By Debbie Wey Vice President, CarolinaMLS Administration We have recently added several new enhancements to Matrix based on feedback from our subscribers. New Picklist Options Be sure to download the updated property data forms for Single Family, Condo/Townhouse, Multi-Family, Lots/Acres/Farms, and Rentals to ensure you are using these new picklist options in your […]
Read MoreAre you playing by the rules when posting other brokers’ listings on social media?
By Debbie Wey Vice President, Canopy MLS Administration In 2018 the National Association of Realtors® changed the policy regarding electronic display of other participants’ listings, and Canopy MLS began allowing members to post minimal displays of other brokers’ listings on social media as long as there is a direct link to an IDX-compliant display.
Read MoreCarolinaMLS Introduces Custom-Built Construction Price Certification
By Debbie Wey Vice President, CarolinaMLS Administration CarolinaMLS’s statistical reports show that new construction sales are on the rise! We’re introducing the Custom-Built Construction Price Certification to accommodate better reporting of custom-built new construction in the MLS. This will address two pain points agents expressed: Agents want to be able to report the sale […]
Read MoreCRRA is proud to celebrate Black History Month
This month we celebrate Daniel O. Hennigan, our Association’s first African-American member who joined in 1967. During urban renewal in Charlotte in the ‘60s and ‘70s, Hennigan made it a priority “to offer defense to homeowners who felt the government offer on their property wasn’t fair.” He often went to court to win higher values […]
Read MoreBrenda Hayden leads Realtors®, CarolinaMLS in 2019
The day Brenda Hayden graduated from Dorchester High in Boston, she made what sounded like a bold proclamation to her mother, who was raising four kids on her own. “I’m going to college,” she said. “Great,” her mom replied. “How are you going to pay for it?” “I have a full scholarship to Northeastern University,” […]
Read MoreBrenda Hayden: The Bio
Real Estate Employment Broker associate with Keller Williams SouthPark (Nov. 2014 to present), RE/MAX Executive (2012-Nov. 2014), and a variety of other firms, including Mathers Realty in 2001. Worked at housing nonprofit Builders of Hope (2009-2013) and builder C.P. Morgan (2006-2008). Local Realtor® Association President of the Charlotte Regional Realtor® Association and CarolinaMLS (2019); President-Elect […]
Read More2018 Annual Report on the Charlotte Region Housing Market
While the 2017 housing market was marked by renewed optimism fueled by stock market strength, higher wages and a competitive environment for home sales, 2018 delivered a more seasoned prudence toward residential real estate. Home buyers, now steeped in several years of rising prices and low inventory, became more selective in their purchase choices. Yet […]
Read More2018: Our Association’s remarkable year
By Jason Gentry, Association/CarolinaMLS President What a year it’s been. As 2018 has flown by, so much has occurred to benefit us as Realtors® and our community. We’re fortunate to live in a growing, business-friendly environment, and despite lower home inventory this year, we’re on track to close about the same number of sales in […]
Read MoreNew Supra eKEY app launches Dec. 19
The all-new Supra eKEY app is releasing Wednesday, December 19. Our last article had a summary of the new features and quality-of-life changes. How and when will the app be delivered? For eKEY app users who have automatic app updates turned on, the app stores will automatically deliver the app to a percentage of users […]
Read MoreSupra eKEY app changes coming soon
In the next few weeks, Supra is releasing a substantial refresh to its eKEY app. The new app will have a more modern look and feel, and the “Obtain Key” button will now be easy to reach on the main screen with either your left or right thumb: The old (current) app is shown on […]
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