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Launching your AdBuilder Digital Ad

AdBuilder is available to all NorthstarMLS subscribers in the Add/Edit listing input system or on the NorthstarMLS Dashboard. And now, for Matrix users, it’s also accessible through the MLS-Touch® mobile app! Here’s how to launch your next ad in the app: 1. Download the MLS-Touch® app from the Apple store or Google Play. 2. If...

Fargo‑Moorhead Area Association of REALTORS® Deepens Relationship with NorthstarMLS by Becoming a Customer Association

Minneapolis, MN and Fargo, ND — NorthstarMLS and Fargo‑Moorhead Area Association of REALTORS® (FM REALTORS®) are pleased to announce they have expanded their partnership by having FM Realtors become a fully recognized NorthstarMLS Customer Association. Building on the relationship started in March 2024 when FM REALTORS joined the NorthstarMLS Common Data Platform (CDP), this new...

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! August 2025 August 2025 NorthstarMLS Newsletter August 2025 Product News Past Issues 2025 July 2025 NorthstarMLS Newsletter July 2025 Product News June 2025 NorthstarMLS Newsletter June 2025 Product News May 2025 NorthstarMLS Newsletter...

Ask David: How can I best protect my NorthstarMLS account?

Protecting your login credentials—especially for tools like the MLS system, email and transaction management systems—helps prevent unauthorized access and potential data breaches. When traveling internationally, using a trusted VPN (Virtual Private Network) adds an extra layer of protection by encrypting your internet connection, making it safer to log into secure systems from unfamiliar or public...

The Rules Behind NorthstarMLS Statuses

NorthstarMLS has several statuses that can be utilized when inputting listings in the MLS. Let’s take a look at what they are and how to use them correctly. Before we get started, let’s talk about when to input the listing into the MLS. NorthstarMLS policy requires the listing to be added to the MLS within...

Efficiently Manage Days on Market with NorthstarMLS

The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) remains the most powerful platform for marketing real estate. Homes listed on NorthstarMLS benefit from broad exposure to tens of thousands of local agents and appear on major consumer-facing sites, generating more showings, greater competition and often stronger offers. Exposure to a broader buyer pool, professional marketing and data-driven pricing...

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...

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...

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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