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This user's guide will help you to use and place listing's on MLSdetails.com™. In no time at all, you can easily place, edit
and manage your listing's. You will also find answer's to FAQ's in the appropriate categories below.
Quick Link's To Specific Category
Who Can Place Listings on MLSdetails.com?
Only licensed real estate professionals can place listings on MLSdetails. Your local and state authorities, as well as listing agreement
will determine your right to sell and market real property. We require our listing members to provide a verifiable license # and professional
designation to the state in which one exists when creating an account. All new accounts require administrative approval before listings
can be placed.
FAQ: Can FSBO's list on MLSdetails.com?
No. Only licensed real estate professionals can list on MLSdetails.com.
FAQ: Can my assistant place listings on MLSdetails.com?
Yes, so long as it is your listing account he/she uses to place the listing.
FAQ: Do I need to note in my listing agreement that I will list a property on MLSdetails.com?
That is up to you and your listing party. It could not hurt. This is usually accomplished by general notice of online maketing and advertising.
FAQ: I signed up to place listings, it says my account is not approved yet?
Yes, all new accounts require administrative approval. This is done to prevent unwanted solicitations and/or spam. Please be patient, as your
account is probably next on the list to be reviewed. You will be emailed when your account is approved.
FAQ: I tried to create an account but was denied, why?
Please note that only licensed real estate professionals can have an account. MLSdetails.com reserves the right to deny account service for any reason.
Please contact us for more information regarding account services.
Starting Out / Account Sign Up
To sign up and place your listing's, click on the "Place Your Listings, It's Free" link on the bottom of any page. On that page you will see
a form to be completed by you. Each individual who plan's to place there own listing's will need to complete this form. Note, items
marked with a red asterisk are required for your account to function properly. We do not sell your information and utilize the highest
Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption possible for secure transactions when needed. If you do not have certain information that
is asked to be entered, simply leave it blank. You can edit your account information at any time after this is completed. PLEASE be
sure to wright down your login and password. When finished, your account information, login and password will be emailed to you.
Once your account is "active" you can login to your control panel to place listings. Please Note: All new accounts require
administrative approval to prevent spam and other unwanted solicitations. Once ok'd, you will be notified by email that your
account is "active". Please be patient.
Login To Your Control Panel
Once your new account is "active" you can login with the "Login" and "Password" you created during the account signup process. This
information should have been emailed to you as well. To login, simply click on the "Login to My Control Panel" link on the bottom of
any page. Once there, enter your login and password information and click the "Login" button.
Lost Password
To retrieve your password you must create a new one. Simply, click "[ Password Reminder ]" at the login page. Enter the email to
which you used to sign up with. Your new password will be email to you. Please wright it down.
Your Control Panel
Your control panel is made up of several modules outlined by dotted lines. The first (as shown below), is where you can add listings,
edit your current listings, and return to your control panel.
The second module (as shown below), is your personal logo / photo. This is the photo that is displayed on your personal
page. To upload your personal photo / logo, simply select the "browse" button > locate the photo > click "Submit Image". This
photo / logo can be changed at any time by you.
The third module (as shown below) is your personal account information (not your listing's information). You can edit / update
this information at any time when you are logged into your account. To do so simply change whatever info you want and click
"Submit Information".
The forth module (as shown below) is statistical information such as the date you created your account, date updated your
account, and the number of website visitors to your personal information page.
Adding Listings
To add a new listing click on the "Add Listings" link on the top of your control panel. Once there you will see a form for you to enter
your listing's information. Please avoid using ALL CAPS. Example information to enter (w/out quotes):
Listing Status - Only type/use one of these below with out quotes:
"Active"
"Sold"
"Under Agreement"
"Open House"
"Available"
"FSBO"
"Rental"
"Just Reduced"
NOTE: You must mark your listing Sold or otherwise if it has been. Sold listings can remain, but are usually deleted after some time. This is
done to help you show off your sold listing(s). If the status has changed for a listing, or is no longer available, you must note such. Please see
our Rules & Regulations for more information on use of this field.
MLS# / Listing # - Can be any number/letter combination.
Listing Title - Whatever you would like. NOTE: This is also the title to that individual listing's webpage.
Description - The listings description. NOTE: This field is highly monitored by Administration. We stress for you to please use
it responsibly. Please see our Rules & Regulations for more information on use of this field.
Lot Size - Measured in acres. example: "1.25", "0.50"
Living Area - Measured in square feet. example: "1250.00"
Your Listing's Address - If you check to display Property Address the entire address will be located with
Google™ Maps and displayed to the general public (everyone). If you do not check the box, only the city and state
will be located with Google™ Maps and displayed to the general public. Other account holder's do not have access nor
can they view the listing's address. Note: The city and state is by default always displayed to the public.
Listed Price - This is in the format "389500.00"
Directions - You can provide specific driving directions if you like.
Year Built - This is in the format "1997"
Agent Commision - This is in the format "6" or "3.5" NOTE: This in not required to be noted.
Estimated Taxes - This is in the format "1245.00" and is estimated for the year.
Virtual Tour URL - This is the entire web address (URL) to your listing's Virtual / 360 Degree Tour. This is compatible with
almost every Virtual Tour provider. Example: "http://www.mywebsite.com/whatever/whatever/index.html"
Out Buildings - If you require an additional out building type, simply contact us and it will be added free.
Appliances Included - If you require an additional appliances included type, simply contact us and it will be added free.
Features - If you require an additional Listing Feature (i.e. New Roof, Updated Kitchen), simply contact us and it will be added free.
Garage - Please select Attached, Detached or None.
# of Cars For Garage - Enter the number of vehicles the Garage can accomodate.
Basement - Please select either Crawl Space, Full-Finished, None, or Partially Finished.
When finished entering your listing's information, click the "Submit Listing" button. You should see a notification on the top of your
Control Panel that your listing was successfully entered.
Editing Your Listing
To edit your listing login to your Control Panel, click "Edit Listings". All of your listing's will then be displayed below. Choose the
listing you wish to edit. You will now see that listing's specific information (ie. Main Image, etc.). Simply replace only the information
you would like changed and click "Submit Listing" at the bottom. A confirmation of the changes made should be listed on the top
of your Control Panel.
"Featured" Listing (To Get More Buyers/Visitors To Your Listing)
When you want one of your particular listings to appear in more search results, achieve higher search rankings, and overall receive
a greater number of home buying visitors to that particualr listing, you can declare it as a "Featured" listing. An added benefit of making
a particular listing "Featured" is the ability to place your own banner ad on almost every page of MLSdetails™. To make your
listing "Featured" is easy, see below.
If you are entering the listing for the first time, after completing the form with your listing's information, click "Submit Listing"
you will then see on the top of your Control Panel a choice for you to make it "Featured". Simply select the number of days you
would like to have it "Featured". You will then be brought to a Secure Checkout.
If you wish to make an existing listing "Featured" you would simply select "Edit Listings" in your Control Panel, choose the listing you
would like to have "Featured", then from the top of your Control Panel, click the number of days you would like to have it
"Featured". You will then be brought to a Secure Checkout.
FAQ: I made my listing "Featured", what do I do now?
As soon as you checkout, your listing is in "Featured" status. You don't need to do anything.
FAQ: Will I be notified if my listing is going to expire from its "Featured" status?
Yes, you are emailed 5 days prior to when your listing will become non-featured. Giving you the chance to renew your "Featured" status.
FAQ: I made my listing "Featured" and it is not at the top of the search results, what's going on?
When a listing is "Featured" it is controlled by a separate algorithm. This places your "Featured" listing higher on an overall greater number of search
results than that of a regular listing. To quantify a detailed description of this would be near impossible given the number of variables.
Displaying Your Banner Ad(s)
Users can place a 234 wide x 60 height banner ad on almost every page of MLSdetails™. How can I do this? Only when you
make one of your listing's "Featured" can you upload your own banner that will automatically be randomly displayed to home buyers
on MLSdetails.com. Each listing you make "Featured" allows you one banner ad to be placed for that listing. This is done to acheive
a greater number of home buying visitors to a particular "Featured" listing. Each "Featured" listing's banner ad will
automatically click through to the "Featured" listing you assign that banner ad too.
If you do not have a 234 wide x 60 height banner ad, you can use the one below. This will work perfect, simply save the image below
onto your computer, and when uploading a banner ad, simply find and use this one. It will link to your "Featured" listing giving that
listing more visitors.
FAQ: How do I make my listing "Featured"?.
Simply login to your account, select edit listings, select which listing you wish to make featured, at the top, click whichever length of
time you want that listing "Featured". You will be brought to a Secure Checkout. That's it, your done, your listing is now "Featured".
FAQ: Can I upload flash or use a URL to my Banner Ad?
No. Only the designated formats are allowed for banner ads.
FAQ: I uploaded my Banner Ad, but don't see it on MLSdetails.com, what's going on?
All banner ads are randomly displayed for Home Buyers on MLSdetails.com. This is done to make it fair for everyone.
Deleting / Removing a Listing
To delete or remove a listing entirely, users must log in to their account, select "Edit Listings", select the listing you wish to delete, at the
bottom of the listing's information, click the "Remove Listing" button. Warning: This will delete all of that listing's information and photos. The listing's
information cannot be recovered once deleted.
Getting an Error Message
If you are getting an Error Message anywhere on the site, please be sure you have properly and completly filled in the required information.
Otherwise, please contact MLSdetails.com with the specific page and error message you are getting.
Free Logos For Use on MLSdetails™
Use can use these logos below anywhere on the site. Simply right click > Save Picture As > whatever.jpg . Then simply upload that photo when logged
into your account. We will be adding more logos soon. If you do not see your logo, contact us
here to request it free.
Using The Photo Gallery **
All photos uploaded are automatically resized. You do not not to edit them to fit. If anything, you may need to reduce the actual file
size. This is done by usually just reducing the width and height of the photo yourself and then uploading it again. If you need assistance doing
this, just let us know. The ideal size for your uploaded listing photo is 320 wide x 240 height.
Using the Photo Gellery once or twice, you will be an MLS-pro™ in no time:
Login to your control panel/account. Click "Edit Listings". Select the listing you wish to add photos too using the Photo gallery. You should now see
a link/icon called "Photo Gallery". Click on the Photo Gallery link.
You will now see "Photo Gallery (Your Listings Information)" and below this, "Submit Photo Information". To upload a Gallery Photo for that listing
select the image you wish to use by clicking "Browse". Next, give that listing a brief Title. You can also provide a brief description of what that photo
is about. When finished, click the button "Submit Photo Information". To add an another photo, simply repeat the steps above.
Note: Only different photos of that particular listing and its details can be used in the Photo Gallery (House, Garage, etc.). We ask that you use no more
than 5 photos within the Photo Gallery. Abuse of the Photo Gallery cannot be tolerated and can result in complete account removal from MLSdetails.
If you wish to add more than five but less than ten photos for a particular listing within the Photo Gallery, we ask that you make that listing "Featured".
Can I Add a Feature for My Listing? (ie. Water View, New Roof, etc)
If you would like a specific Feature added for your listing, just ask and we will try to add it. Note: We may not be able to, but will try.
Proper / Preferred Etiquette
Please refrain from using all caps. Use choice words that help sell your listing, not like a paid advertisement. Keeping MLSdetails clean will
ultimately help everyone find a buyer for their listing.
Listed Price Error
Please use the format "389500.00", without quotes. Another example, "1400500.00". If you are still getting an error message, please forward
it to us using the "Contact MLSdetails™" page.
Description Field - (Listing and Services Offered)
Please avoid using ALL CAPS. Do not use certain marks to describe your listings or services. Only use text with no paragraphing.
Such marks include but are not limited to bullets, pictoral fonts, quotes, "",< >, ¯ ¬ « ! # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / : ; = ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { | } ~ € ‚ ƒ „ …
† ‡ ˆ ‰ Š ‹ Œ " • – — ˜ š › œ Ÿ ¡ ¢ £ ¤ ¥ ¦ § ¨ ª « ¬ ¯ ° ± ² ³ ´ µ ¶ · ¸ ¹ º » ¼ ½ ¾ ¿ À Á Â Ã Ä Å Æ Ç È É Ê Ë Ì Í Î Ï Ð Ñ Ò Ó Ô Õ Ö × Ø Ù
Ú Û Ü Ý Þ ß à á â ã ä å æ ç è é ê ë ì í î ï ð ñ ò ó ô õ ö ÷ ø ù ú û ü ý þ ÿ, any html, javascript, or other programming languages.
Basically, enter only text with no paragraphs. Tip: This is what will increase your search rankings, both with us and the tools we use to spread
word of your listings. Using plain text with no additional spacing is what many of our's and other's programs more easily read and process.
Please see the Regulations and Regulations of use for more information.
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Home Buyers and Sellers, Did You Know...
Only REALTORS®, licensed real estate sales agents and brokers can place their listings on
MLSdetails™. This makes MLSdetails.com one of the best sources to find
your next home. FSBO's can list their real estate on MLSdetails through our FSBO
sponsor™ program. Ask your local agent or broker if they are a FSBO sponsor.
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