5 Ways CRS Data Helps CHS MLS Members Work Smarter, Not Harder

CRS Data (MLS Tax Suite) is more than just a property lookup tool; it’s one of the most robust platforms available to CHS Regional MLS members. Packed with public record data, layered maps, ownership details, and prospecting tools, CRS Data is designed to simplify your workflow and help you deliver more value with less effort.

Here’s a closer look at five specific, practical ways CRS Data helps CHS MLS members to work smarter every day.

5 Ways CRS Data Helps CHS MLS Members Work Smarter, Not Harder

1. Pull Complete Property Reports in Under 60 Seconds

Instead of hopping between county websites, tax assessors, and Google Maps, CRS Data gives you a single location to find everything you need on a property, including:

• Owner name(s) and contact address

• Sales history with dates and deed types

• Tax assessments and payment history

• Square footage, bed/bath counts, year built, and renovations

• Parcel ID, lot size, zoning, and legal description

• Mortgage info, lender name, and loan amounts

💡 Use Case: Before a listing appointment, pull a full report to review the sales history, tax trends, and property changes. It’s one document, professionally branded with your photo and contact info, ready to email or print for your client.

2. Quickly Identify Comparable Sales with Interactive Filtering

CRS Data's Comparables feature allows you to run a CMA directly from the property profile, no need to switch platforms. You can set precise filters:

• Sales within a set radius or drawn area

• Filters by square footage, property type, or sale date

• Include/exclude foreclosures or partial sales

• View all matches on an interactive map

Each comp includes links to full property records so you can verify details quickly. The result is a clean, adjustable CMA that supports pricing decisions with confidence.

💡 Use Case: Meeting with a seller? Use CRS Data to show 3–5 recent sales that closely match their home and walk through differences in features or location using the map tool.

3. Prospect More Strategically With Owner Lookups

If you're farming a neighborhood or building a listing pipeline, CRS Data’s prospecting tools can save you hours. Use the Property Search tool to filter by:

• Subdivision, zip code, or drawn map area

• Owner-occupied vs absentee owners

• Property type, last sale date, or building size

• Equity %, mortgage status, or sale history

Then, export a list of owners, including names, mailing addresses, and property details, ready for a postcard campaign, CRM import, or follow-up outreach.

💡 Use Case: Want to market to long-term owners in a neighborhood? Search for properties sold 10+ years ago, owned by individuals (not LLCs), with no recent mortgage activity.

4. Add Value to Clients With Visual Map Tools

CRS Data’s interactive map isn't just for seeing where a property is; it’s a communication tool. You can toggle on:

• Parcel boundaries

• Flood zones and FEMA data

• School districts

• Comparable sales

• Aerial or street map views

This is especially helpful for buyer consultations or neighborhood research. You can even overlay your search area with nearby comp sales, showing your clients the full picture in seconds.

💡 Use Case: A buyer is worried about flood zones? Pull up the map, toggle the flood overlay, and show them exactly where the property sits, along with nearby comps that sold in the same zone.

5. Create Branded, Polished Client Reports Instantly

With just one click, you can generate:

• Property reports

• Comparable sales summaries

• Prospecting reports

• Area or subdivision profiles

Each report can be automatically branded with your name, headshot, contact info, and logo. You can print it, save it as a PDF, or email it directly from the platform, no formatting needed.

💡 Use Case: A client wants to understand a neighborhood before making an offer. Create a Subdivision Report that shows average sales prices, turnover rate, and owner-occupancy stats — all with your branding front and center.

Bonus Tip: Seamless Access from Flexmls

You don’t need to remember a new login. CRS Data is fully integrated with Flexmls, just click the CRS or Tax Info link from a listing to launch directly into the property record.

From there, every feature above is just a click or two away!