Flexmls Web: Relabeled Export & Syndication Options

Coming on Jan. 31st to Flexmls Web Relabeled Export and Syndication Options Soon the current Export tab found on the Add/Change screens will be relabeled as the Distribution tab. Additionally, export and syndication options available to office and MLS-level users will be relabeled as well. These changes only affect labels and will not impact functionality. The change in terminology will make the intent of listing distribution options more obvious to end users. Also, keeping terminology consistent for all users helps define the relationship between functionality at all levels. WHEN WILL IT CHANGE These labels will be updated on January 31, 2018. WHO WILL BE AFFECTED All members who add and edit listings will see the changes on the Add/Change screens. Additionally, offices and MLS-level users will see their Syndication and Export options relabeled. WHAT WILL CHANGE Member Distribution Options At the member level, the Add/Change screens will relabel the Export tab as the Distribution Tab. When adding or editing a listing, the final tab will be labeled Distribution. If your MLS has additional distribution options for members, they will appear under the heading Listing Distribution Options. Selecting a distribution option will include the listing in the feed for the selected option. When viewing your own listings, clicking the drop-down chevron will display an option for View Listing Distribution (previously labeled View Listing Exports) which will bring you to the Distribution tab on the Change Listing screen. Office Distribution Preferences If your MLS allows offices to set default opt-in options for Distribution Preferences on the Distribution tab, office-level users will see Distribution Preferences under the Preferences menu. Using the Distribution Preferences page (formerly Syndication Preferences), the office can set the default options for their members (as allowed by the MLS) which determine whether a feed is enabled, whether listings are sent to the feed by default, and whether agents can override the options. MLS Distribution Preferences At the MLS-level, the Listing Distribution option will take you to the Distribution Preferences page. As before, the MLS can set up Distribution Preferences from the default values or set up new distribution options available to your members on the Distribution tab, select whether brokers must opt-in or opt-out of the distribution feed, and set the order of the distribution options. WHY ARE WE MAKING THIS CHANGE The terminology change helps clarify the connection between MLS, office, and Member-level listing distribution options by using the same terminology for all users. Doing so helps make Flexmls more intuitive and easier to use. Click Here for Upcoming Training Need more info? Get in touch. FOLLOW US TO STAY INFORMED