With the release of this year’s forms change just days away, we thought we’d take this opportunity to remind our subscribers about a couple of the RMLS™ supplement forms that are available and call out some of the upcoming changes.

Condo Supplement

The Condo Supplement gives listing agents the space to describe the condo building beyond just the unit for sale. There are fields for condo conversion yes/no, and the number of condo units in the complex.

Want to provide information about the condo association? The Condo Supplement makes this possible. There are fields for association name, contact information and web address.

There is also a field for pending HOA litigation yes/no. Keep in mind that the condo association information and pending litigation fields are kept private and can only be viewed by subscribers, meaning that they are not included in client reports.

New Fields Coming Next Week

• Storage Unit Number/ID
• Parking Space Number/ID

These fields will give the listing agent an opportunity to highlight the parking and storage spaces that go with the property. View the new Condo Supplement.

 Amenities Supplement

• Is your client an avid public bus commuter?
• Does your client have a child who rides a school bus?
• Is your client a pet owner who wants to live close to a park?

The Amenities Supplement allows listing agents to describe the distance from the property to different public features, such as parks, bus stops and shopping areas.

It also provides a field for easement information and a Walk Score! Many consumers are familiar with the Walk Score website, which rates neighborhoods for distance to walkable amenities, like shops, restaurants, transportation, etc. Visit walkscore.com for more information. The Walk Score field in the Amenities Supplement allows for the actual number of the Walk Score to be entered.

New Fields Coming Next Week For Residential Listings

• Property Type=FLTHOME – you can now indicate if the sale of a float home includes a slip and if so, the type of ownership.
• Property Type=PARTOWN – this allows you to show the percent of ownership included in the sale of the property
• Home Energy Performance Rating – you can specify the type of rating, score, and date of certification. The types of rating include EPS (Energy Performance Score), HERS (Home Energy Rating System), HES (Home Energy Scoring) and REM/Rate.

View the new Amenities Supplement.

Remember, supplement forms provide a Public Remarks field for you to provide even more information about a listing. Questions? Contact the RMLS™ Help Desk at 503-872-8002 or toll-free at 877-256-2169.

Photo Credits: Condo and Peninsula Park