Why Take This Course?

The GLVR MLS is a powerful tool for Realtors in helping clients buy and sell properties.  The capabilities of the system are not usually fully known by members and this course will demonstrate the basics of how to list properties, use various search tools, generate reports and utilize marketing capabilities.  The course will also review the GLVR MLS Rules and Regulations including common errors and violations and how best to avoid making these mistakes, which can result in fines or disciplinary actions.  Join MLS Director, Mallory Siegfried & Director of Professional Development Allyson Lysaght for tips and tricks on using the platform.  Rob Williamson from CRS will also present on using the CRS platform to its full capability including how to access current sales information on all properties, including FSBOs, find data on property neighbors, schools, the subdivision and even flood conditions, and view an owner’s mortgage obligation to help negotiate a price. CRS topics will include:

• Search options from the CRS homepage
• Profile and settings page
• Sample searches
• Search results and fields
• Map view and map layers
• Measuring tool
• Comparables
• Advanced property searches
• Prospecting
• Area map
• Subdivision searching
• Mailing labels and exports

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:

1. List a property with all required fields completed correctly.
2. Understand common MLS violations and how to avoid them.
3. Utilize the MLS to prepare CMAs
4. Understand how to search, prospect, and use map layers on CRS
5. Produce marketing materials via the CRS platform