by RMLS Communication Department | Nov 5, 2015
For the most up-to-date information, follow us on Twitter!
For those of you unfamiliar with Twitter, the system is more than simply a way to have quick, short chats with friends. In fact, one of it’s primary uses is as an immediate and constant news stream. As a result, following RMLS™ on Twitter is truly the best way to stay fully aware of updates from RMLS™.
Using Twitter is especially useful during an unplanned system outage, or another emergency (such as the DNS problem with RMLSweb last weekend). We are constantly filling the newsletter page of RMLSweb with the latest updates, but in the case of a system outage, you may not be able to log in to RMLSweb to see those updates. However, we will always post on Twitter when there is an outage, and we strive to maintain a constant stream of Twitter and Facebook posts during these emergencies, to keep our followers as informed as possible.
by RMLS Communication Department | Nov 2, 2015
This Week’s Lockbox Activity
For the week of October 19-25, 2015, these charts show the number of times RMLS™ subscribers opened SentriLock lockboxes in Oregon and Washington. Activity decreased in both Oregon and Washington this week.
For a larger version of each chart, visit the RMLS™ photostream on Flickr.
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by RMLS Communication Department | Oct 29, 2015
The RMLS™ Training Staff: Ryan Jacobsen, Caryl Frazier, Melanie Huff and Lynn Solmonson.
MLS Insight is a series about how things work at RMLS™.
When was the last time you attended a training class held by RMLS™? Whether you want to tame your smartphone or research real estate statistics in a specific ZIP code, we’ve got you covered. Our training staff aims to adapt to meet the needs of subscribers—we’re even testing out a new training facility in Beaverton this fall, to help reach more REALTORS® on the west side of the Portland metro area!
New Classes
RMLS™ Training has greatly increased its class offerings this year. This month was the debut of the Mobile Apps for REALTORS® class, which focuses on 50 apps available for iPhone, Android, and Windows devices that can help REALTORS® get organized, stay productive, and feel safe and secure.
RMLS™ also rolled out introductory classes for iPhone and Android users this year. Android Essentials for REALTORS® and iPhone Essentials for REALTORS® focus on teaching users how to get the most out of a smartphone device.
Want to be the expert in your market area? In the RMLSweb CMA and Statistics class, our trainers will show you how to get the statistical data you need to do just that. We’ll use the RMLSweb statistical modules to examine MLS areas for trends that will help you become more knowledgeable about your market area.
Finally, the RMLS™ Rules and Regulations Overview class will strengthen your knowledge of the RMLS™ Rules and Regulations! These rules and regs help keep the data accurate and useful for all our subscribers.
How to Access RMLS™ Training Opportunities
Come to us or we will come to you!
Did you know you can have an RMLS™ trainer come to your office with our RMLS™ Updates Class? With the recent release of the new photo loader and the annual forms change, now might be a great time to take advantage of this service. We also offer the new classes listed above at your office location. Just email training@rmls.com or call us at (503) 236-7657 to set up an appointment.
Find schedules for regular classes in the RMLS™ training rooms on RMLSweb under the Toolkit menu—click on “Training Calendar” for a list of schedules. Scroll to the bottom of the list for access to the ongoing webinars offered on a regular basis, which can be accessed from the comfort of your own home or office. Register online for any of the classes by selecting “Training Registration” under that same Toolkit menu.
New Training Facility in Beaverton
This fall, RMLS™ is offering classes at a new training facility in Beaverton. The Round in Beaverton is located at 12725 SW Millikan Way, which is MAX-adjacent and offers free parking for class attendees.
We’re looking forward to offering classes at this location, but class attendance will be key to continuing to use this facility in 2016. If you like having a training facility in Beaverton, come to a class this fall to show your support!
If you have questions on any RMLS™-related topic that you would like to have answered, I encourage you to post a comment.
by RMLS Communication Department | Oct 26, 2015
This Week’s Lockbox Activity
For the week of October 12-18, 2015, these charts show the number of times RMLS™ subscribers opened SentriLock lockboxes in Oregon and Washington. An increase in activity was seen in both states this week.
For a larger version of each chart, visit the RMLS™ photostream on Flickr.
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by RMLS Communication Department | Oct 20, 2015
This chart shows the number of bank owned/REO properties and short sales in all areas of the RMLS™ system during the third quarter of 2015.
Below are links to additional charts for some of our larger areas.
• Portland Metro Area Distressed Properties (3rd Quarter 2015)
• Clark County, WA Distressed Properties (3rd Quarter 2015)
• Lane County, OR Distressed Properties (3rd Quarter 2015)
• Douglas County, OR Distressed Properties (3rd Quarter 2015)
• Coos County, OR Distressed Properties (3rd Quarter 2015)
Here are some additional facts about distressed residential properties in the third quarter of 2015:
All areas when comparing percentage share of the market, third quarter to second quarter 2015:
• When comparing third quarter to second quarter 2015, distressed sales as a percentage of new listings increased by 0.1% (6.4 v. 6.3%).
• In a comparison of third quarter to second quarter 2015, distressed sales as a percentage of closed sales decreased by 0.7% (7.6 v. 8.3%).
• Short sales comprised 1.5% of new listings and 1.9% of sales in the third quarter, down 0.1% and 0.4% from the second quarter of 2015, respectively.
• Bank owned/REO properties comprised 4.9% of new listings and 5.7% of sales in the third quarter, up 0.2% and down 0.3% from the second quarter of 2015, respectively.
Portland metro when comparing percentage share of the market, third quarter to second quarter 2015:
• When comparing third quarter to second quarter 2015, distressed sales as a percentage of new listings decreased by 0.3% (5.4 v. 5.7%).
• In a comparison of third quarter to second quarter 2015, distressed sales as a percentage of closed sales decreased by 0.3% (6.4 v. 6.7%).
• Short sales comprised 1.4% of new listings and 1.7% of sales in the third quarter, down 0.2% and 0.5% from the second quarter of 2015, respectively.
• Bank owned/REO properties comprised 4.0% of new listings and 4.7% of sales in the third quarter, down 0.1% and up 0.2% from the second quarter of 2015, respectively.
Clark County when comparing percentage share of the market, third quarter 2015 to second quarter 2015:
• When comparing third quarter to second quarter 2015, distressed sales as a percentage of new listings decreased by 0.2% (5.0 v. 5.2%).
• In a comparison of third quarter to second quarter 2015, distressed sales as a percentage of closed sales decreased by 2.6% (6.3 v. 8.9%).
• Short sales comprised 1.9% of new listings and 2.6% of sales in the third quarter, down 0.5% for new listings and 0.7% for sales when compared to the second quarter of 2015, respectively.
• Bank owned/REO properties comprised 3.1% of new listings and 3.7% of sales in the third quarter, up 0.3% and down 1.9% from the second quarter of 2015, respectively.
If you’d like more information or percentages of distressed residential sales in other areas not represented by our charts, please contact us at communications@rmls.com.
