Caitlin Quinn

With MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) enabled, we have eliminated risk from certain scams that continue to target local licensees. While it's not a fun change, it was a vital change for database security. There are a few ways to receive the "second factor" authentication code, but one stands out for being safer, faster, and easier to support: a free authenticator app on your phone. What is an authenticator app? An authenticator app is a free app you install on your smartphone. Once it's...

As you know, we are aware of and carefully watching scams that are targeting our industry. In an effort to further protect the MLS database, we will require that all members utilize Flexmls Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) beginning Monday, June 8. You are likely very familiar with the process of gaining a security code in order to log in to a variety of destinations. You may have even already enabled this in Flexmls for yourself - thank you! For everyone else, this setting will turn on...

The CHS MLS Board of Directors has approved a policy update changing what is allowed to be mentioned on listings in regard to potential financing moving forward. Section 1.1.6 of the Rules and Regulations now states: M. Financing Information - Listings may note loan types and government-backed financing programs (FHA, VA, USDA, conventional, assumable), in dedicated fields and in Public Remarks and Agent Notes. However, references to specific lenders, financing companies, or their branded...