Understanding taxkeys in REsearch

Understanding taxkeys in REsearch

The main method of searching our database is by using taxkeys Below is an example of the format used in REsearch. REsearch translates the taxkeys used by the counties into our own format separating sections with dashes and removing leading zeros. For example: If the taxkey you are looking for is 230040250011 and is located on Oahu, What will be entered into the taxkey search field will be: 1-2-3-4-25-11 Process: Add the island code, which is a 1 Separate the sections by dashes: 1 – 2 – 3 – 004 – 025 – 0011 Remove leading zeros from 004, 025, … Continued
(MLS) Searching Overview

(MLS) Searching Overview

A collection of Search Guides ranging from the basics to advanced   Searching with taxkeys in REsearch – Find out how to search for single, multiple, and ranges of taxkeys. Searching with MLS numbers – Pulling single or multiple listings directly Search results – MLS vs. TMK Formats –  Telling the system when you would like to see listing or public data Quick editing a search request – Editing a request from the request recap area How to save and load a search – Saving search parameters. Creating a CMA using REsearch – Generating a comparable market analysis in REsearch Using the Add Fields feature – Locating … Continued
(mls) Market IQ overview

(mls) Market IQ overview

Use the Market IQ feature to create current up-to-date reports on market activity within the MLS. Reports can be created for active or sold listings by board, office and/or agent and narrowed to particular listing types and areas. Market Reports can cover entire board activity or be limited to an individual agent’s activity. Select Market IQ from the Main Menu Two important sections of the request page – Choose between currently Active/Contingent or Sold listings. Sold listings will require a date range unless the intent is to pull all sales from all time. Search by: If selecting Board, you will … Continued
How to save and load a search

How to save and load a search

Saving a frequently used search is really easy and comes in handy all the time. Saving a search Method 1 Step 1 – Enter your search parameters   Step 2 – Click Save Search, located in the lower right section of the search page   Step 3 – Give your search a unique name, click Save when done.     Method 2 Locate and click the “Search History” tab   Locate the search to be saved. Give it a name and click the heart icon to save. *note: the search will only show up on this list after it has … Continued
(MLS) How to enter a listing using Wizard Forms

(MLS) How to enter a listing using Wizard Forms

Classic Vs. Wizard The Wizard includes additional steps to include photos, addenda, etc. Classic is the listing input form only Here are the steps to placing a listing on the MLS using the Wizard. 1. In the Main Menu expand the Listings category and select New Listing.   You will be presented with a choice between Classic and Wizard Forms. Our example will use the Wizard Forms (required only). 2. Select Wizard Forms – Required Only The only fields displayed using this option are the required fields. If you wish to input other information please select Full.   Step 1 … Continued
(mls) Search results – MLS vs. TMK Formats

(mls) Search results – MLS vs. TMK Formats

REsearch has the unique ability to show both MLS data along side of the public TMK data. We will be using the FORMAT drop down to select which data shows up on our search results.   The Format drop down contains both MLS and TMK formats. The MLS formats are located in the upper half while the TMK formats are down below. These selections will determine what the search result will look like. Feel free to test each one of them out in order to find the format that suits your needs. You may also combine various formats on the … Continued
Searching with MLS numbers

Searching with MLS numbers

If you know the MLS (listing) number you are looking for you may type it directly into the MLS search field. In order to search multiple MLS numbers, separate them with a comma or a space. If done correctly, REsearch will automatically format and place an OR between the last two numbers
(MLS) Photos – Adding photos to a listing

(MLS) Photos – Adding photos to a listing

Using the Research 6 photo loader *30 photo limit *jpg / jpeg file formats only *recommended dimensions 1200 pixels wide by 800 pixels tall Click for more information   In the Main Menu expand the Listings category and select Manage Photos. (Manage Photos is also available within the Listings Menu)   On the Manage Photos screen enter your Listing number or click Select Listing to open a list of all Active and Hold listings that belong to you. Please review the Photo Agreement, you must check mark “I Agree” before uploading any photos. Click Continue when ready.   If this … Continued
(MLS) Searching for a specific agent’s listings or My listings

(MLS) Searching for a specific agent’s listings or My listings

This guide will walk you through searching using Agent ID. Searching by Agent ID will narrow the search down to only that agent’s listings. You may do this for your own listings too. (agent ID is not the only method of searching, you may also search by agent name)   On the Search for Listings page, click on the Add Fields button. The Add Fields button is located in the lower section of the page within the search recap area. The Add Fields window will open.     In the Add Fields window you may type the beginning of the … Continued
Creating a CMA using REsearch

Creating a CMA using REsearch

Create a CMA is located in the Main Menu under the Search category.   1. Click Create a CMA from the Main Menu   2. You are now presented with the search page and the Create a CMA menu at the top. 2A. The A section is where you may enter your subject MLS# or TMK. Our example is using an MLS number. Enter your MLS number and click the arrow. Notice a summary of the listing is shown in the box below. This tells us the search will look for similar properties with + or – of 15% of … Continued
Basic listing search instuctions

Basic listing search instuctions

Here are the very basics of searching for listings in REsearch. You will also find links to more advanced guides located at the bottom of the page.   Locate search within the Main Menu. You can click on the + symbol to expand the Search options Click “Search for Listings” (You may also click directly on SEARCH to jump straight to the search page, skipping opening the search menu)       You are now on the Main Search Page     Enter your search parameters. The screenshot example is looking for: Taxkey 4-3-2-1, Active, Residential listings. Click the green … Continued
Searching with taxkeys in REsearch

Searching with taxkeys in REsearch

The taxkey search field is located in various places within REsearch. Our examples will use the Quick Search section located at the top of the Search for listings page.   Searching for a single or multiple taxkeys: If you are searching for a single taxkey, simply enter in the full key. If you are searching for multiple taxkeys, you can separate each key with a comma and space You may also simply enter the last digit of the other keys you are looking for. REsearch will correctly append the digit to the rest of the previous numbers. The example below … Continued
(MLS / TMK) Quick editing a search request

(MLS / TMK) Quick editing a search request

Instead of looking through the whole list of search fields when wanting to make a simple change to the search request, follow these simple instructions for more efficiency. Located near the bottom of the search page is the Request bar. Use this as your search recap. Simply click on the search request you would like to edit. (Our example is editing the TMK Condo field)   Click on the request, a box will open where you can make changes. Click the check mark icon to accept the change.   You may also click the trash can icon to remove the … Continued
(mls) Open House – Entering an Open House into REsearch

(mls) Open House – Entering an Open House into REsearch

Please do not post open house announcements within a listing’s public remarks. These announcements could be perceived as invitations to contact the listing agent directly without a buyer’s agent present. Open house announcements within Private Remarks are fine. The Open House tool within REsearch will feed open house information to public sites such as alohaliving.com and others.   There are a couple of routes to take in order to access the Open House tool. A. On the Dashboard click to the Open Houses tab. Click New Open House   The Create New Open House window will open within REsearch. Fill … Continued
Using the Add Fields feature

Using the Add Fields feature

If you cannot locate a search field on the main search page, you will find it in the Add Fields window. The Add Fields feature will give you access to every single search field in the system.   Located in the request line is the Add Fields button. Click it to open a window.     Clicking Add Fields opens up the Search Criteria window All fields are sorted alphabetically and color coded into categories. Scroll through the list to locate the field you are looking for. Click on the field you would like to use. The field’s selection will … Continued