The Mythical Value of Smart Homes

Consumer demand for smart-home technology is surging, with reports predicting the industry will reach $130 billion between 2020 and 2025. But despite the popularity of…

To Bot or Not to Bot

Technology has empowered real estate agents in remarkable ways in the last couple of decades. One of the hottest innovations for agent websites is bots.

Interested in being a GAAR Ombuds?

Recruitment for Ombuds Volunteers is now open!

Q.  What is the Ombuds Program?
A.   The Ombuds program is a GAAR member-benefit that provides you…

Turn in Excess Lock Boxes and Register to Win!

This year, beat the September rush! Members who bring in all excess lock boxes from now thru August 31st are eligible to enter a drawing…

RPR updates for August 2018

RPR (Realtor Property Source) has some great updates for SWMLS REALTORS this month, including a new school data provider, new market activity metrics and some new navigation…

Where Agents Go Wrong With Video Marketing

Secure your target market, engage viewers, and drive your business by avoiding these common mistakes.

Video marketing is one of the most powerful tools in…

View graphs in Infosparks: Tips and Tricks

The InfoSparks tool, exclusively for SWMLS Members, provides detailed graphs and reports of market activity that can be shared with clients and can help to…

GAAR Helps City of Albuquerque Revise Housing Code

Albuquerque City Councilor Diane Gibson is proposing amendments to sections of the Uniform Housing Code to make it easier for the City to deal with…

MLS Status Rules: What is a Withdrawn listing?

Are you using the Withdrawn status in Flexmls correctly? Each month SWMLS staff identify several listings in a Withdrawn status that actually should be Cancelled. Knowing…