Newsletter

March 2024

Paragon Connect – New Taskbar Icon

You may have noticed a new icon next to Preferences in the top bar labeled "Connect". This icon will open Paragon Connect, the cross platform mobile-friendly version of Paragon.

While designed to be mobile-friendly, Paragon Connect works on your PC and tablet as well. Paragon Connect has all the core MLS features (searches, contacts, CMAs, Hotsheets, listing input and more).

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And no need to worry … everything you do in Paragon Connect will also be in your Paragon Desktop system and vice versa. They are connected. 

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Click here to see a video about Paragon Connect.

Click here to register for a 30 minute live class via Zoom on using Paragon Connect.

Access TrustFunds Activity from Paragon

An option to directly access your TrustFunds portal from Paragon is available under the Resources drop down located on the main Paragon menu. From your TrustFunds portal you can click on Transactions (located in the upper right) to see the status and history for all electronic earnest money transactions for both your buyers and your sellers. More information on TrustFunds can be found here.

Paragon EasyCMA

Create a quick CMA report with just a few clicks with the EasyCMA feature in Paragon. You’ll find this option under the CMA icon.

EasyCMA uses Google search to find your subject property, then it will find 10 comparables for you. You can also add others manually, make adjustments, or remove properties you don't want included. Then click Generate CMA for a report you can print or create a link to send. If you are using Paragon Connect on your phone you can easily text a link to the CMA right from the report.

Save Time with Email Message Bodies

With Paragon's Message Body feature you can create templates to put commonly used messages, paragraphs, or phrases into emails and notifications with one click.

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Click the Preferences icon and choose Email. In the left panel click Message Body, then Add New. Type in your text, give it a unique name, and click Save.

Then, when composing an email, hover over the Message Body button at the top and choose the name from the dropdown list. When you click the name it will insert your saved text into the email.

FSBO & One-Party Sold Comps

Please use the following guidelines when entering FSBO & One-Party comp sales: 

• Do not enter FSBOs or One-Party listings on the MLS until after closing

• Enter the status as Sold (not Active)

• For list date, use the contractual list date. For FSBO properties with no listing contract, use the date on which the owner began marketing the property to the public, if known, or the date of the first showing (must be the accepted offer date or earlier). The listing input time frame does not apply to sold comps.

• For expiration date, use the contractual expiration date. If there is no listing contract, use the closing date.

• Room dimensions, if unavailable, are not required, but room types and levels are. All other listing rules that apply to active listings apply to Sold Comps, including photo requirements.

• For One-Party Listings, the list side should be recorded as the actual Listing Agent, and the sale side should be recorded as the actual Selling Agent. Please note “one-party listing” in the broker remarks.

• For FSBO sold comps, enter the buyer agent on both sides, and then select FSBO Comp – Not Listed under the Sale Factors pick list. This will cause the list agent/office to be automatically changed to FSBO Comp when the listing is saved. Please be sure to add a photo before saving, as you will no longer have access to edit the listing or add a photo after the list side is changed.

Updated Resources

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2023 Tax/Mill Rates

2024 Gregorian Calendar

2023-2024 Schools by County/District

Free Fraud Alert Resource

PropertyFraudAlert.com is a free public service that will alert a property owner of potential fraudulent recordings that affect their property. It is monitored by the individual county land records offices. Although it does not prevent fraud from happening, it provides an early warning system so the property owner can take the appropriate action if fraudulent activity has occurred. It may be particularly helpful to share this resource with a property owner who has had someone pose as them and attempt to list their property.

Sign up is quick & easy. Go to PropertyFraudAlert.com, select the state & county in which the property is located, and choose how you'd like to be notified.

For additional info on how to avoid listing scams, check out this helpful article by the WRA.

SCWMLS Provides FOREWARN© at No Cost to You

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FOREWARN© is an easy-to-use app that will allow you to assess risk by learning about a new prospect prior to meeting them for a showing.

Click here for more information and to register. 

Upcoming Training Opportunities 

Collab Center: Do you want to set up buyers with an automatic search that notifies them about new properties? Learn how to set up a Collab Center site for your buyers, and what they can do with it. This live class will be held via Zoom, please register here.

Map Search in Paragon: With Paragon's map search you can visually define areas on a map to search for listings. Join SCWMLS trainer, Dave Bass, for this 30-minute class where you will learn how to draw different shapes on the map and edit them, use layers to show lots of helpful information, and more. This live class will be held via Zoom, please register here.

Paragon Connect: Join Dave for a 30-minute class via Zoom where you will learn how to use the mobile version of Paragon, Paragon Connect, on your smartphone. Please register here.

Paragon Overview Classes: We offer weekly live classes for Paragon training. To register for an upcoming session click click here.

In person:  We are offering an in-person Paragon training class at the MLS office on April 5th at 9:00am. To register click here.

Customized Office Training: Need training on specific topics? Have Dave come to your office or set up a Zoom meeting to talk about Paragon topics that are important to you. Email support@wisre.com to set up day and time.

South Central Wisconsin Multiple Listing Service

4801 Forest Run Rd, Suite 101

Madison, WI 53704

(608) 240-2800

www.scwmls.com