Caitlin Quinn

ShowingTime has announced that they will require all users to log in with multi-factor authentication (MFA) beginning Tuesday, August 25, 2026. ShowingTime's decision reflects a broader, industry-wide push to strengthen account security and protect the listing and showing data MLS members rely on every day. While we know this is an occasional extra step and sympathize with the frustration of change, we also understand the decision that ShowingTime has made. MFA is simply the easiest, most...

Beginning Monday, July 27th, CHS Regional MLS members will have access to the new Flexmls Model Context Protocol (MCP) server from FBS Data. This integration connects your AI assistant directly to live MLS data, allowing you to search listings, analyze market activity, and access your own data through simple, conversational prompts. Download the CHS MLS AI Guide here. What Is the Flexmls MCP Server? MCP is an open standard that allows AI assistants to connect securely to external data...

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...