How To Reinstate Membership

Late To Pay Your Annual Membership Renewal?

  Membership Renewal was Due January 31st. If you have missed paying your annual board dues and you do not have access to zipForms, just complete this Credit Card Authorization Form to reinstate your board membership. A $35 GAOR Late Fee Will Apply Beginning February 1st! An Additional $30 C.A.R. Late Fee Will Apply Beginning March 1st! Forgot to pay online?  Be sure to whitelist GAOR.ORG so as to not miss any of our email reminders. Learn about all the methods for paying your Board Dues and MLS fees.

Annual Board Dues

Membership Renewal December 31st

  Now accepting payments for your GAOR, NAR, & C.A.R. annual membership. Membership Renewal is Due By January 31st. A $35 GAOR Late Fee Will Apply Beginning February 1st! An Additional $30 C.A.R. Late Fee Will Apply Beginning March 1st! Pay Online Now.  Don't Be Late. Avoid the Late Fees! To pay, go to your IMS (Internet Member Services) profile and in the left-hand column, click on the following... Your Annual Board Dues Online - Due 01/31/22 Can't pay online?  Learn all the methods for paying your MLS fees.

iTech CRMLS Migration

GAOR Migrating iTECH MLS to CRMLS

As you may have seen from past emails, GAOR has chosen to switch our MLS provider from i-Tech to CRMLS Matrix in April 2022. This message is the first of many from GAOR and CRMLS so that you will know what is happening, what to expect, and how you can be prepared with your real estate business. Some of you may be familiar with Matrix while others have primarily used i-Tech MLS. Matrix has a number of features and benefits built in, and you will have many opportunities beginning in January to learn and ask questions through training programs in person, webinars, on-demand videos, how-to articles and more. At the same time, we recognize that many GAOR members have more familiarity with i-Tech MLS and may have questions and concerns. We want to make it easier for you during this transition and provide you with as much time and learning...

Glendale Caravan

Glendale Caravans Are Back

We are happy to bring back both the Glendale and Sunland/Tujunga Caravans.   Our meeting before Caravan will still be virtual via our weekly Town Hall.  To have your listing published in i-Tech… Members, please add Broker Open Showings in i-TECH MLS.   See some reference screenshots below. Non-members, please complete this form. All REALTORS® are encouraged to show up to our Town Hall meeting to pitch your listing to our membership.  Listing photos will be displayed while you give your best elevator pitch (45-90 seconds).    Town Hall Meeting:  Wednesdays @ 9:00 a.m. Glendale Broker Opens:  Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.   Sunland / Tujunga Broker Opens:  Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.   See you there.  Best of luck with your listing. Caravan Request Form for Non-members MembersLearn How To Add, View, and Print Caravan Listings in i-TechLearn How to Comply With Caravan Rules View Glendale Wednesday’s Caravan ListContinue reading

iTECH CRMLS

Exactly What Is The Glendale CRMLS Dashboard?

  The Glendale CRMLS Dashboard is a new feature-rich launch page.  In short, we are NOT moving users from i-Tech Rapattoni to CRMLS Matrix.  We also have no plans on removing the old log-in page — for now.     i-TECH Rapattoni and CRMLS Matrix remain as independent MLS platforms. As you may already know, GAOR and CRMLS forged a business alliance this past year where i-Tech Rapattoni taps into CRMLS Matrix data and vice versa.   Not only do we mutually benefit from sharing MLS data, in this new business alliance CRMLS also: Manages all our Rapattoni technical support calls,Records new listing SELMs,Tracks real estate violation issues, Provides Rapattoni live training, pre-recorded video training, live webinars, and recorded webinars, and more… With so much to organize, GAOR and CRMLS came up with a new i-Tech Log-in page that gives agents a convenient way to access our i-Tech MLS as well as a host...Continue reading

Revised Open House Rules

Open House and Showing Rules As Of June 15

As of June 15, the California economy will reopen and, with limited exceptions, will return to normal operations. NEARLY ALL  COVID  PROTOCOLS WILL END No physical distancing for attendees and customers No cleaning No posted rules of entry required No PEADS or any other type of sign in No one will have to agree to an office prevention plan No one will have to attest to their current health status No capacity limits (below 5,000) No restrictions on door knocking or handing out flyers STAY TUNED!

SELM Upload to CRMLS

SELMs For CRMLS i-Tech Rapattoni

CRMLS Rapattoni User Exclusion Form Submission. Per CRMLS Rule 7.9,  If the seller refuses to permit the listing to be disseminated by the AOR/MLS, the Listing Broker shall submit to the MLS within 2 business days of the effective date of the listing agreement a compliant certification signed by the seller that the seller does not authorize the listing to be disseminated by the MLS.Please note that CRMLS has adopted the NAR Clear Cooperation Policyas referenced in paragraph 9 of the C.A.R. Form SELM. A C.A.R. Form SELM or broker created form may be used, but any form submitted must comply with the requirements further set forth in Rule 7.9 This process requires two steps. Step #1:  Obtain a compliant seller-signed exclusion form Step #2:  Upload SELM to CRMLS Learn More I’m Ready To Upload My SELM

Access to Glide Still Available Through CRMLS, However…

The “Submit offer using Glide” button has been disabled from MLS systems.  Here is a notice that went out to all CRMLS members…. On Friday, 5/14, C.A.R. sent an email to its members announcing its decision to keep Glide’s form license in place. CRMLS has received extensive feedback through various avenues, including a recent email survey completed by thousands of users like you, to help us determine the next course of action. Due to the overwhelming amount of feedback we’ve received, we will remove the “Submit offer using Glide” button from Matrix, Paragon, Flex, and IDX today, Monday, 5/17. We want to thank those who have completed the survey and want you to know that we have heard and appreciate your concerns. Here is CRMLS’s status with Glide: Glide is, as of this writing, still a CRMLS benefit provided at no cost to our users Any transactions you have in...Continue reading

Coming Soon Status

Coming Soon Listings

Please refer to this member center page forSeller Instruction to Place Listing into CRMLS Coming Soon Status. In Summary, there are THREE simple steps to follow.   Download FormHave Seller Sign FormKeep form in YOUR files for compliance matters. You are NOT required to upload or submit your form to your association. Get Form Frequently Asked Questions

Saturyday is A Business Day

Saturday Will Soon Be a ‘Business Day’ and Other Critical MLS Changes

Critical changes to CRMLS Rules & Policy arrive May 1st Matrix and i-Tech Members Based on feedback from the CRMLS community of real estate professionals, filtered through our committees, and approved by our Board of Directors, we’re making a few changes to the CRMLS Rules and Regulations.  Effective May 1, 2021, we will update the CRMLS Rules and Regulations and publish them on the Compliance page of the CRMLS website. We encourage you to read a two-page summary of the rule changes, located here.  To summarize, here’s a brief overview of some of the most impactful changes: 12.23 Business Days Definition. For all purposes of this ruleset, “Business Days” shall be defined as Mondays through Saturdays, not including holidays Addition of new rule (14.5) regarding MLS staff modifying fields and data points within listings In connection with new rule 14.5, violations of rules 7.8 (Mandatory Delivery of Listing Agreement) and...

New iTech Login Screen

NEW iTech Log On Screen

Coming Thursday, Feb 25 will be a modern iTech launch page.  It will have the links you are already familiar with, as well as a few other common links added for convenience.   From this page you can: Access your iTech MLS Dashboard Search for Properties Search for Offices and Agents Access your agent portal to pay member dues Access GAOR’s Credit Card Authorization form to pay for dues (often needed when paying past the online cutoff date) Contact iTECH/CRMLS Support Center CALL the iTECH/CRMLS Support Center  Link directly to GAOR.org We do not anticipate any disruption of service to iTech MLS.   iTech MLS

Creating CMAs - Rapattoni Learning Center - Videos

Creating CMAs in iTech

To learn how to create CMAs in iTech, visit the Learning Center in iTech. In iTech… Go to the HELP menu option Select ‘Learning Center’ Search for ‘CMA’ You will get a list of videos on the topic of CMAs.  As of this posting, you will see videos for… CMA Quick Tours Five videos on creating a package CMA Preference Setups Go To iTech

ANNUAL and QUARTERLY Fees Now Due

Both Annual -AND- Quarterly Fees Are Due in January

Just to recap, January is a busy month for paying both Annual Membership Fees and MLS Fees. On THE FIST DAY of every year, your Association Membership Fees are due.  This year, we are giving members 30 days to pay those fees. A GAOR Late Fee of $35 will be assessed beginning February 1st A C.A.R. Late Fee of $30 will be assessed beginning March 1st In THE FIRST MONTH of every year, the first of FOUR MLS quarterly installments is also due.  This year the first installment is due January 11th. GAOR iTech/CRMLS Late Fees Will Be Assessed Beginning January 12th Learn More About Fees Here Pay My Fees

2021 Quarter 1 MLS Fees Due

MLS Fees Due Monday January 11th

  The ability to pay your first quarterly MLS fees online is now open.  You are just one click away. Don't Be Late. Late Fees of $35 Will Be Assessed Beginning January 12th! Online payments are not accepted after January 11th. You will be required to submit a credit card authorization form.  Avoid the fee and the hassle. Can't pay online?  Learn all the methods for Paying Your MLS Fees.

Annual Member Renewal

Membership Renewal December 31st

  Now accepting payments for your GAOR, NAR, & C.A.R. annual membership. Membership Renewal is Due By December 31st. A $35 GAOR Late Fee Will Apply Beginning February 1st! An Additional $30 C.A.R. Late Fee Will Apply Beginning March 1st! Pay Online Now.  Don't Be Late. Avoid the Late Fees! To pay, go to your member center and in the left-hand column, click on the following... Your Annual Board Dues Online - Due 12/31/20 Can't pay online?  Learn all the methods for paying your MLS fees.

itech mls - special condition field

iTech Special Conditions Field Has 4 New Options

On November 2nd iTech added four new options to our Special Conditions field.  This field defines the Type of Sale such as Standard or Probate.  The four new options are: Conservatorship HUD Owned Third Party Approval Trust This field allows multiple selections so an agent could select Trust and Third Party Approval for the same property.  These values have been available in CRMLS’s listings but we weren’t able to display them. Rapattoni is updating listings that have one or more of these values for all our Active, Active Under Contract, Pending, Hold, and Withdrawn data share listings.

iTech and CRMLS

CRMLS Press Release

GAOR Joins CRMLS and will continue offering i-Tech MLS, CRMLS/Matrix, and CLAW GAOR is pleased to announce that we are joining the California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS) and at the same time we will continue offering our members the same i-Tech MLS experience that you have come to know from past years. Our new partnership will help preserve the preferences of those of our members to want to maintain their real estate business on i-Tech. This effort comes thanks to new technology innovation from GAOR’s MLS partners, both CRMLS and Rapattoni Corporation, which supplies the software tools that provide i-Tech to our members. Real estate professional members of GAOR will continue to use their familiar Rapattoni i-Tech MLS system, with more access to CRMLS’s best-in-class products, services, training, and support — coming soon. CRMLS anticipates no disruption to technical services for GAOR members at present. “We are pleased to...Continue reading

Upload and Manage Pictures

Rapattoni Tips & Tricks – Upload and Manage Pictures

Rapattoni periodically posts ‘Tips & Tricks’ for iTECH MLS users. The information provided in these posts is intended to help you become more familiar with all the great features and utilities offered in the Rapattoni (iTECH) MLS. Today’s video is on ‘Upload and Manage Pictures.’ Remember, your ‘Tips and Tricks’ link is available on your iTECH MLS Home page. Locate the Support Center module on your MLS Home page and click the ‘Tips and Tricks’ link.

Coming Soon Status - FAQs

‘Coming Soon’ Status FAQs

Does i-Tech MLS share ‘Coming Soon’ listings with any neighboring MLSs?For now, ‘Coming Soon’ listings are shared with CRMLS. It may be shared with other MLSs in the future. Contact GAOR for details What is the Coming Soon status?The i-Tech ‘Coming Soon’ status is defined as a property that is under a valid listing agreement but may not be shown to the public. What is the status color for Coming Soon listings?The status name and pin color on maps is a yellow-gold. What is unique about the Coming Soon status?A listing in the ‘Coming Soon’ status satisfies the requirement of NAR’s Clear Cooperation policy, MLS Rule 8.0. A listing broker may advertise and/or market a listing in the ‘Coming Soon’ status, but the property may not be shown to the public. Are there any requirements for marketing or advertising a ‘Coming Soon’ property?Yes. Marketing and Advertising of a property in the...Continue reading

CRMLS IDX Bug

CRMLS IDX Issues With Agent Contact Information

One Thing Every Listing Agent MUST DO To Ensure CRMLS Users Have Access To Your iTech Contact Information With CRMLS, we have created a workaround to ensure that our agent’s profile information is transferring to, displaying in, and ultimately printing from CRMLS.  In short, here is what YOU need to do to ensure your contact information appears with your MLS listings in CRMLS.  Below are screenshots as a visual aid. Type in your contact information into each of your listings. Complete the Contact Order/Contact Phone 1 thru 6 fields, in part or in whole. These fields can contain an email address in addition to phone numbers. This is an example of how your contact information will appear in CRMLS if you DO NOT add contact information in the Contact Order/Phone fields. The only phone number will be your office’s primary phone. This is an example of how contact information appears in CRMLS...Continue reading

New Open House Rules

Open House New Rules

The Glendale Association of REALTORS® adheres to the C.A.R. guidelines (Log In Required) for showing properties using social distancing methods. In short, NO Open Houses are allowed under COVID-19.  Your office must have a policy that complies with CDC and CAL-OSHA guidelines, if your office doesn’t have one, then I suggest adopting the California Association of REALTORS® BPPP guidelines. Specifically: Sellers Providing Declarations Arranging showings Viewing the Property Provision of Sanitation Products and Protocols Cleaning and Disinfecting the Property Visitors Agreeing to “Posted Rules for Entry”

Rapattoni Tips and Tricks

Rapattoni Tips & Tricks

Rapattoni periodically posts ‘Tips & Tricks’ for iTECH MLS users. The information provided in these posts is intended to help you become more familiar with all the great features and utilities offered in the Rapattoni (iTECH) MLS. Remember, your ‘Tips and Tricks’ link is available on your iTECH MLS Home page. Locate the Support Center module on your MLS Home page and click the ‘Tips and Tricks’ link.

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