How to Save Old CMA Reports

How to Save Old CMA Reports

by | Dec 9, 2010

Use this guide to save your old CMA reports before January 6!

With the old CMA module departing from RMLSweb on January 6, 2011, it is important for all subscribers to go into the system and save any old CMA reports they would not like to disappear along with the module. Luckily, this only requires a small amount of your time, and should be quick and easy if you follow these simple steps:

1. Run a category specific search (such as Residential).

2. Check off at least one listing from the search results.

3. In the “Select a Report” drop-down list, select “CMA Report (old)” and click “GO.”

4. In the “Subject Profiles” drop-down list, select the profile you would like to save.

5. Click “Continue to Pricing.”

6. On the pricing page, select either “Email” or “Print Preview.”

7. If you select “Email,” then email it to your own email address. Then in the email you receive, you can click the link and either print the report or save it to your local drive.

8. If you select “Print Preview,” you can print the report to paper. Or, if you have Cute PDF, you can save it as a PDF.

By following these steps for all your old CMA reports you would like to hold onto, you can ensure that nothing you need is removed from our servers when the old CMA disappears on January 6! And if you need any help with the new CMA, here are some tutorials to answer some of your questions:
CMA Overview
Accessing the CMA
How to use Radius Search
User Preferences
Adding Comparables and Making Adjustments
Creating a CMA Profile
Customizing your CMA Report
Entering Subject Property Information

Or you can check out our Creating a new CMA in RMLSweb quick reference guide.

As always, if you have any further questions or concerns we are here to help. You can call your local RMLS™ office or the RMLS™ Help Desk at (503) 872-8002 in the Portland Metro Area or toll-free at (877) 256-2169.

How to Save Old CMA Reports

RMLSweb and the iPad (Operating system version 4.2)

by | Dec 6, 2010

Guest post by Terry Romel, RMLS™ Help Desk Manager


With the recent release of the new iPad operating system (Version 4.2) some important changes occurred in the way the iPad interacts with RMLSweb.

As you may recall from my last iPad post, RMLSweb works best with Internet Explorer 6+. All of the RMLSweb system functionality is available and fully supported on IE 6+ (although honestly you should be well past IE 6 by now). Obviously the iPad does not use IE as a browser, and that immediately created some challenges when using the iPad with RMLSweb. In fact the challenges were so diverse the decision was made to re-direct the iPad browser (typically Safari) to the RMLS™ mobile site, to ensure the iPad user wouldn’t be tasked with dealing with the challenges. This was not a popular decision with iPad users but was really necessary due to substantial data integrity issues when using RMLSweb.

With this OS update, and based on substantial testing by RMLS™ technical staff, we are confident that some of the core RMLSweb functionality lacking in the first iPad operating system is now working as it should. That is not to say that the entire RMLSweb system works with the iPad, but simply that it is more functional with this operating system update than it was before. As such, it was decided to remove the automatic re-direct to the RMLS™ mobile site and allow the iPad access to logging in to the RMLSweb site. There are still inconsistencies in several areas of RMLSweb, but most Search functions work as expected and most importantly return an accurate set of search results.

Please keep in mind that while we certainly agree that the iPad is a wonderful new tool that fits well in the real estate space and undoubtedly has many other benefits for our Realtor® subscribers, accessing RMLSweb and expecting full functionality is just not yet possible. As we move forward in the evolution of RMLSweb you will see more functionality available through the iPad.

If you have any specific questions about what does and does not work with the iPad and RMLSweb please contact the RMLS™ Help Desk. The RMLS™ Help Desk is available 8AM-7PM Mon-Thursday; 8AM-5PM Friday & 10AM-2PM Saturday. Call 503-872-8002 or 877-256-2169 (toll-free).

How to Save Old CMA Reports

eKEY for Android Adapters Now Available at RMLS™

by | Nov 29, 2010

Set up eKEY Basic service on your Android!

RMLS™ now has Supra eKEY for Android adapters and eKEY Basic service is also available on the Android. Now you can use your Android phone as a key to open iBoxes, as well as track your lockbox inventory. eKEY for Android has the same features and functionality as eKEY for iPhone!

We recommend that you check out the Demo mode version of the software before coming in to purchase your adapter. To access the Demo mode, open up the Market application on your Android and search for “eKEY.” Also, please bring in your existing/current key with you when you come in to sign up for the adapter.

In order to use an Android as an eKEY, the Supra eKEY Adapter will need to be purchased. The eKEY Adapter is a small device that is easy to set up, much like a Bluetooth® headset and will add infrared capability to your Android. Adapters are available at your local RMLS™ office for $50.00. The adapter is the same one that Blackberry and Windows devices use, so you can save $50.00 if transferring phones. Also, eKEY Basic service costs $13.50 per month, less than $3 per month more than the ActiveKey and includes the ability to manage your lockbox inventory and change lockbox hours and shackle codes from your phone.

Take a look at this Supra eKEY for Android flyer for more information. To see if your phone is compatible, view this Certified Devices flyer.