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Client Messages Widget
When a Client sends you a message from within their Client Portal (by clicking the Message button), you will receive the message content by email, & notice of the message will also be displayed under the Client Messages widget on the My BLC Home ...
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Add/Edit: Ability for Co-List Agents to Edit Listing
Upon adding a CoList Agent to a listing, you can indicate whether the Co-Lister should be permitted to edit the listing. If the corresponding box is checking, the CoList Agent will be able to view & edit the listing from within their connectBLC ...
What happens to my listings if I change brokerages?
The originating brokerage is responsible for collecting the closing documents and updating the listing if the listing remained with the brokerage when the agent transferred. Click here to learn how to edit the listing that is staying with the ...
Directions: Use GPS or Provide Details
Directions to property are required on all listings. If GPS navigation using mobile mapping apps has been confirmed, you may display "Use GPS". If the property cannot be accurately found using common mobile mapping applications, determine nearest ...
Garage Fields
When entering a listing, the Garage Y/N field is required within the Features section of the Add/Edit module. If the answer is YES, you will be required to specify other garage information before being allowed to publish the listing to the BLC.
How Do I: Edit a Status Disclosure
First, review these status disclosure definitions to ensure you are choosing the correct one for your listing. a. First Right of Refusal: Parties have completed the “Addendum to Purchase Agreement - First Right Contingency” form, which allows the ...
Search Default - Correlation to Property Type
When searching in the BLC, the fields will change depending on your choice for Property Type. This will impact your default search settings, as the set of fields/selections available for search criteria will remain specific to that property type. For ...
Setting up a Co-List Agent
When working in the Agent/Office tab of the Listings module, you have the ability to add Co-List Agent information. If you are unsure of the Co-List Agent ID, select the magnifying glass next to the text field and search by Realtor name, office name, ...
Reports in the BLC: Column Width
When viewing reports in the BLC, the system automatically adjusts the width for each column of data. If on a desktop/laptop with a larger screen, utilize the scroll bars at the bottom or to the right of the screen to view more. If on a mobile device ...
How To: Search Distance From a Specific Location
1. Choose Add/Remove fields button while in the Search filters. 2. Search for and add the Proximity field. 3. In the field that appears, choose your distance as well as the originating location and view results. If location services are allowed, you ...
Searches: Run vs. Edit
Clicking the RE-RUN icon for an AUTOMATIC SEARCH will remind you that running this search will: a. Find new matches since the last search b. Update the # of New results count as well as the "Last Run" data c. Send any notification emails, if needed ...
Searching Multiple Addresses at Once
1. Open the Search module and choose to complete a Street Address search. 2. Change the default criteria at the top, if needed. Otherwise, enter known information into the Addresses fields. Choose "+ Address" button when ready to enter a new address.
Search for Listings by Keyword in the SmartBar
The SmartBar allows you to search listings using natural, language-like keywords to quickly find results. Enter your keywords into the SmartBar. E.g., “city indianapolis 3+br 2+bth $400-$450” would display listings that match a minimum of 3 bedroom, ...
Search for Recently Accessed Listings, Clients, CMAs, Forms, and Searches in the SmartBar
Click within the empty SmartBar. Your most recent activity will display with timestamps from the last access. The different results are indicated by corresponding icons, titles, and descriptions. Click on the desired row to revisit the recently ...
Search for an Office in the SmartBar
Type or paste “of” or “office” into the SmartBar followed by the Office name or Office Number. Note that the SmartBar will start displaying results as you type, and it may not be necessary to type the full name or Office number before you see the ...
Search for an Agent in the SmartBar
Type or paste “ag” or “agent” into the SmartBar, followed by the Agent’s name or ID Number. Note that the SmartBar will start displaying results as you type, and it may not be necessary to type the full name or ID number before you see the Agent you ...
Search for a Client in the SmartBar
Type or paste the Client’s name into the SmartBar. Note that the SmartBar will start displaying results as you type, and it may not be necessary to type the full name before you see the Client you are looking for. If you would like the SmartBar to ...
Search by Multiple BLC Numbers in the SmartBar
Type or paste a list of BLC Numbers (separated by commas) to the SmartBar. Press Enter. The listings will display as connectBLC search results.
Search for Listings by BLC Number in the SmartBar
Type or paste the BLC number into the SmartBar. Note that the SmartBar will start displaying results as you type, and it may not be necessary to type the full BLC Number before you see the listing you are looking for. If you would like the SmartBar ...
SmartBar Overview
Use the SmartBar to find what you need fast! Step 1: Click the SmartBar to open it. It is available from any page within connectBLC and on any device. Step 2: Click a row if SmartBar history already displays the information you need, otherwise… Step ...
Add Service Partner Participants
Your service partners, such as Title Officers and their marketing representatives, can sign-in to a restricted area of connectBLC to exchange documents and other information about your listing. During closing, these and other service providers can ...
Add Transaction Participants
1. Open the Transaction Dashboard for your preferred listing by clicking on the Listing ID within My Listings/Transactions. 2. Click the Participants tab followed by Add Participant. 3. Choose the type of participant you would like to add to the ...
Add Seller Participant to Transaction
Your seller can sign-in to an exclusive area of connectBLC to collaborate with you and other transaction participants. He/she can: Exchange messages with you and other transaction participants View and upload digital documents Monitor listing and ...
Listing Status Quick Guide
The following Statuses are applicable to all eligible listings which are defined as those in which a fully executed listing contract has all signatures obtained including the Managing Broker. Active Pre-Market Office Exclusive Temporarily Off Market ...
Subdivision Info Report in CRS Data
1. Open CRS Data from the Tax icon at the top of the page. 2. Ensure you have the correct county selected in the first box. Then, enter the subdivision name, an address, or street name from the subdivision you'd like to learn more about, and choose ...
Syndication Options
Syndication allows for listing data distribution to third-party websites that have a partnership established with MIBOR with data usage rules in place to protect the source information provided by the Realtor entering the listing. Partnerships are in ...
Quick CMA & Start New CMA Buttons
At the top of the results page is a toolbar that includes both the CMA Summary Report and Start New CMA buttons. The CMA Summary Report button, a.k.a the Quick CMA button, will use all of the results listed to generate statistics and charts. You do ...
Searching by List Agent
1. In the Search module, use the Add/Remove Fields button to add the List Agent BLC ID field to the search. 2. Type in the List Agent's BLC ID number and view results. If you are unsure what their ID is, you can quickly lookup agent information by ...
Modify Home Page Layout
From the My BLC Home page, you can rearrange the widgets that appear by hovering over the associated tab and viewing the 4-pronged arrow. Once it appears, drag and drop widgets where you would like them placed. Note: You will NOT be able to suppress ...
Editing Agents on a Listing
To edit the agent information included on a listing, open the My Listings/Transactions folder and click the Edit pencil next to the desired listing. Choose to Edit Listing Details. View the ability to edit Agent, Team, Co-Agent, Showing Service, and ...
Searching by Block
1. Choose to open a Street Address search. 2. In the Addresses area, there are min/max fields where you can put in a beginning and end range to the block numbers followed by a street name to find matching results.
Searching Areas without the Number
If you are wanting to search Areas but do not know the numbers, first click here to access all Area Maps for MIBOR. Another helpful option may include the following: 1. Open a Map Search from the Search module and enter the County of interest, The ...
Special Listing Conditions Field
To mark a listing with special conditions, use the Add/Remove fields button while searching to add the Special Listings Condition field. This field will provide you with options such as Bankruptcy, For Auction, As-Is, Foreclosure, etc.
Hot Sheet Search
A Hotsheet search will provide a quick look into the most recent listing events that have occurred in the BLC. These types of searches will always include the Timeframe filter since they are intended to capture the latest snapshots. However, you can ...
Searching for Waterfront Properties
1. To search for a Waterfront property, click the Add/Remove fields button in the Search module. 2. Choose to add both/either the Waterfront Y/N field and Waterfront Features field. 3. Choose YES for Waterfront Y/N and/or WATERFRONT for Waterfront ...
Editing an Automatic Search
The fastest way to access and edit your Saved Searches is through the Prospecting Manager shortcut [magnifying glass w/ clock]. In this view, you can use the Saved Search Type menu to choose between your Automated-Active, Automated-Expired, and ...
Adding First Right of Contingency Status Disclosure
To add a First Right contingency to a listing after is is Active, first click the Edit pencil in your Transaction Management page. Then, choose to Edit Status Disclosure. You will see as one of your options the First Right of Contingency.
Add/Edit Photos in connectBLC
You can add photos to your listing in the Media tab of the Add/Edit module by clicking the Manage Photos button at the bottom of the page. Click on the Upload button or drag and drop images to begin. Once loaded, you can edit the photos - including ...
Shortcut to Map Location from Listing
When viewing the details for a listing, click the geolocation icon to immediately view the listing's location on the map.
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