Mapping Improvements, Remine Button Now Live on RMLSweb

Mapping Improvements, Remine Button Now Live on RMLSweb

RMLS™ released two improvements to RMLSweb earlier this week intended to make things easier for subscribers: a new layout on Map Search, and a Remine button on the bottom of the Agent Full report.

Map Search Layout

After RMLS™ released its more responsive search pages in early February, we heard from subscribers that the layout in Map Search could use some improvement. Subscribers were having difficulty drawing shapes on the map, and navigating between the map and search criteria was difficult.

RMLS™ changed the layout, creating a layer of tabs so users may easily toggle between the map itself and the search criteria. Working with shapes and layers on the larger map should make things easier for subscribers.

Remine Button on Agent Full Reports

At the bottom of the Agent Full report on RMLSweb, users will now find a new Remine button alongside the buttons for Find, ShackShout, and RPR. Just like those buttons, the Remine button links to the property listing on Remine.

We think these changes may be relatively small, but they’re mighty! The layout changes on Map Search were the direct result of subscriber feedback, and both were intended to make your work on RMLSweb a little easier. As always, contact the RMLS™ Help Desk with questions about these improvements or to give any other feedback.

Bonus Improvement in December: Drawing Map Shapes on Tablets

RMLS™ rolled out updates earlier this week on RMLSweb to improve the site’s performance on tablet computers. In addition to the features we knew would be going live, we were able to work with our map vendor to squeeze in another improvement: the ability to draw map shapes on a tablet!

How do you do it? We prepared a short video demonstration (view at full screen to see important details):

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A key to successful map shapes on your tablet is clicking to close the shape, using the button at the top of the map search interface.

(We’re using our RMLS™ pen to navigate, which is designed to convert easily between a ballpoint pen and a stylish stylus. Stop by your local RMLS™ office for one of your own!)

Let us know how this feature is working for you! RMLS™ has been excited for the release of these improvements and hope they make your job easier in the coming months. As usual, call the RMLS™ Help Desk if we can help: (503) 872-8002 or (877) 256-2169 toll free.

New Map Search Debuts on RMLSweb August 1st!

New Map Search Debuts on RMLSweb August 1st!

Ever wanted to search for listings in multiple locations at the same time? Starting August 1st, users will be able to do that and more when RMLS™ rolls out an improved map search on RMLSweb!

New features of map search will invite users to create multiple shapes on a map, find a location by ZIP or address, view listing locations easily on a map, and more. This new map search tool will also utilize Bing Maps, completing our transition to Bing.

Here is a rundown of the changes:

Basic Map Search

MapSearchPolygonsWhen using map search on RMLSweb, users will now be able to draw multiple shapes on the same search map (at right). Each shape can be adjusted and deleted independently. Searches using two or more shapes will find listings in all of the map shapes. (Search results will still be limited to a maximum of 500 results.)

To adjust the side(s) of a shape, click and drag the edge. To delete a shape, click the X icon on the shape itself, or click the X button at the top of the map search to clear all shapes. A small box in the map search screen will help remind you how many shapes appear on your map.

Clicking “Count” at the top of the page will not only return the number of listings that meet the outlined criteria, but those listings will now be visible on the map in the form of location dots. Blue dots represent listings with the selected criteria that fall inside the selected map range(s), and gray dots represent listings with the selected criteria outside those range(s).

Clicking “Count” at the top of the page will now also save your search criteria.

Furthermore, the text box at the top of the map search screen can now be used to center a map on either a ZIP or full address! Street numbers entered alone will be treated as a ZIP code, so don’t forget to include city and state information. And don’t forget to add a comma before the city name (for example: 8338 NE Alderwood Rd, Portland OR 97220)

In addition to a standalone Map Search, this tool will also be embedded in Hotsheet, Open House, Broker Tour, and Actual Expireds. Advanced MLS will have a few additional features…

Advanced and Prospect Searches

MapSearchPopupAdvanced Search and Prospecting searches will feature a new page layout due to the new map search. Area/Map Range will be moved further right on the interface, presenting the map when “Map Range” is selected.

Clicking on other criteria in these searches (price, year built, etc.) will present a pop-up box over the map (at right). Select criteria or click “Cancel” to access the main screen again.

If you’ve clicked “Count” and an error occurs (“ERR“), the space below the box further explain the error. A polygon that intersects itself may create search errors, for example.

Prospect searches already saved in RMLSweb should work as is with no adjustment needed for this updated search screen.

As always, users experiencing difficulty with the new map search or who have questions should contact the RMLS™ Help Desk at (503) 872-8002 or helpdesk@rmls.com.

RMLS™ is excited about the capabilities of this improved map search feature, and know our subscribers will benefit from these improvements!