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Contents 1

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Additional Dashboard Widgets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Changing Your Search Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Customizing and Saving a Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Viewing and Exporting Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Auto Email Concierge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Creating a Concierge Auto Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Filtering Listings in the Concierge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Enabling Concierge Mode for Existing Auto Emails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Disabling Concierge Mode for an Auto Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16New Auto Email Icons and Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18New Concierge Link on the My Matrix Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Count on the Fly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Contact Carts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Adding Listings to a Contact Cart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Accessing Carts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Removing Listings from Carts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

View as Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Additional System Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Search and Search Results Page Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Confirmation Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Navigation Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

CRMLS Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

2 Introduction

Introduction

Version 5.5 of the CRMLS Matrix Platform brings you many new and exciting features. Refer to these sections to learn more about what the new CRMLS Matrix Platform can do for you:

• “Additional Dashboard Widgets” on page 3

• “Statistics” on page 4

• “Auto Email Concierge” on page 10

• “Count on the Fly” on page 20

• “Contact Carts” on page 21

• “View as Contact” on page 27

• “Additional System Updates” on page 29

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Additional Dashboard Widgets

These following Dashboard Widgets have been added to the CRMLS Matrix Platform’s Home tab:

My Stats Dashboard WidgetThe My Stats dashboard widget gives you quick access to your saved Stats Presets.

For more information see “Statistics” on page 4.

Concierge Dashboard WidgetThe Concierge dashboard widget displays a list of your Auto Emails that contain listings waiting for approval before they are sent out to your clients.

For more information see “Auto Email Concierge” on page 10.

My Carts Dashboard WidgetThe My Carts dashboard widget displays up to 10 of your most recent Contact and Property Type Carts.

For more information see “Contact Carts” on page 21.

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Statistics

Statistics allow you to analyze market trends and activity for Residential properties, create statistical charts and graphs, and export statistical data. Use the System Presets to quickly generate standard charts and graphs, or customize them with your own parameters to create a higher level view of the market. Follow the steps below to get started.

1. Perform a Quick Residential property search with broad criteria that matches the listing you want to analyze. Do not enter criteria in any of the Date or Status fields.

2. Click the Stats button.

Statistics

3. Select one of the available System Presets.

Note:You can also select one of your saved Presets. To customize one of the System Presets with your own criteria, see “Customizing and Saving a Preset” on page 8.

4. Click the Generate button.

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5. When the calculation is complete, verify that the criteria used to generate your chart matches the analysis you are trying to perform. At times you may notice that Stats will adjust your criteria to create a meaningful chart.

Note:To display the results full screen, click the Full Screen icon.

6. To print or email your chart, click the Print or Email buttons.

Once you have generated a base analysis, refer to these sections to change your search criteria, customize and save a presets, and export data:

• “Changing Your Search Criteria” on page 7

• “Customizing and Saving a Preset” on page 8

• “Viewing and Exporting Data” on page 9

Statistics

Changing Your Search CriteriaFollow the steps below to change your search criteria in Statistics.

1. Click the arrow to expand the Revise Search Criteria box.

2. Revise your criteria as necessary.

3. Click the arrow to close the Revise Search Criteria box.

4. Click the Generate button to regenerate your chart using your new search criteria.

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Customizing and Saving a PresetFollow the steps below to customize a System Preset and save it as your own Preset.

1. Click the Customize tab.

2. Adjust the settings as necessary using the available fields.

Note:To customize the color and style of your chart, click Show Style Options and select settings as necessary.

3. Click the Generate button to view your customized chart.

4. When you’re done customizing your Preset, click the Save tab.

5. Enter a Name for your Preset.

6. To save your search criteria with your Preset, click the Save Search Criteria with Preset checkbox.

7. To display your Preset on the Home tab, click the Show on Home Page Stats Widget checkbox.

8. Click Save a Copy to save your Custom Preset.

Customizing and Saving a Preset

Viewing and Exporting DataFollow the steps below to view and export your data.

1. Click the icon at the top of the chart to switch to table format.

2. In the table format view, click Export as CSV to export your data.

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Auto Email Concierge

The Auto Email Concierge gives you complete control over listings sent to your clients when using the Auto Email feature. When matching listings are found by your client’s Auto Email, they will appear in the Concierge. The Concierge will allow you to approve and reject listings and only listings that you approve will be emailed and made available in your client’s portal. The Concierge is especially helpful when you require close management of listings sent to your clients. Follow the steps in these sections to create a new Concierge Auto Email, approve or reject listings, and manage Auto Emails with Concierge enabled:

• “Creating a Concierge Auto Email” below

• “Filtering Listings in the Concierge” on page 12

• “Enabling Concierge Mode for Existing Auto Emails” on page 14

• “Disabling Concierge Mode for an Auto Email” on page 16

• “New Auto Email Icons and Displays” on page 18

• “New Concierge Link on the My Matrix Tab” on page 18

Creating a Concierge Auto EmailFollow the steps below to create a Concierge Auto Email. Before you begin, make sure that you’ve performed a search and are at the Search Results page.

1. From the Search Results page, click the Save As button and select New Auto Email.

Auto Email Concierge

2. On the Save a New Auto Email page, select a contact from the Contact drop-down list to assign the auto email to an existing contact. To add a new contact, click the Create a New Contact link.

3. Enter a subject for the email in the Subject field.

4. Click the Enable concierge mode checkbox under the Settings section.

Once you click the Enable concierge mode checkbox, the scheduling options for your Auto email will be removed.

5. To receive an email alert when new listings are available for review, click the Also send me the alert notifications by email checkbox.

6. Click the Save; Go to Approvals button to save your Auto Email.

You see the Concierge Approvals Page. Continue with “Filtering Listings in the Concierge” on page 12.

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Filtering Listings in the ConciergeWhen you create an Auto Email with the Concierge enabled, you will be taken to the Concierge Approvals page to approve and reject listings for the initial Auto Email. When your Auto Email finds additional listings that match your criteria you will see a notification in the Concierge Widget on the Home tab and at the top of most pages in the CRMLS Matrix Platform. Depending on the notification settings you selected you may also receive an email letting you know that you have listings waiting for your approval. Follow the steps below to approve or reject listings for your Auto Email.

1. Click the notification link at the top of the CRMLS Matrix Platform or the link in the Concierge Widget on the Home tab to go to the Concierge Approvals Page.

2. Click the checkbox next to each listing you want to reject, then click the Reject button.

Filtering Listings in the Concierge

3. Click the checkbox next to each listing you want to approve and send to your client.

4. Once your client views the initial Auto Email, you can enter a message in the available field to provide your client with additional information about the listings you’re sending to them.

5. Click the Approve and Send Selected button.f

Note:Once you approve or reject a listing it will always be approved or rejected and will not be reconsidered for this Auto Email. To approve previously rejected listings, click the Show Rejected button, click the checkbox next to each listing you want to approve, then click the Approve and Send button.

If you’re unsure of a few listings, they can be left in the Concierge Approvals Page for approval or rejection at a later date. Leaving listings in the Concierge will result in the alert message remaining at the top of the CRMLS Matrix Platform and in the Concierge Widget on the Home tab.

6. When you’re done approving and rejecting listings, click the Done button.

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Enabling Concierge Mode for Existing Auto EmailsFollow the steps below to enable Concierge for an existing auto email.

Note:Any listings waiting in the Concierge and listings that you’ve previously rejected will automatically be sent to your client when the Concierge is disabled.

1. Click the My Matrix tab.

2. Click Auto Emails.

3. Click the arrow next to the Auto Email you want modify.

4. Click the Settings button.

Enabling Concierge Mode for Existing Auto Emails

5. Click the Enable concierge mode checkbox under the Settings section.

Once you click the Enable concierge mode checkbox, the scheduling options for your Auto email will be removed.

6. To receive an email alert when new listings are available for review, click the Also send me the alert notifications by email checkbox.

7. Click the Save; Go to Approvals button to save your Auto Email.

You see the Concierge Approvals Page. Continue with “Filtering Listings in the Concierge” on page 12.

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Disabling Concierge Mode for an Auto EmailFollow the steps below to disable the Concierge for an Auto Email.

Note:Any listings waiting in the Concierge and listings that you’ve previously rejected will automatically be sent to your client when the Concierge is disabled.

1. Click the My Matrix tab.

2. Click Auto Emails.

3. Click the arrow next to the Auto Email you want modify.

4. Click the Settings button.

Disabling Concierge Mode for an Auto Email

5. Uncheck the Enable concierge mode checkbox.

6. When you see the confirmation message, click OK to disable Concierge Mode.

7. Select Schedule options for your Auto Email as necessary.

8. Click the Save button to save the changes for your Auto Email.

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New Auto Email Icons and DisplaysThe Auto Email display on the My Matrix tab has been updated with new icons and displays for Concierge.

A new Unsent Results column has been added to provide you with quick access the Concierge Approval Page. Click on a number the column to immediately jump to the corresponding Concierge Approvals Page.

Note:The Unsent Results column will display a dash for all Auto Emails with Concierge Mode disabled.

A summary of the listings that are waiting to be filtered, the number of listings you’ve rejected, and the number of listings you’ve sent has been added to Auto Email details. Click the links to go to the Concierge Approvals, Previously Rejected, and Sent listing pages.

New Concierge Link on the My Matrix TabA Concierge link has been added to the My Matrix tab to allow you to quickly view all of your Auto Emails with Concierge enabled.

Click the Concierge link to view your Auto Emails with Concierge enabled.

New Auto Email Icons and Displays

Auto Emails that appear in bold contain listings that need to be filtered.

Click the corresponding client name, then see “Filtering Listings in the Concierge” on page 12 to filter listings for those Auto Emails.

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Count on the Fly

The Count button in the CRMLS Matrix Platform has been replaced with a real-time Count on the Fly button that displays the number of listings that match your search criteria. The Count on the Fly button is updated every time you select or change a search field on the Search page. Click the Count on the Fly button to display the Search Criteria screen from the previous version of the CRMLS Matrix Platform.

Note:Count on the Fly not available for Cross-Property searches.

Contact Carts

The CRMLS Matrix Platform now allows each of your contacts to have their own Cross-Property Cart for you to store listings in while viewing search results. You can then view your Contact Carts and quickly print listing reports or email the listings to your clients. Refer to these sections to manage Contact Carts:

• “Adding Listings to a Contact Cart” below

• “Accessing Carts” on page 23

• “Removing Listings from Carts” on page 26

Adding Listings to a Contact CartFollow the steps below to add listings to a Contact’s Cart. Before you begin, make sure that you’ve performed a search and are at the search results page.

1. Click the checkbox next to each listing you want to add to your Contact’s Cart.

2. Click the Carts button to expand the Carts button bar.

Note:After you click the Carts button, the Carts button bar stays expanded until you log out of the CRMLS Matrix Platform.

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3. Select the Contact Cart you want to add the listings to in the drop-down menu.

Note:If you have a large number of contacts, you may need to select -- more (click) -- to display additional contacts.

4. Click the Add to button to add the selected listings to your client’s Cart.

When the listings have been added to the Cart, you see a confirmation message at the top of the screen. If the Cart already contains one of the listings you selected, you’ll see a message similar to the one above.

Note:To add the same listings to another Cart, select a different client in the drop-down menu on the Carts button bar. Then click the Add to button to add the listings to the Cart you selected.

Adding Listings to a Contact Cart

Accessing CartsThe CRMLS Matrix Platform provides you with multiple ways to access your Carts. Refer to these sections to access your Carts:

• “Accessing a Cart from the Home Tab” below

• “Accessing a Cart from the Search tab” below

• “Accessing a Cart from the Search Results Page” on page 24

• “Accessing a Cart from the My Matrix Contacts Page” on page 25

Accessing a Cart from the Home TabTo access a Cart from the Home tab, click the Cart link in the My Carts widget.

Accessing a Cart from the Search tab1. Click the Search tab.

2. Click the Cart link to open the corresponding Cart for that Property Type.

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Accessing a Cart from the Search Results Page1. From the search results page, click the Carts button to expand the Carts button bar, if

necessary.

2. Select the Cart you want to view from the drop-down menu.

Note:If you have a large number of contacts, you may need to select -- more (click) -- to display additional contacts.

Accessing a Cart from the Search Results Page

3. Click the Open button on the Carts button bar.

Accessing a Cart from the My Matrix Contacts Page1. Click the My Matrix tab, then click the Contacts link.

2. Click the number link in the Cart column for the contact’s Cart you want to view.

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You can also click the arrow to expand the contact and click the Open Cart button.

Removing Listings from CartsFollow the steps below to remove listings from a Cart.

1. Open the cart you want to remove listings from as described in “Accessing Carts” on page 23.

2. Click the checkbox next to each listing you want to remove from the Cart.

3. Click the Remove Checked button to remove the selected listings.

Note:To quickly remove all listings in a Cart click Check All to select all of the listings in the Cart, then click the Remove Checked button.

Removing Listings from Carts

View as Contact

When you’re viewing a set of search results in the CRMLS Matrix Platform, use the View as Contact feature to view listings as your clients. This will add icons next to your search results and will help you determine which listings have been emailed to your client, which listings your client has viewed, and which listings have been marked as favorites, prospects, and discards. This helps you avoid sending your clients duplicate listings and will help you better understand your clients preferences. Follow the steps below to view your search results as a contact:

1. From the Agent 1 Line Search Results page, click the View as icon.

2. Select the client you want to view listings as in the View as drop-down menu.

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3. Refer to the table below for a description of the icons and colors displayed when viewing listings as a contact:

Listings with a icon have been viewed and marked as a possibility by your client.

Listings with a icon have been viewed and marked as a favorite by your client.

Listings with a icon have been viewed and rejected by your client.

Received Column

Listings with a date in the Received column have been sent to your client or sent to the Auto Email Concierge for your review, if enabled.

Yellow Highlight

Listing highlighted in yellow have been sent to your client, but have not been viewed yet.

No Highlight Listings with a date in the Received column that are not highlighted have been viewed by your client.

Listings without a date in the Received column that are not highlighted have not been sent your client.

4. When you’re done viewing results as a contact, select (Clear) in the View as drop-down menu to return to the standard results view.

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Additional System Updates

Refer to these sections for information on additional system updates being made to the CRMLS Matrix Platform.

Search and Search Results Page Changes • The Count button has been replaced by a real-time Count on the Fly button. See “Count on

the Fly” on page 20.

• The Search and Search Results button bars have been changed slightly.

• The Results button on the Search page in the CRMLS Matrix Platform has been renamed to Search.

• The Set Default button has been changed to the icon.

Confirmation MessagesThe upper right portion of the page now displays confirmation messages when you perform silent operations in the CRMLS Matrix Platform. For example, when you create a Saved Search, update an Auto Email, or add listings to a Cart you see a confirmation message like this one.

Navigation ImprovementsBreadcrumb Trails have been added below the navigation bar to improve navigation in the CRMLS Matrix Platform. These Breadcrumb Trails help give you a sense of where you are in the system and how you got there. Click on a link in the Breadcrumb Trail to return to one of your previous pages.

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