Need to register for a training class at your local RMLS™ office?

RMLS™ recently replaced its training and event registration administration, integrating TimeTap on RMLSweb! This scheduling software is more intuitive to users, saving RMLS™ subscribers time when they wish to reserve a spot in a RMLS™ training class or at an external RMLS™ event.

Check TimeTap out on RMLSweb under the Toolkit menu. Select “Training Registration,” and TimeTap will guide you through the steps needed to find and register for a class.

Once a location is selected, all the training opportunities for that location will appear in a list, along with a brief description of each. Select the class, then a list of available dates will appear, with availability for each. The final step is to submit your personal information and submit via the “Save” button on the top right.

Special events that RMLS™ hosts, such as Broker Education Series (BES) events, will have a separate registration link.

TimeTap has been live on RMLSweb for about a month, and in that time subscribers have reported very few issues with the new system. We hope that this convenient registration process will make things easier and save time for all RMLS™ subscribers who wish to attend training.

Beth Raimer hosts Real Talk with RMLS™, a podcast designed for REALTOR® subscribers to get the scoop about all things RMLS™.

This week Beth will talk with Lynn Solmonson, Subscriber Relations Representative from the RMLS™ office in Vancouver. Lynn will discusses the just-released unabbreviated Listing Load and gives a shout out to other overlooked features on RMLSweb. Finally, Beth and Lynn discussing some training opportunities available through RMLS™.

Music: “The Major Trend” by AG Music (via MelodyLoops.com)

RMLS™ staff will bring its Broker Education Series (BES) on the road February 16th as they present Apps for REALTORS® and RMLS™ Tips and Tricks for local subscribers in the Salem area.

Apps for REALTORS® (9:00-10:30am)
Looking for apps to make your life a little easier? Whether you have an iPhone, Android, or Windows phone, this class has something for you! We will discuss and demonstrate 50 apps that can help keep you organized, stay productive, and be safe. Bring your phone or tablet—you’ll have a chance to share the apps you use most during this session.

RMLS™ Tips and Tricks (11:00am-12:00pm)
This class will give you a first-hand look at the latest enhancements and tips and tricks to improve your efficiency on RMLSweb. This class will allow you to be informed of all new additions to RMLS™ systems and related products

These classes are both free, but attendees must register. Register for the BES event in Salem on February 16th.

Ask Technical Terry is a series RMLS™ aims to offer once a month. RMLS™ subscribers will drive the content—submit any question about RMLS™ to Technical Terry in the comments or by emailing communications@rmls.com. Don’t be shy—we won’t identify you by name.

Hey, Technical Terry.

What can I do about all these emails I keep getting from RMLS™ about my pending listing? It’s got a lease option right now and I don’t need more emails in my inbox!

William Wesley Wiewel

Hey WWW-

Did you know about the Pending Lease Option status we introduced on RMLSweb last month? This status is for listings which have offers accepted with lease option terms.

Just mark your listing as POP and enter in the anticipated lease end date. This will change when you receive status change reminders from RMLSweb. You’ll see fewer unnecessary emails.

When searching for listings on RMLSweb, you can also include or exclude the POP status from your search.

Good luck on taming that email inbox!

Dear Technical Terry:

I’m sure the RMLS™ office move to the Portland airport area made perfect sense for many reasons—but those of us on the west side of Portland really feel left out! It’s such a long way to drive for a training. What do you suggest?

Alan of Allen Boulevard

I feel your pain, Alan! The Portland metro area is slowly becoming Bay Area North as far as traffic is concerned. I’m pleased to report we have been working on a sustainable solution for this very issue for some time.

Starting this month, we’ve begun offering training classes in Beaverton at The Round (the Beaverton City Hall building). We chose this location for several reasons: it’s close to Highway 217, it has free parking, and they offer a variety of classroom sizes and configurations.

Our very first day of classes was met with great success! We heard many positive comments about the facilities, location, and so on.

Tell all your west side REALTOR® friends of this exciting new training location! We’ve reserved space at The Round for the next three months and expect the location to be very successful (which would result in us reserving space going forward) but the decision to keep training at this location will be somewhat influenced by REALTOR® attendance.

Take a look at the Beaverton training calendar for November and December on RMLSweb (login required).

Remember—the RMLS™ trainers love doing office trainings/presentations as well. If you want a trainer to come to an office meeting, just let us know! Email training@rmls.com or call us at (503) 236-7657 to set up an appointment.

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.

RMLS™ is pleased to announce additional SentriLock training will soon be available for subscribers! We encourage registering for this SentriLock class for a more hearty understanding of the system, and to get answers to your most burning questions.

In each class, SentriLock will discuss advanced functions of the lockbox (such as taking ownership of a lockbox, shackle and key container processes, how to administer “borrowing” a lockbox, and administration as an agent team); the SentriLock website and lockbox customization (shackle codes, one day codes, contractor codes, and setting lockbox hours); using the RAD; best practices for showing notification timeliness; the mobile SentriLock website; and the SentriSmart™ mobile phone app.

RMLS™ and SentriLock want subscribers to have success using the new system, so register now for the best availability!

This class does not meet minimum qualifications for continuing education credit.

Register for Unlock Your Success with SentriLock in Vancouver (three sessions available).

RMLS™ is pleased to announce additional SentriLock training will soon be available for subscribers! We encourage registering for this SentriLock class for a more hearty understanding of the system, and to get answers to your most burning questions.

In each class, SentriLock will discuss advanced functions of the lockbox (such as taking ownership of a lockbox, shackle and key container processes, how to administer “borrowing” a lockbox, and administration as an agent team); the SentriLock website and lockbox customization (shackle codes, one day codes, contractor codes, and setting lockbox hours); using the RAD; best practices for showing notification timeliness; the mobile SentriLock website; and the SentriSmart™ mobile phone app.

RMLS™ and SentriLock want subscribers to have success using the new system, so register now for the best availability!

This class does not meet minimum qualifications for continuing education credit.

Register for Unlock Your Success with SentriLock in Portland (three sessions available).

RMLS™ is pleased to announce additional SentriLock training will soon be available for subscribers! We encourage registering for this SentriLock class for a more hearty understanding of the system, and to get answers to your most burning questions.

In each class, SentriLock will discuss advanced functions of the lockbox (such as taking ownership of a lockbox, shackle and key container processes, how to administer “borrowing” a lockbox, and administration as an agent team); the SentriLock website and lockbox customization (shackle codes, one day codes, contractor codes, and setting lockbox hours); using the RAD; best practices for showing notification timeliness; the mobile SentriLock website; and the SentriSmart™ mobile phone app.

RMLS™ and SentriLock want subscribers to have success using the new system, so register now for the best availability!

This class does not meet minimum qualifications for continuing education credit.

Register for Unlock Your Success with SentriLock in Beaverton (three sessions available).

RMLS™ is pleased to announce additional SentriLock training will soon be available for subscribers! We encourage registering for this SentriLock class for a more hearty understanding of the system, and to get answers to your most burning questions.

In each class, SentriLock will discuss advanced functions of the lockbox (such as taking ownership of a lockbox, shackle and key container processes, how to administer “borrowing” a lockbox, and administration as an agent team); the SentriLock website and lockbox customization (shackle codes, one day codes, contractor codes, and setting lockbox hours); using the RAD; best practices for showing notification timeliness; the mobile SentriLock website; and the SentriSmart™ mobile phone app.

RMLS™ and SentriLock want subscribers to have success using the new system, so register now for the best availability!

This class does not meet minimum qualifications for continuing education credit.

Register for Unlock Your Success with SentriLock in Roseburg (two sessions available).

RMLS™ is pleased to announce additional SentriLock training will soon be available for subscribers! We encourage registering for this SentriLock class for a more hearty understanding of the system, and to get answers to your most burning questions.

In each class, SentriLock will discuss advanced functions of the lockbox (such as taking ownership of a lockbox, shackle and key container processes, how to administer “borrowing” a lockbox, and administration as an agent team); the SentriLock website and lockbox customization (shackle codes, one day codes, contractor codes, and setting lockbox hours); using the RAD; best practices for showing notification timeliness; the mobile SentriLock website; and the SentriSmart™ mobile phone app.

RMLS™ and SentriLock want subscribers to have success using the new system, so register now for the best availability!

This class does not meet minimum qualifications for continuing education credit.

Register for Unlock Your Success with SentriLock in Eugene (two sessions available).