What’s New

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

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. Read More »

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... Read More »

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. Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

 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... Read More »

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... Read More »

 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&... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

 Remine’s functionalities include: Remine.com integration: Create your own public-facing portal which is a free lead capture system. To participate, all you have to do is activate your Remine account and invite your contacts. StepOne: This provi... Read More »

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... Read More »

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. Read More »

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 ... Read More »

A new modern web-based mobile application that builds on the success of Paragon MLS and Collaboration Center. Click here to learn more. Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »