MLS Tools

MLS Designed for Central Texas REALTORS®

The Austin Central Texas Realty Information Services (ACTRIS) provides MLS subscribers with a variety of options for accessing the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). As an MLS subscriber, you have access to a host of MLS products and services, including MLXchange Professional, Fusion (beta version), MLS Data Co-op, ABoR Mobile MLS and Mobile Edit. Different MLS solutions work under different conditions, such as with alternate Web browsers and on mobile devices.

MLXchange Professional

MLXchange is more than the industry's most flexible and complete Web-based MLS system. MLXchange empowers you to deliver personalized services so you can stand out from the crowd. MLXchange allows you to:

• customize reports, search templates and search results lists;
• instantly notify clients via email of new listings;
• view customer preferences on prospective listings;
• promote your REALTOR® services via your agent website;
• share MLS access with team members or assistants who are members of ABoR;
• integrate a branded IDX property search into a existing website;
• and more!

Fusion (Beta)

Fusion—the latest MLS product from CoreLogic MarketLinx—is currently in development. ABoR was selected as a test city for the new Fusion MLS system. A volunteer group of MLS subscribers have been testing Fusion since July 2010. Fusion allows users to access the MLS system from any Internet browser, including Safari, Firefox and Google Chrome. MLXchange and Fusion are running simultaneously off of a common database. MLS subscribers have the option to begin using the beta version of Fusion. Using your MLXchange login credentials, MLS subscribers can access Fusion at actris.fusionmls.com.

Please note: The contract with our current MLS vendor is up for renewal in 2012. The ACTRIS Advisory Committee is currently exploring all options, including the possibility of a new MLS system vendor.

MLS Data Co-op

New in 2011, MLS Data Co-op allows MLS subscribers to use any browser or tablet, including the iPad, to quickly access and search for property listings. Property information is presented on a single screen with a series of expandable windows, which allows users to view all of the pertinent property information from one central location. Data Co-op contains tax and assessment information, enhanced mapping features, community demographics, school information, comparable sales data, sales history, automated property valuations, and foreclosure and REO data.

To access Data Co-op, MLS subscribers can log in to MLXchange. Under the “Resources” section on the homepage, you will find the “SmartLinks” option, which contains a direct link to Data Co-op. Data Co-op can also be accessed by visiting actris.mlxhelp.com. Select the “Austin Central Texas” option, and use your MLXchange login to access the system.

Mobile Solutions

ABoR provides mobile MLS solutions to help MLS subscribers conduct business on the go. MLXchange and Fusion are accessible on tablets devices. To access MLXchange on a tablet, you must have Internet Explorer. Fusion requires flash. However, both MLS systems can be accessed from iPads via the Citrix Receiver. The Citrix Receiver is an interim solution to allow users to access the MLS via the iPad. A permanent solution is expected by the end of 2011.

Smartphone users also have access to ABoR Mobile MLS and Mobile Edit to view and manage listings on the go. Mobile MLS houses a location-based GPS search tool that allows users to locate properties and pertinent listing information. Mobile Edit provides MLS subscribers the tools to edit the list price, status and expiration date of their listings. Both mobile solutions provide basic property data and photos, as well as listing information, including owner/occupant name and phone number, access instructions and showing information.

MLS subscribers can directly access both mobile solutions from ABoR’s mobile website — www.abor.com/mobile. Users will login to Mobile MLS with their Abor.com credentials. All characters in the password should be lowercase. Users can select the “Remember Me” option on the login screen to make future browsing more seamless. Users will log in to Mobile Edit using their MLS login credentials. All characters in the password should be lowercase.