Talking points about the value of the MLS: A strong MLS system is vital to the health, efficiency, and stability of the US real estate market. Complete, accurate, and timely information about homes for sale empowers consumers and increases competition in the market. MLSs make......
As a reminder, in 2018, the Global MLS Directors approved the requirement of the Listing Notification Form (LNF) for listings entered with the Service. Using the LNF enables MLS staff to review the main aspects of a Listing Contract without having to audit the contract......
Making offers of cooperating compensation is generally desired in the Global MLS. The amount of the cooperating compensation is and always has been negotiable. Zero is an acceptable amount in GMLS. The Global MLS directors chose to allow this to highlight the flexibility and clarity of Global......
The Global MLS Rules & Regulations have been updated and approved by the Global MLS Board of Directors. In this version, you will note the following: There is a table of contents that should help you find the rules you are looking for. There is......
Global MLS has partnered with Earnnest, the largest digital earnest money service in the U.S., to bring you secure and convenient digital earnest money payments directly inside Global MLS. Unlike checks or wire transfers, digital earnest money payments allow you to: Easily request earnest money......
Let’s talk photos—an essential part of the Add Listing process. In Flexmls, you can add or remove photos, rearrange the order, add titles and captions, change the primary photo, rotate photos, and change photo privacy. Below, you will find resources (guided tour, recorded training, and......
As of November 6, 2023, the Global MLS will provide a new Purchase Contract for your transactions. We currently offer three documents in both Global MLS and Zipforms. They will be replaced with the new “Global MLS Purchase/Sales Contract 8-23.” To avoid confusion, other versions......
Effective September 1, 2023, the violation of the Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) rule from NAR will be moved from a standard violation to a more severe infraction, per the GMLS Board of Directors vote. CCP has been a rule in REALTOR® MLS’ across the country......
What is IDX? IDX is the method by which you can share a home search and available listings with your customers and prospects, on a public-facing website. It’s a great way to engage new leads! What is a SmartFrame? SmartFrame is an entry-level plug-n-play IDX......
We’re sure you’ve heard the buzz from the launch of the FloPlan® Upgrade for all Flexmls Subscribers. We believe that a floor plan on every listing should be a standard for all listings and that this specific technology makes it fast, easy, and affordable. So......
Global MLS has contracted with FBS, Inc. to offer members the Flexmls platform beginning December 13, 2021 Flexmls Conversion Schedule November 29 – December 12: Flexmls and Paragon run parallel. Both platforms will be accessible at this time so that members can become familiar with Flexmls......