What’s New
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❉ Compliance Corner: Non-Disclosure of Personal Interest
Did you know that not disclosing your personal interest in a real estate property or transaction violates both the MLS Rules and the REALTOR® Code of Ethics? Violating MLS Rule 7.17 also violates Article 4 of the Code of Ethics. Some example...
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❉ Paragon Listing Status Changes – November 12, 2024
We are updating some MLS statuses to better align with RESO (Real Estate Standards Organization) standards. These changes will improve consistency, data accuracy, and compatibility with other MLSs and real estate platforms, making things easier fo...
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❉ The all-new Collaboration Center is coming on September 26, 2024
Introducing the all-new Collaboration Center in Paragon MLS – a powerful new tool to help you connect with clients. With the power of the Collaboration Center, you’ll be able to: • Enjoy real-time communication: The Collaboration Cente...
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❉ Finding Homes by Lundy
Introducing the “Finding Homes” Alexa Skill – Your Voice-Activated Home Search Tool We are excited to introduce “Finding Homes” by Lundy—a revolutionary voice-activated Alexa skill that simplifies your home search expe...
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❉ Paragon Connect Enhancements – Sep 2
Great enhancements have been implemented to Paragon Connect. CollabLink is getting a stunning makeover! All the features you love are still there—now faster, more responsive, and more intuitive than ever. Introducing the new Spreadsheet View in Pa...
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❉ Exciting New Features on CRS Tax Data System within Paragon
As part of their continuous effort to make the MLS Tax Suite more intuitive and user-friendly, CRS Tax has rolled out new tooltips across the platform. Here’s what’s new: To access CRS Tax, log onto Paragon, click on Tax. If you need assistance, p...
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❉ NEW Update on Concessions Considered Field Change
After listening to feedback from our members regarding the recent change to make the “Concessions Considered” field mandatory, we will be removing the ‘Concessions Considered: Yes/No’ field from Listing Entry, effective ...
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❉ Improve your Rental Process with RentSpree
With RentSpree, you can get a completed screening package in a few easy steps. This includes a rental application, credit report, criminal background check and eviction-related proceedings. Results are generated instantly after applicants make pay...
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❉ Highlights of New MLS Rule and System Changes Going into Effect August 12
MLS Rules: MLS System Changes: New Field: Concessions Considered (Sellers are considering giving concessions to the buyers) Modified Field: Concessions at COE (Did the sellers pay concession to the buyers) If you have any questions, please em...
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❉ Compensation and Concession Field Changes within the MLS
As a result of the NAR Settlement, Bay East will implement the following changes to our Paragon MLS Platform beginning Monday, August 12: Note: Historical concessions data for off-market listings will still be visible.
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❉ Introducing the Need Assistance Widget in CRS Data System
On July 23, CRS Data System is adding a “Need Assistance” Widget, designed to make user experience smoother and more intuitive. This feature offers how-to articles, video tutorials, and an option to submit support tickets directly wit...
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❉ Build Your Online Reputation through RateMyAgent
RateMyAgent has developed the most powerful marketing tool to help you build trust, credibility, and online reputation through client reviews. RateMyAgent is a hassle-free way for you to collect reviews from clients – no sign-up required. Plus, th...
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❉Create Templates on CloudCMA
Do you know you can create your own templates on CloudCMA? When you are on the customize module, click on “template” on the upper right-hand corner, select “Save As Template” and give it a name. This template can be ...
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❉ Compliance Corner: MLS Rules and Code of Ethics Violations
Did you know that violating an MLS Rule can also violate the NAR Code of Ethics? Breeching certain MLS Rules could also mean you violated the Code of Ethics. For example, MLS Rule 12.10 prohibits MLS users from using False or Misleading Adve...
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❉ Canva Templates for RPR Users
If you’re using RPR’s Market Trends then you’ll want to know about this new way to access free Canva templates directly within RPR. No more platform hopping. Now, you can easily access Canva from the homepage or Market Trends pag...
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❉ Expiration Date Verification Alert on Paragon
Beginning June 3, 2024, when submitting a new listing on Paragon MLS, you’ll notice a helpful reminder prompt. This prompt will appear at the top of the screen, asking you to review and confirm the Expiration Date before finalizing your sub...
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❉ Resetting Your Supra eKEY PIN
New Supra eKEY Feature Allows You to Reset When You Forget! Forget your Supra eKEY PIN? No problem! Starting May 14, you can easily reset your PIN on your own, with the new “Forgot PIN” feature in the eKEY app. Follow these steps to get started:
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❉Trackxi – Real Estate Transaction Management Software
Exciting news for Bay East members! We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Trackxi, an innovative deal and task tracker tailored for real estate professionals. This collaboration is all about showcasing your value to clients and ens...
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❉ zipForm® Plus: New Form Editor
Starting April 8th, the Classic Forms Editor in zipForm® will be replaced with the New Form Editor, an all-inclusive workspace that allows you to edit multiple forms at the same time, add forms from your form libraries, email documents from your t...
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❉ 2023 Achievement Club
The REALTOR® Achievement Club is an awards program designed to recognize Bay East REALTORS®, who have closed more than $4.25 million in residential and/or commercial sales/listings or ten transactions for the year. Certificates will be available t...
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❉ Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is being launched on April 9, 2024
We’ll be implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on April 9, 2024 to enhance MLS security. MFA adds an extra layer of protection beyond just a password. It requires users to provide multiple forms of identification before granting acc...
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❉ MLS – What’s New in Dotloop 2.0
Exciting news – Dotloop 2.0 is here, and it’s a game-changer for real estate professionals. Dotloop is a transaction management program that brings people and software together to save time and create a delightful customer experience. This n...
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❉ The RPR Mobile App Update
The RPR Mobile™ app has a major update! Getting around has never been easier with the new navigation bar! Available on your landing page – begin searching immediately, see area listing counts and your recent and saved searches/properties, fo...
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❉ Paragon MLS End-User License Agreement
On December 6, when you log on to Paragon, you will be directed to accept the End-User License Agreement (EULA). To accept the agreement, simply enter your name exactly as displayed on the EULA page. Be aware of any uppercase and lowerca...
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❉ Homesnap Showings Field within Listing Entry will be Removed on October 23
We have been advised by Homesnap that with the Homesnap transition to Homes.com the Homesnap Appt. Scheduling module will be going away. This means on October 23; you will no longer see the field when you are within...
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❉ Homesnap Pro Becomes Homes.com October 23
Mark your calendars. The final day to use Homesnap Pro will be October 23. Homesnap Pro will be removed and will redirect to the new website, Homes.com. To access the new and improved app, download the “Homes.com” app, or vi...
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❉ Announcing a New Integration for Cloud CMA
A new integration will be coming soon to Cloud CMA. On September 13, we’ll be releasing an integration between Cloud CMA and Listing Toolkit – Realtor.com®’s newest product for seller agents. With this new integration, agents will ...
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❉ BAREIS and San Francisco MLS Update
Update August 31: Listings from San Francisco and BAREIS are now on Paragon, but some are without photos. Photo URLs will remain inactive until Rapattoni finds a faster solution. Here’s what this means for members: 1. Some listings...
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❉ MLS “AREA” Field Change Notice
MLS “AREA” Field Change Notice – Effective November 6, 2023 Effective November 6, the “AREA” field lookup values will be updated to a single lookup value called “Listing”. This means that instead of selecting various “...
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❉ Paragon MLS Enhancements Highlights
Paragon MLS Enhancements Release August 1, 2023 Highlights Review all of the enhancements here or watch this short video. Questions, please call our MLS Tech Support at 925.730.7100 or email us at mlsservices@bayeast.org.
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❉ Brevitas Commercial Platform
Bay East continually reviews all products and services offered to our members to provide the most value. As part of this review; effective on July 28, 2023, Paragon Commercial listings will no longer be syndicated to the Brevitas Commercial Platfo...
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❉ Property Watch in Paragon MLS Map Search
Now you can keep a close eye on your preferred properties and stay informed about any changes in the public record. Property Watch from Map Search monitors foreclosures, ownership changes, tax delinquencies, new loans, and more. Watch these ...
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❉ Homesnap Pro is now Homes Pro
Exciting news for Homesnap Pro users! Homesnap is rolling out a software upgrade and changing its name to Homes Pro. To access the new and improved Homes Pro App, simply download the “Homes.com” app or use the webpage and sign in w...
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❉ Paragon MLS Changes – June 12
Paragon MLS Changes on June 12 – HOA Name and HOA Management Company Introducing improved features related to HOA information. The changes are as follows: 1. 1. HOA Management Company Field: A new field named “HOA Management Company...
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❉ Paragon Enhancements May 2023
1. Customize Your Search Criteria Paragon allows you to customize your search criteria by selecting the fields you need and arranging them in the order you prefer. Click here to view instructions on how to customize your searc...
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❉ RESOLVED: Comcast Outage
This issue has been resolved. We have been notified that some Comcast subscribers cannot access some websites, such as Paragon and the Department of Real Estate (DRE). Restarting your modem might solve the issue. In the meantime, HomeSnap, RPR, re...
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❉ LionDesk Account Transition
LionDesk is now a C.A.R. member benefit available to all REALTOR® members. As a result, Bay East will not be renewing our direct agreement with LionDesk after May 10. We understand that many of you have been using LionDesk and we want to ensure a ...
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❉ MLS Rule 10.5 Ending 5.1.23
Effective May 1, 2023, MLS Rule 10.5 will be removed from the MLS Rules: “Refusal to Sell. If the seller of any listed property filed with the service refuses to accept a written offer satisfying the terms and conditions stated in the listin...
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❉ Cloud CMA: Live Buyer Tour
Cellphones have changed the way we do real estate. Clients can browse listings, request showings, get directions, whatever they need to do—all from the palm of their hands. With live buyer tours, we’re taking the paper reports you alrea...
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❉ MLS Tools Ending May 17
As of May 17, HomesOpenToday and StreetURLs will be sunsetted by the vendor (Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®). We appreciate your understanding during this transition period.
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❉ Paragon MLS Enhancement March 29
Paragon MLS Enhancement Release 5.94 on March 29 Property Search Agent and Office Field Auto-Complete: We have made changes to all property search Agent dropdown fields so that they now display the agent’s user code and whether the agent is i...
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❉ Daylight Savings and Lockboxes
Daylight Savings time is here, bringing you longer days and more sunlight to show your clients listings! Although the time changed on your clocks, they didn’t change on your lockboxes. The default showing time for all Supra lockboxes during Daylig...
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❉ Claw MLS Data Coming Soon
Bay East is pleased to announce a data share with the Combined Los Angeles/Westside MLS (The MLS™/CLAW). The data will be available in Paragon mid-March. You will be able to search over 40 areas in Los Angeles, including Malibu, Beverly Hill...
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❉ Elevate Your Online Presence with Realtor.com® Agent Profile
As a REALTOR®, being discoverable by potential clients is key to growing your business. Don’t miss out on the chance to power up your online presence and take your business to the next level with Realtor.com® Agent Profile. Click Here&n...
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❉ Enhanced Listing Intelligence from Realtor.com®
New listing intelligence features are now available from Realtor.com®. These features offer you intel on potential buyers and performance insights at no cost to help you understand how your listings are performing compared to s...
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❉ Paragon Update January 30
Paragon Update January 30, 2023: Three fields become Required for Sold Status Starting January 30, 2023, when a listing status is changed to Sold, the following three fields within the Sold Information section will become required: If you need ass...
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❉ Paragon Lease Rental Property Class Syndication to Zillow
Starting January 9, brokers have the ability to allow the office’s Lease Rental listings to be syndicated to Zillow Rental. This agreement between Bay East MLS and Zillow Rentals increases visibility of rental listings. Follow these steps&nbs...
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❉ Paragon MLS Enhancements December 7
Paragon MLS Enhancements Release December 7, 2022 Highlights Paragon Connect – Contact List Updates The contact list was updated to include three shortcut actions that help you quickly get access your client’s information. These three ...
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❉ Paragon Enhancements – December 1
MLS Rules Changes Effective December 1, 2022 1) Rule 11.5 Photographs on the MLS: Removed the language dictating that the front exterior be the primary photo. 2) 12.5.1 Public Remarks Restrictions and Requirements: a. Ad...
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❉ Homesnap Showings to Replace Showingtime Appointment Scheduling
Replacing ShowingTime Appointment Scheduling with Homesnap Showings on November 8, 2022 Bay East continually reviews all products and services offered to our members to provide the most value. As part of this review, the ShowingTime Appointme...
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❉Paragon MLS Enhancements Release 9.28.2022 Highlights
Paragon MLS Enhancements Release September 28, 2022 Highlights Statistical Reporting – Add Median to various Statistical Reports Median calculations have been added to the Market Statistics report, Ranking reports, and Month End report, brin...
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❉ Paragon Updates Effective September 12, 2022
Paragon Updates Effective September 12, 2022
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❉ New IDX/VOW Broker Attribution Options
New IDX/VOW Broker Attribution Options
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❉ Paragon MLS Enhancements Release 08-02-2022 Highlights
NAR mandate – Broker Attribution In compliance with the NAR mandate for Broker Attribution, a new node has been added to the Preferences/System tree for “IDX/VOW Contact Info” in Paragon Professional. Statistical Reporting – Add Zero Volume filter...
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❉ Paragon Enhancement on Aug 2
Starting August 2, 2022, if you select either “No” or “Community” in the Pool field when inputting your listing onto Paragon MLS, the feature category Z-POOL is no longer required. This helps inputting listings regarding swimming pool easier.
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❉ Remine Benefit Ending 8/29
Remine will not be a Bay East member benefit product effective August 29 Bay East continuously reviews all products and services offered to our subscribers to ensure we provide the most value and offer the best return on the investment of our subs...
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❉ “Tour Group” Field Update
Using the “Tour Group” field when creating a tour report may miss listings from other MLSs. If you use the “Tour Group” field to run your tour report, you may miss listings on tour from the data share MLSs. The “Tour Group” field...
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❉ Paragon MLS Enhancements Release 6-8-2022 Highlights
Paragon Professional Automatically display legend when layer is selected; you no longer need to click on the legend. Paragon Connect: Validate Address Location This is known as “Change Geocode” in Paragon Professional. This gives you the control t...
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❉ AT&T ShowingTime Issue Resolved
The AT&T SMS-blocking issue, first reported on April 29th, by ShowingTime has been resolved.
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❉ Expanded Lockbox Access Coming Soon
Starting June 27, Bay East members with a Supra key will be able open Supra lockboxes on thousands of listings in the California Regional MLS (CRMLS) area without having to join CRMLS. Check out FAQs and a map of new areas where you can open Supra...
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❉ Paragon enhancement on May 24, 2022
Lease Rental listings: If you answered “No” in the RentSpree Online Application field on your Lease Rental Listings, a pop-up message will appear after hitting the save button. The pop-up message will show information on what the service...
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❉ MLS “For Sale” sign New Rule
The MLS Management Group (MMG), consisting of representatives from Bay East, Contra Costa, and bridge MLS, passed a motion to add a new rule 12.6.1 to the MLS Rules and Regulations, which will be effective May 24, 2022. Summary of the rule change.
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❉ Paragon MLS Enhancements Release 05-03-2022 Highlights
To allow for clearer understanding of what type of pool a listing has within Paragon MLS, options for “Pool” field will be updated To provide clarity if a Coming Soon listing is available to show or not; a new required field named “Available to Sh...
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❉ Paragon Release Updates on Apr 13, 2022
Paragon MLS Enhancements Release 4-13-2022 Highlights Updates to the Saved Property Searches Grip Change the default filter to My Searches to easily locate the searches that you set up Updated the Preferences for Email Options The Email...
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❉ MLS Rule Update Notice – Effective May 2, 2022
MLS Rule 12.11 amendment and New Rule 12.11.1
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❉ NAR Transparency Rules Mean MLS Changes
Two new National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) multiple listing services (MLS) policies to increase transparency for consumers will mean changes for MLS users. The NAR Board of Directors made these policies changes during their November 2021 meet...
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❉ Paragon MLS Enhancements Release 02-23-2022 Highlights
Updated Colors on Contact Activity Widget We updated the colors for Comments and Searches at the top of the Contact Activity widget on the Paragon Pro home screen to match the colors used in Paragon Connect. Enhanced Listing Congratulations Modal ...
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❉ Paragon Enhancements – Feb 22, 2022
Upon saving a listing with ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) field set as “Yes”, a pop-up message will ask “Are you sure your listing ADU selection meets the ADU definition?” Co-listing Agent listing edit functionality is available. This is a popular ...
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❉ CloudMLX and CloudStream
Effective January 24, CloudMLX, which allowed you to search MLS data from Paragon and neighboring MLSs and set up email notifications, and CloudStream, which allowed you to text listings to your clients, will no longer be provided due to limited u...
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❉ Paragon MLS Enhancements Release 01-10-2022
Residential and Lease Rental property classes: A new feature category named 2nd Upper-Level has been added to accommodate listings that have more than two stories. Number of listing pictures: The number of listing photos has been incre...
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❉ Paragon Neighborhoods Layer to be Disabled
Our MLS Vendor has notified us that due to low usage, the current Neighborhood map layer in Paragon will be disabled on Monday, December 27th, 2021. To learn how to use the Map feature to search for listings or if you know the boundary of a partic...
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❉ Broken Image on Paragon
You may be seeing broken photo images within listings. There is an intermittent issue that seems to affect some networks/devices. It is affecting a significant number of Paragon MLSs/Boards. Our MLS vendor has multiple departments working on this...
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❉ Paragon MLS Enhancements Release 12-8-2021 Highlights
Price Analysis Widget: The release of the Price Analysis feature can be used by agents to determine pricing by viewing the Potential Buyers and any available AVMs if enabled. The feature can be accessed from the menu bar of the Listing Input Form ...
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❉ RPA Updates December 2021
Several updates to the CA Residential Purchase Agreement are being introduced in December. Get ahead of the curve and familiarize yourself with the upcoming changes made to the RPA form while learning how to complete the form step-by-step includin...
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❉ Clear Cooperation and Coming Soon Changes
The following changes to the Coming Soon and Clear Cooperation Rules took effect November 1, 2021. Clear Cooperation Section 7.5.1 text was added to further clarify/define “public” for marketing purposes, and Coming Soon Sections 9.1.1, 10.1 and 1...
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❉ Remine’s New Marketing Center – Nov 10
Remine Marketing Center Remine has implemented a collaborative marketing integration that helps agents create highly effective digital advertising campaigns in just a few clicks. Check out what makes marketing with Remine a simplified a...
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❉ Paragon MLS Enhancement Effective Nov 10, 2021
Quick Search: Listing agent and Buyer agent fields will be part of the default criteria. You can customize to remove them also. Assessments field for Lots and Land property class: Currently there are two options (Yes or No). “Unknown” will be add...
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❉ ShowingTime New Feature: Secure Access®
ShowingTime Secure Access® leverages information from confirmed appointments to keep home access secure while also making it quick and simple for showing agents to access homes during their scheduled appointment time. Listing agents will...
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❉ ListHub within Realtor.com
Brokers and Agents, your ListHub reports and syndication controls can now be accessed through Realtor.com Pro dashboard as well. Log onto Paragon and access Realtor.com Pro right on the homepage or under the Resources tab. Brokers will have the ab...
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❉ Two new features on CRS Tax
ADA Functionality + Bilingual Reporting (Spanish) CRS Data recently made critical enhancements to expand reach and inclusion. These upgrades include ADA functionality improvements that will help members service those with disabiliti...
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❉ ShowingTime SMS Messages Blocked Update
A small percentage of ShowingTime text messages sent to customers are being rejected by their SMS carrier. ShowingTime is in contact with the carrier and we will update members as we receive updates.
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❉ Paragon MLS Enhancements Effective Sept 22
Paragon Enhancements Highlights Collaboration Center – Layers Control: A new layer icon was added to the bottom right navigation controls. This new icon replaces the “menu Options” button that was previously located on the map. This allows your cl...
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❉ Remine Pro launches September 8
Remine Pro is finally here with an official launch date of September 8! Remine Pro is an innovative tool that brings together MLS, public, and people records to increase agent productivity. It is a new MLS-relate...
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❉ Facebook Marketplace Discontinuation for Lease Rental Feed from Homesnap
As of Monday, September 13, 2021, Facebook will no longer be featuring rental listings via partner feeds on Facebook Marketplace. As a result, it is no longer featuring automatic feeds of rental data from partners like Homesnap. This was a unilate...
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❉ ShowingTime new feature – Showing Beacon®
Showing Beacon® is designed to give agents peace of mind while at a showing or meeting by offering a way to keep a contact informed of their status should they want to send an alert. This feature is available in the ShowingTime mobile app for Show...
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❉ ShowingTime Waitlist: Notifications for Open Appointments
It’s a common occurrence in today’s low inventory, high demand market to have a flurry of showing activity in the first few days of a new listing. Getting an appointment can be nearly impossible. With the new ShowingTime Waitlist feature, you can ...
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❉ Paragon MLS Enhancements Effective Jul 28, 2021
Client’s Collaboration Center To assist your clients accessing their Collab Center quickly, an app icon can be easily saved to their home screen. Map Layers Available in Paragon Connect You are now able to access your favorite default mapping laye...
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❉ Paragon MLS Enhancements Effective Aug 3, 2021
Updating Disclaimer: The existing disclaimer will be updated to add additional protection for our members who add floor plans to their listings. Additional video links: Allowing more videos to showcase your listings, you may now add up to 10 unbra...
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❉ Paragon MLS Enhancements Effective Jun 2, 2021
Multi-Select Integrations available in Paragon Connect: We’re happy to announce that users can select and take third-party actions on multiple records from Paragon Connect search results. By clicking the overflow menu, you can now see both System ...
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❉ ShowingTime Sprint/T-Mobile Report
ShowingTime notified us that an extremely small percentage of ShowingTime text messages sent to Sprint (part of T-Mobile) customers are being blocked/filtered by T-Mobile/Sprint. ShowingTime is following up directly for a resolution. We encourage ...
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❉ Important Info About Paragon MLS Bookmarks
It is imperative that you are using the correct bookmarks to access the system. Please make sure that you are using this URL as your bookmark https://maxebrdi.clareityiam.net/idp/login – If you are not using this URL as your bookmark, pleas...
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❉ Supra Security Update
Effective April 27 a Security update will be activated on Supra lockboxes. If you do not have the current eKEY app on your device, you will be unable to open lockboxes and will be required to download the latest version from the App Store or Goog...
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❉ MLS Rules – Enforcing COVID Showing Protocols
Remaining consistent with C.A.R. Model MLS Rules, Bay East is adding two citable infractions enforcing COVID showing protocols effective May 24. Violations have been added for: using the term “Open House” – 12.10 False or Misleading Advertising a...
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❉ Paragon MLS Enhancements Effective May 18
New Report A new listing report named “Agent 2-Page (New)” will be added into Paragon. This report will accommodate all new fields being added into the system. See list of new fields below. To access the new report, click on “Reports” – Click on t...
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❉ Paragon MLS Enhancements – Apr 7
Paragon Enhancement highlights: More control when sharing to Facebook: When sharing to Facebook from Paragon and Collaboration Center, you now have more control over where your posts will display on Facebook and the content of the post. Disable Co...
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❉ RPR®: Refreshed for Your Success
For REALTORS®, the redesigned RPR® site offers a more intuitive user experience, including eye-catching graphics, improved navigation, and self-guided shortcuts to help you perform tasks with ease. Log in to RPR® and click “Tour Homepage” for an o...
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❉ Disclosures.io is now HomeLight Listing Management (HLM)
Nothing will change with the disclosures service you know, but you will notice there is a new name and logo. Learn more here.
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❉ Paragon MLS Enhancements – Feb 24
Paragon Enhancement highlights: Action Icons: Wouldn’t it be nice if you could view more data and fewer icons? The Action Icons column of the spreadsheet has been modified to display a single icon to provide access and more viewing space for data....
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❉ MetroList MLS Data in Paragon
MetroList has a problem with their server resulting in our inability to extract data from their MLS. MetroList is working to resolve the issue, and as soon as there is a resolution, we will resume pulling the information and provide it within Para...
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❉ MLS Data Integration is now Live!
The expanded MLS data share launched today, Jan. 20, 2021, involving seven MLSs and counties from Mendocino and Placer down to Monterey. When you log into Paragon, you may now search and enter your ‘out of area’ listings directly in Paragon. No ne...
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❉ Paragon MLS Enhancements Highlights – Coming December 17
Contacts – Agent Preview: The interface for approving and disapproving listings for Agent Preview searches has been modernized and clarified. Search – Advanced Date Rage Operators and Prospecting: To improve performance, we’ve added Advanced Dat...
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❉ Expanded MLS Data Access – NORCAL MLS Alliance Project Update
Expanded MLS Data Access – NORCAL MLS Alliance Project Update The NORCAL MLS Alliance is a groundbreaking MLS Data integration project involving seven leading Northern California MLSs. The project, scheduled to launch on January 20, 2021, wi...
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❉ New MLS Benefit – ShowingTime
Bay East is excited to announce that on November 10, we will be launching the industry’s most powerful showing and feedback management tool as a member benefit. You’ll have access to this online scheduling tool, which will help you sav...
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❉ Paragon End-User License Agreement
On December 8, when you log on to Paragon, you will be directed to accept the End-User License Agreement (EULA). We are required to register the MLS Database annually with the U.S. Copyright Office to maintain all copyright protections for the pro...
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❉ Update your Paragon Bookmarks before November 30
If you have an old Paragon MLS URL bookmarked, you will see a “Warning” notice pop-up asking you to update your bookmarks and require you to click a link that will take you to the updated MLS login page. Clicking on that link does not automaticall...
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❉ Introducing Paragon Connect
Paragon Connect will replace Paragon Mobile effective October 31, 2020. Using responsive design technology to be faster Paragon Connect is more intuitive and accessible, with many valuable new features. Paragon Mobile Vs Paragon Connect A new mob...
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❉ Expand Your Referral Network
Bay East members now have read-only access to the Idaho Intermountain MLS (IMLS). Access to IMLS is available via the Paragon Resources tab, allowing members to provide information to clients interested in Idaho properties. IMLS coverage includes...
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❉ Clear Cooperation Policy Citations – Effective Oct. 1
The Clear Cooperation Policy Section 7.5.1 went into effect May 1, 2020. Bay East has used the last 3 months to educate our membership on this new rule. Effective October 1, Section 7.5.1 will be added to the list of citations, Appendix A of the...
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Important MLS Update: DMLS/CDMLS will be replaced with DOM/CDOM – Effective Aug 11
Important MLS Update: DMLS/CDMLS will be replaced with DOM/CDOM Effective Tuesday, August 11, we will be replacing Days on MLS (DMLS) and Cumulative Days on MLS (CDMLS) with Days on Market (DOM) and Cumulative Days on Market (CDOM). The reason ...
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❉ Paragon MLS Enhancements – July 29
Paragon Enhancement Coming July 29. Here are the highlights: A new report is available to you in Paragon! Check out this short 1-minute 25-sec video that will walk you through this new report. Click here. Partial Listings just got easier! When sav...
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❉ MLS Rule Update Notice – Effective Aug 3
The following MLS Rule changes were approved by the Bay East Association of REALTORS® and will be effective August 3, 2020, unless otherwise specified. If you have any questions regarding the changes, please contact the Compliance Department at 92...
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❉ HomeSpotter MLS Mobile App Revealing Usage Activity
Major Update to HomeSpotter App Revealing Usage Activity on Monday, June 29th HomeSpotter has updated its app in a new release that adds a new Activity Feed. Using the new tab, agents gain access to a stream of activities including consumer usage ...
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❉ Paragon CRS Tax “Prospecting Redesign” Updated
Paragon CRS Tax “Prospecting Redesign” Updated prospecting with a fresh layout and intuitive functionality! Simplified searching, rich map layers, and intuitive exporting and mailing options. Login to Paragon MLS, Click on Tax. Check ...
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❉ Active-Coming Soon Listings Q&A
Bay East has compiled a list of Q&As for Active-Coming Soon Listings. For more details click here. If you have any further questions please contact the Compliance Department at 925.730.4060 or email bayeastcompliancedept@bayeast.org.
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❉ Paragon MLS Time Saving Enhancement – June 4
Paragon MLS Time Saving Enhancements (June 4, 2020) are here. Highlights are: Property Watch: Have an eye on a property? Now you can “watch a property” to see if there is a new loan, ownership change, valuation change and more. Listing Cart: Agent...
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❉ Below Market Rate Option – Available Jun 8
Monday, June 8, Below Market Rate (BMR) will be added as an option under the Special Information field within the MLS. It will be in the Listing Entry module as well as Search.
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❉ MLS Rule Update Notice – Effective May 25
Under the Shelter in Place Order issued March 17, some MLS rules were temporarily altered to help agents follow the new State and County regulations. With the recent changes to the Shelter in Place Orders that permit agents to show properties, the...
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❉ New Showing Information – Effective 11:59pm on May 3
Service providers that enable real estate transactions (including rentals, leases, and home sales), including, but not limited to, real estate agents, escrow agents, notaries, and title companies, provided that appointments and other residential r...
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❉ NEW Paragon – Live Stream Open House Option
To help you comply with the Shelter in Place Orders Residential viewings must only occur virtually or, if a virtual viewing is not feasible, by appointment (Vacant Properties only) with no more than two visitors at a time residing within the s...
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❉ MLS Clear Cooperation Policy – Effective May 1, 2020
MLS Statement 8.0, also known as the Clear Cooperation Policy. In November 2019, the NAR Board of Directors adopted the Clear Cooperation Policy in response to concerns about the use of pocket listings, and other tactics to keep properties off the...
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❉ Transitioning Coming Soon Property Type to Coming Soon Status
Coming Soon Listing Status – For All Property Classes Bay East is excited to announce a time-saving change to the Paragon “Coming Soon” listing input. Beginning April 16 you will see the status of “Active – Coming Soon&...
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❉ Showing Information
Showings must conform to the strictest limitations imposed by any government entity for the jurisdiction within which the property is located. All MLS Participants and Subscribers are strongly encouraged to fully inform themselves of the Orders an...
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❉ Days on Market: Rule change to temporarily stop DOM count
Days on Market: Rule change to temporarily stop DOM count If you placed your listing in a “Temporarily Withdrawn (WT)” status on or after Monday, March 9, 2020 (where the listing contract is still valid, but the property is not being actively mark...
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❉ Paragon MLS Enhancements – Feb 20
Paragon MLS Time Saving Enhancement is here Associated Docs: Easily identify and download all of the public documents. Tour & Open House: Create multiple open house/tour dates. Listing Input/Maintenance: Moving through and correcting errors a...
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❉ MLS Rule Change – Effective Mar 2
From time to time, Bay East Association of REALTORS® updates the MLS Rules. All recent changes are shown in red print by strikeout or underline. As part of the datashare expansion, which will provide a Single Point of Entry/Search experience for o...
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❉ Brevitas Commercial Platform & Bay East Paragon Data
Growing Commercial Listing Exposure for Bay East Members. Bay East Association of REALTORS® has partnered with, Brevitas. To offer members who have commercial real estate transactions the ability to reach a broader audience in the commercial marke...
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❉ Bay East Announces Expanded Datashare
Bay East MLS announces an expanded datashare with San Francisco MLS and BAREIS in the first quarter of 2020. In 2017, Bay East integrated the data from MLSListings in Paragon. We are pleased to announce the expansion into San Francisco MLS and BAR...
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❉ Paragon MLS Enhancements – Oct 17
Batch download Associate documents, search results saved to contact – limit raised to 500, new user menu, automated Valuation Models, and much more. Click here to learn more.
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❉ Facebook Marketplace with Homesnap and the MLS
Now, every time you post a rental to the MLS, it automatically populates to Facebook Marketplace through our partnership with Homesnap. Tons of free exposure and leads for your rentals. It’s a no brainer. Just another way the Bay East Association ...
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❉ Coming Soon Paragon Connect
A new modern web-based mobile application that builds on the success of Paragon MLS and Collaboration Center. Click here to learn more.
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❉ RateMyAgent Coming Sep 9
RateMyAgent is coming to Paragon on September 9. This agent review and marketing platform gives you complete control allowing you to generate, share, promote, and syndicate those client reviews you choose. RateMyAgent technology will enable you to...
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❉ Enhancements Coming to Paragon MLS – Aug 14
August 14th Paragon will have some enhancements in the MLS. These include: Quick Action Buttons Added to Quick Search Field Customization HTML 5 Notifications for Session Expiration Listing Activity Report Adjustment Values for CMA Comparable Repo...