Step-by-Step MLS Setup Instructions for the system
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The below instructions will walk you through setting up (a Rapattoni system) so that it will be able to "talk" to Spark. If you don't need help with the export setup and just want to know how to export data from your MLS then skip down to the "How to Export Your Properties" section below.
We are more than happy to complete these instructions for you so don't hesitate to contact us for help.
You can also click here to schedule a time for us to do this setup, walk you through using Spark, and completely customize Spark for you as well (or any combination of those).
Creating the Spark Custom Export in
NOTE: The below instructions will set up your MLS to work with Spark for:
When you're ready to set up the export for other property types use the above drop-down to switch to those instructions.
Instructions for SFR and Condo Export Setup
Click on Admin and then on Custom Export Setup.
Click on Create Export.
Enter Spark in the Name field.
Verify the following:
Excel is the File Format
Yes is checked for Include Field Names
No is selected for Include Pictures.
Click Save.
Click on ALL of the fields listed below in the left window of your MLS and click Add after each individual one. Once you are done, the fields will appear on the right side of the window. This list is long but once it is set up you will never have to do it again. IMPORTANT: ALL fields listed below are required. DO NOT ADD EXTRA FIELDS & DO NOT LEAVE ANY OUT. Also, if any field exists twice, get both of them.
# of Fireplaces
Address - City
Address - State
Address - Street Complete
Address - Unit
Address - Zip Code
APN
Approx SqFt
Architectural Style
Association Features
Association Fee
Association Fee Frequency
Association Name
Basement
Bedrooms And Possible Bedrooms
Buyer Financing
Carport Spaces
CDOM
Close Date
Close Price
Concessions
Concessions Amount [IF IT EXISTS]
Concessions Comments [IF IT EXISTS]
Cooling
County
Current Rent
Driveway/Sidewalks
DOM
Electric
Energy Efficient
Exterior Features
Fencing
Financing Comments
Fireplace Features
Foundation
Frontage Type
Full Bathrooms
Garage Spaces
Heating
Now Add Over ALL FIELDS After Heating
On the right-hand side column find "Picture Modified Date Time" and if it's there click it and then click Remove.
In the same way, Remove any field that starts with "Selling Office".
Now that the list is complete, click Save and you are done!
NOTE: If you want the instructions for property types other than SFR, Condos, & Rentals, then when you're ready, click here and change the drop-down to the property type you want instructions for.
How to Export Your SFR & Condo Properties from
Verify that the search you are exporting includes the properties you want to load into Spark (and into your appraisal report).
Once you are in the results of a search check the box toward the top to select all the results.
Then click the Exports button toward the top.
Select the Spark option and then click Submit.
When the download is ready you will see a file link. Click the link to save the file.
Save the file by whichever file name and into whichever folder you prefer (depending on your browser settings you may not be given the option to choose the file name/location and that's okay, it probably just went into your Downloads folder - you can contact us for help with changing your browser settings).
Click on Revise Layout to the left of the Spark export that you already created for SFR properties.
IMPORTANT: Click the tab at the top that says Condo/Coop/TIC/Loft.
Click on ALL of the fields listed below in the left window of your MLS and click Add after each individual one. Once you are done, the fields will appear on the right side of the window. This list is long but once it is set up you will never have to do it again. IMPORTANT: ALL fields listed below are required. DO NOT ADD EXTRA FIELDS & DO NOT LEAVE ANY OUT. Also, if any field exists twice, get both of them.
Acres
Address - City
Address - State
Address - Unit
Now that the list is complete, click Save and you are done!
NOTE: If you want the instructions for property types other than Condos, then when you're ready, click here and change the drop-down to the property type you want instructions for.
How to Export Your Condo Properties from
Verify that the search you are exporting includes the properties you want to load into Spark (and into your appraisal report).
Once you are in the results of a search check the box toward the top to select all the results.
Then click the Exports button toward the top.
Select the Spark option and then click Submit.
When the download is ready you will see a file link. Click the link to save the file.
Save the file by whichever file name and into whichever folder you prefer (depending on your browser settings you may not be given the option to choose the file name/location and that's okay, it probably just went into your Downloads folder - you can contact us for help with changing your browser settings).
Click on Revise Layout to the left of the Spark export that you already created for SFR properties.
IMPORTANT: Click the tab at the top that says Residential Lease.
Click on ALL of the fields listed below in the left window of your MLS and click Add after each individual one. Once you are done, the fields will appear on the right side of the window. This list is long but once it is set up you will never have to do it again. IMPORTANT: ALL fields listed below are required. DO NOT ADD EXTRA FIELDS & DO NOT LEAVE ANY OUT. Also, if any field exists twice, get both of them.
# of Fireplaces
Address - City
Address - State
Address - Street Number Name Direction
Address - Unit
Address - Zip Code
APN
Approx SqFt
Architectural Style
Association Features
Basement
Bedrooms And Possible Bedrooms
Buyer Financing
Carport Spaces
CDOM
Cooling
County
Current Rent
Driveway/Sidewalks
DOM
Electric
Energy Efficient
Exterior Features
Fencing
Financing Comments
Fireplace Features
Foundation
Frontage Type
Full Bathrooms
Garage Spaces
Heating
Now Add Over ALL FIELDS After Heating
On the right-hand side column find "Picture Modified Date Time" and if it's there click it and then click Remove.
In the same way, Remove any field that starts with "Selling Office".
Now that the list is complete, click Save and you are done!
NOTE: If you want the instructions for other property types other than Rentals, then when you're ready, click here and change the drop-down to the property type you want instructions for.
How to Export Your Rental Properties from
Verify that the search you are exporting includes the properties you want to load into Spark (and into your appraisal report).
Once you are in the results of a search check the box toward the top to select all the results.
Then click the Exports button toward the top.
Select the Spark option and then click Submit.
When the download is ready you will see a file link. Click the link to save the file.
Save the file by whichever file name and into whichever folder you prefer (depending on your browser settings you may not be given the option to choose the file name/location and that's okay, it probably just went into your Downloads folder - you can contact us for help with changing your browser settings).
Instructions for Multi-Family Property Export Setup
Click on Admin and then on Custom Export Setup.
Click on Revise Layout to the left of the Spark export that you already created for SFR properties.
IMPORTANT: Click the tab at the top that says Residential Income.
Click on ALL of the fields listed below in the left window of your MLS and click Add after each individual one. Once you are done, the fields will appear on the right side of the window. This list is long but once it is set up you will never have to do it again. IMPORTANT: ALL fields listed below are required. DO NOT ADD EXTRA FIELDS & DO NOT LEAVE ANY OUT. Also, if any field exists twice, get both of them.
# of Units Total
Address - City
Address - State
Address - Street Complete
Address - Zip Code
APN
Architectural Style
Association Features
Association Fee
Association Fee Frequency
Association Name
Basement
Buyer Financing
Carport Spaces
CDOM
Close Date
Close Price
Concessions
Cooling
County
DOM
Electric
Energy Efficient
Exterior Features
Financing Comments
Foundation
Frontage Type
Garage Spaces
Heating
Now Add Over ALL FIELDS After Heating
On the right-hand side column find "Picture Modified Date Time" and if it's there click it and then click Remove.
In the same way, Remove any field that starts with "Selling Office".
Now that the list is complete, click Save and you are done!
NOTE: If you want the instructions for other property types other than Multi-Family, then when you're ready, click here and change the drop-down to the property type you want instructions for.
How to Export Your Multi-Family Properties from
Verify that the search you are exporting includes the properties you want to load into Spark (and into your appraisal report).
Once you are in the results of a search check the box toward the top to select all the results.
Then click the Exports button toward the top.
Select the Spark option and then click Submit.
When the download is ready you will see a file link. Click the link to save the file.
Save the file by whichever file name and into whichever folder you prefer (depending on your browser settings you may not be given the option to choose the file name/location and that's okay, it probably just went into your Downloads folder - you can contact us for help with changing your browser settings).
