, White Rock, Langley, Abbotsford, and Mission. The Board provides leadership and support to its members in their pursuit of professional excellence. Further information is available at www.fvreb.bc.ca. About REALTOR® Association of Edmonton The REALTORS® Association of Edmonton is a professional services association comprised of over 3,200 Brokers and Associates serving the greater Edmonton area. The strategic affairs of the Association are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, comprised of working REALTORS® and administered by an Executive Officer and a staff of fifty. The REALTORS® Association delivers professional education and advertises property listings on the MLS® System at REALTOR.ca and YEGisHome.ca, as well as in the Real Estate Weekly newspaper for the benefit of REALTORS® and their clients. About Black Knight Financial Services, LLC Black Knight Financial Services, a Fidelity National Financial (NYSE:FNF) company, is the mortgage and finance industries' leading provider of integrated technology, data and analytics solutions that facilitate and automate many of the business processes across the mortgage lifecycle. Black Knight Financial Services is committed to being the premier business partner that lenders and servicers rely on to achieve their strategic goals, realize greater success and better serve their customers by delivering best-in-class technology, services and insight with a relentless commitment to excellence, innovation, integrity and leadership. For more information on Black Knight Financial Services, please visit www.bkfs.com.
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Goomzee, Black Knight, Clareity Collaborate To Solve MLS Dilemma
Missoula, MT — September 10, 2014 — Real estate professionals supported by the Peoria Area Association of REALTORS® (PAAR) can soon access multiple MLSs in their market from a single mobile app solution. Goomzee, a leading provider of mobile MLS apps for real estate professionals, announced today that by collaborating with Black Knight Financial Services, makers of Paragon MLS system, and Clareity Security, they were able to combine access to multiple MLS systems for both Residential and Commercial customers and allow access from a single interface. "We have members that are commercial only, others residential only, and still others that participate in both but they had to access each MLS separately which was a major inconvenience," explains Brian Carroll, MLS/Technology Coordinator for Peoria Area Association of REALTORS®. "Thankfully the technical experts managing Paragon and Clareity were able to combine user authentication, and Goomzee was able to integrate with them and still maintain multiple systems from a single app so we protect access, but simplify accessibility. We are thrilled to better serve our members and the collaboration amongst our vendors to make this dream a reality." The local REALTOR® association has managed two separate MLS systems for their Residential and Commercial customers but until now, they had separate sites and login credentials to gain access. Since Goomzee's Mobile MLS solution connects to many MLSs and exposes their access from a single user-friendly interface, it was able to connect to both PAAR MLS systems powered by Paragon MLS. Goomzee's app detects if multiple MLSs are nearby and allows users to switch between them. They enter their login credentials and Goomzee authenticates against Clareity Security's SafeMLS system, then detects which database they have access to, and allows them to access agent-only information. "Solving technical challenges like this makes me so proud of our team's commitment to deliver upon our promise to meet and exceed the needs of our customers," says Black Knight MLS Managing Director Rich Lull. "I'm excited to work with other leading technology providers like Goomzee and Clareity Security to best serve our mutual customers." As the industry evolves, in many markets there are multiple or even competing MLS databases within close proximity. Often real estate professionals are members of more than one MLS, but have to maintain separate logins and access. Historically, MLSs have invested in tedious data share or aggregation projects to solve these access issues, sometimes costing $millions for third-party database, aggregation, and syndication services. Goomzee's Mobile MLS service connects to all major MLS system providers and can expose listings from multiple markets in a single, user-friendly interface, regardless of who their MLS system is provided by. By combining security integration with other leading technology providers, the service not only solves data aggregation and access issues, but saves MLSs and Realtor® Associations considerable expenses and delights their customers. "As we architected our listing database and mobile search tools, one thing we noticed was the fragmentation caused by maintaining separate sites or apps in each market which ultimately slows innovation," says Mike Sparr, Goomzee's CEO and founder. "Although a monstrous task we knew to truly add value to the industry and not be 'just another app' we needed to solve real industry problems. We looked at overlapping market disorder, data aggregation and slow performance complaints and decided to solve all three. It's great that other technology leaders like Clareity and Black Knight are helping us solve these issues that have plagued the industry, and I look forward to helping others soon." "We are pleased to be part of a solution that makes ease of access better for the members of Peoria Area Association of REALTORS®. Convenient, secure authentication services are cornerstone to the services we offer our customers. Kudos to Goomzee for recognizing SAFEMLS as a tool to help facilitate a better user experience for their solution," said Amy Geddes, EVP & COO of Clareity Security. Goomzee, Black Knight's Paragon MLS, and Clareity Security are in the final stages of integration testing, and PAAR members can access the new Mobile MLS apps this month. About Goomzee Goomzee celebrated its 11th year in business in 2014. The company began as an e-commerce application service provider, powering and hosting small business' e-commerce websites, but shifted to real estate technology just as the industry fell into turmoil to solve recognized gaps in mobile technology. The company has been serving the real estate industry since 2007, and multiple listing services since 2008. It's initial real estate product called Goomzee Connect allows agents to capture leads at the property via text message codes on sign riders and a lead capture system. After working closely with MLSs and providing it's service as a member benefit in nearly 30 MLS markets, representing over 296,000 agents, MLSs approached Goomzee to co-design a mobile solution that would best serve the needs of their members. Their current solution represents a culmination of their first-generation web solution, and two years of research and development to offer a platform that rivals the large portals. For more information, request a quote, or to schedule a personal demo, please contact Goomzee via http://www.goomzee.com. About Clareity Security Clareity Security, located in Scottsdale, Arizona, is the leading provider of data security, identity and access management and Single Sign On for the real estate industry. Our SAFEMLS products help over 120 MLS organizations and real estate professionals easily and effectively safeguard sensitive consumer information against unauthorized access and provides strong authentication solutions and revenue assurance for high value subscription services. In addition, Clareity Security provides a Single Sign On Dashboard to over 500,000 agents across North America through their local MLS. About Black Knight Financial Services, LLC Black Knight Financial Services, a Fidelity National Financial (NYSE:FNF) company, is the mortgage and finance industries' leading provider of integrated technology, data and analytics solutions. Comprised of technology offerings from the union of LPS and ServiceLink, Black Knight Financial Services offers leading software systems; data and analytics offerings; and information solutions that facilitate and automate many of the business processes across the mortgage life cycle. Black Knight Financial Services helps clients in the mortgage industry and beyond achieve their strategic goals, realize greater success and better serve their customers by delivering best-in-class technology, services and insight with a relentless commitment to excellence, innovation, integrity and leadership. For more information on Black Knight Financial Services, please visit www.BKFS.com.
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Following successful Flexmls® for iPhone release, FBS launches new Mobile Web furthering comprehensive mobile strategy
August 22, 2014 – FBS launches "new" Flexmls® Mobile Web on following successful launch of the Flexmls for iPhone App, setting the bar for mobile MLS. The "new" Flexmls® Mobile Web and native iPhone App are the first releases from the Flexmls® Mobile App suite which when complete, will include Flexmls® for iPhone, Android, Tablet (all native) and Mobile Web. The native Apps and Mobile Web deliver a seamless mobile MLS experience sharing the same design aesthetic, providing full access to MLS data (including customer information and saved searches) and, real-time data synch between systems, all made possible the Spark API foundation that powers the Flexmls® system. Some of the key shared features include: Quick Launch (entire MLS system can be searched from one place), Quick Searches and full access to MLS data including, all saved searches and favorites. One of the most powerful benefits of the system is real time synch; Agents can start working on their iPhone and then access the work they started immediately on their laptop via Flexmls® Web. Customer feedback on the native Flexmls® for iPhone App has been overwhelmingly positive so far; FBS expects the same strong reception with the "new" Mobile Web. Agents have tweeted, directly emailed and phoned in the accolades. Recently, after sharing accolades on Twitter, Jeremy Hart, an Associate Broker with Nest Realty, contributed to a Flexmls blog post citing simplicity and fast access to everything he needs as major win-factors in the new Flexmls for iPhone App. FBS CEO Mike Wurzer has taken calls from existing MLS executive clients complimenting the company on the impressive work, too. "I'm really excited to see our mobile investments paying dividends for our customers. Today's agent needs and deserves the best possible mobile MLS products and that's what we're delivering", says Wurzer. Flexmls® is on a major growth trajectory and will add 35,000 members to its current roster with conversions completed in 2014. These impressive growth numbers are coupled with the best customer retention in the business. Both variables are attributed to FBS' future-focus and consistent personal approach to service, more recently to their laser focus on delivering the pinnacle mobile experience via native Apps and the underpinning standards-driven Spark API platform. "We're delivering the pinnacle mobile MLS", says Kim Prior, VP Marketing and Spark Platform Evangelist. "The underpinning Spark API plus native development was the only path to deliver this truly unmatched and seamless user experience: full access to all MLS information, real-time sync across systems and shared design", says Prior. FBS is a 100% employee-owned company that's proud to provide personal service, future focused development and standards-driven, innovative products. FBS' Flexmls® system (web, mobile, IDX), is built on the standards-driven Spark API platform, connecting real estate professionals to their customers through great collaboration tools and real-time information. The Flexmls® system is used by 130+ MLSs representing 130,000+ Brokers and Agents. For 30+years FBS has led the way in standards-driven innovation. Through ongoing investment and continued innovation, FBS is 100% prepared to deliver excellence that MLSs and their members can trust for the long term.
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Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS® Chooses Black Knight Financial Services’ Paragon® for Its New MLS System
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – March 19, 2014 -- The MLS Solutions division of Black Knight Financial Services (formerly the LPS MLS Solutions division), announced today that the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors®, Inc. (GBRAR), which serves more than 2,500 real estate professionals throughout Baton Rouge, La., and surrounding areas, has chosen Black Knight's Paragon® MLS as its new multiple listing service system. Paragon MLS is a dynamic software platform that makes it easy for real estate professionals to manage their businesses and collaborate with clients. After considerable due diligence, GBRAR selected Black Knight's Paragon MLS system for its advanced features, such as superior multi-tasking capabilities that allow agents to respond to multiple opportunities at the same time; powerful and easy-to-use comparative market analyses (CMAs); innovative, resourceful tools for client collaboration; experience integrating public record data with the MLS; and the system's numerous mobile access options. Paragon MLS features intuitive, straightforward navigation and provides real estate agents with access to the information they need to help win new business and complete transactions. "After many months of evaluating and assessing various MLS systems, our selection committee chose the Paragon system for its breadth of robust features and the functionality it offers our members," said Ken Damann, MLS director for the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors. "We are all very excited to be partnering with a technology leader such as Black Knight Financial Services, and our members are looking forward to capitalizing on the efficiencies and conveniences the Paragon MLS system offers." "There are many features in the Paragon system that we feel will benefit our members and that will not only help their businesses, but that they will also enjoy using," said Bridget Fredericks, GBRAR president. "Clearly, the GBRAR staff is dedicated to providing outstanding service to their membership, and we are honored to have Paragon selected as the organization's MLS system," said Rich Lull, Black Knight MLS managing director. "We look forward to partnering with the GBRAR team in meeting and exceeding the needs of its membership." For more information about Paragon MLS or other market-leading MLS systems and public records data from Black Knight MLS Solutions, please contact Bob Morse at 650-863-4333. About Black Knight Financial Services, LLC Black Knight Financial Services, a Fidelity National Financial (NYSE:FNF) company, is the mortgage and finance industries' leading provider of integrated technology, data and analytics solutions. Comprised of technology offerings from the union of LPS and ServiceLink, Black Knight Financial Services offers leading software systems; data and analytics offerings; and information solutions that facilitate and automate many of the business processes across the mortgage life cycle. Black Knight Financial Services helps clients in the mortgage industry and beyond achieve their strategic goals, realize greater success and better serve their customers by delivering best-in-class technology, services and insight with a relentless commitment to excellence, innovation, integrity and leadership. For more information on Black Knight Financial Services, please visit www.BKFS.com.
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dynaConnections Releases connectMLS 4.1 - Enhances Mapping and User Experience
AUSTIN, Texas – May 3, 2011 – dynaConnections Corporation deployed connectMLS 4.1 to Midwest Real Estate Data’s (MRED) 38,000 members. The latest release of the browser-agnostic and fully customizable MLS system includes multi-function mapping enhancements, heightened end-user functionality, and new tools to help Realtors® increase their client base. Upgraded mapping features allow Realtors® to more efficiently work with listing information while increasing their presence in front of their clients. Realtors® can access the additional mapping tools from their search results and listing reports in connectMLS. Some of the map layers that can be turned on and off to highlight boundaries are parcels, school districts, zip codes, and flood plains. “In connectMLS 4.1, we took the system’s customization one step further by allowing Realtors® to alter their experience to better fit their business needs,” said Tim Ford, dynaConnections President/CEO. “The new features enhance how Realtors® interact with their clients while still providing the MLS staff with a necessary balance of control.” As an integral part of the connectMLS experience, the My MLS Homepage widgets now have additional customization options. Realtors® can add/remove widgets, adjust individual widget sizes, as well as redesign the appearance and functionality of their homepage. New widgets include an enhanced Client Favorites portal, which allows Realtors® to more efficiently manage and monitor clients’ properties of interest. In addition, Realtors® can customize system navigation between different clients and listings to fit their work style and boost their client service. The new Lead Capture widget allows Realtors® to view incoming leads from multiple portals (i.e. websites, social media sites, etc.), through a simple link or an advanced form, generated by connectMLS. Using the Lead Capture widget, Realtors® can easily review each lead and instantly transfer the information to their connectMLS client database. This widget accelerates the process of converting leads into clients, while eliminating repeated data entry. “dynaConnections continued their outstanding track record by being extremely accommodating to our requests for changes and enhancements,” said Russ Bergeron, MRED CEO. “Our customers quickly embraced the new features; again demonstrating the power and ease of use of connectMLS. This was the second major upgrade we have installed this year, and I continue to be very impressed with how expertly and error-free the process has been handled.” dynaConnections will be demonstrating connectMLS 4.1at the 2011 NAR Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo, May 9 – 14 in Washington, D.C. Visit booth #504 for a demo of connectMLS, or schedule a private meeting at http://dynaconnections.com/midyear11.html. About dynaConnections Corporation dynaConnections Corporation is an Austin-based company that is renowned for its constant innovation and dedication to service. dynaConnections provides an MLS solution, connectMLS, that is second to none with its millisecond response time and ease of access via all browser platforms. connectMLS is created to be both powerful and easy to use, and exceeds all standards of what the real estate industry expects from their MLS provider. For more information, visit: www.dynaconnections.com. About MRED Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) is a real estate data aggregator and distributor that provides the largest multiple listing service (by listing volume) to nearly 40,000 customers, with property information encompassing northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin and northwest Indiana. For more information, visit http://mredllc.com/ Learn more about dynaConnections Corporation.  
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