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Message from NorthstarMLS CEO Tim Dain: Password Security Update

Dear Valued Subscribers, I wanted to provide an update with more details about the password reset request sent this past weekend.   Spamming Activity Detected On Saturday, July 19, Matrix vendor Cotality alerted us after detecting spamming activity from an authenticated NorthstarMLS Matrix user account whose credentials were compromised. This account sent about 31,000 emails containing phishing...

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Ask David: How can I change my NorthstarMLS password and make sure my account is secure?

The NorthstarMLS Single Sign-On (SSO) system is very easy to use and makes changing your password seamless. Your password must: Be at least 8 characters Contain one uppercase letter Contain one lowercase letter Contain one number Contain one special character There are four options for changing your password: Option 1: From the Dashboard Login Screen...

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NorthstarMLS Newsletters: Read our Latest Editions and Past Issues

Get the information and resources you need for your real estate business with our most recent NorthstarMLS Newsletter and NorthstarMLS Product News! July 2025 July 2025 NorthstarMLS Newsletter July 2025 Product News Past Issues 2025 June 2025 NorthstarMLS Newsletter June 2025 Product News May 2025 NorthstarMLS Newsletter May 2025 Product News April 2025 NorthstarMLS Newsletter...

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Add the Floor Plans Consumers Expect to Your Listings with CubiCasa

While currently only 20% of listings use floor plans, there is great consumer demand for them. Floor plans help create more qualified leads because buyers can use them to understand a property’s fit for their lifestyle, with insights into the size, location and flow of rooms. Using the CubiCasa app with only your Android or...

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Are You Following these Nine Showing Etiquette Best Practices?

We’ve shared a lot of showing etiquette with you over the years, and here’s a good list of nine best practices that, when applied with a side of good common sense, can help ensure a pleasant house hunting experience for everyone involved. Schedule appointments and be sure they are approved. Remember, before you can schedule...

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Got Media?

Photos, virtual tours, floor plans, oh my! How and what to choose for your listing? The options are endless! In this forever-changing world of ways to showcase properties, let’s break down what is acceptable in the MLS. Photos Adding photos to the MLS is an important part of helping sellers sell their home. Photos...

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Ask David: What Listing Statuses Does NorthstarMLS Offer?

Selling a home is one of the biggest milestones your clients will experience, and your guidance plays a critical role in that journey. NorthstarMLS offers flexible listing options that let you tailor your marketing strategy to meet each client’s unique goals, whether that means prioritizing privacy, maximizing market exposure or carefully managing timing. This guide...

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Confused by Coming Soon Form Listing Dates?

While your client is busy cleaning up and getting ready to stage their property, you’re looking at the Coming Soon Listing Authorization Form, where the Contract Date and Contract Expiration Date lines have caused you to pause. Not sure what dates to enter? Don’t worry, we’ll walk you through it!   Coming Soon Listing Authorization...

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NorthstarMLS Decision on NAR’s Multiple Listing Options for Sellers Policy

On March 25, 2025, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) introduced a new MLS policy, Multiple Listing Options for Sellers, designed to complement the Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) and provide sellers with additional marketing options. NAR set a September 30, 2025, deadline for MLSs to implement this policy, with discretion to adopt the optional Delayed...

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