Step-by-Step MLS Setup Instructions for the system
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The below instructions will walk you through setting up (a Paragon 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 Single-Family/Condo Export Setup
We realize some of these instructions may seem odd but following them exactly is the best way to avoid some of the glitches in Paragon.
Click the Preferences option at the top, then click Reports in the menu that opens up.
In the screen that opens up click an Export option you don't mind changing (one you're not currently using).
At the top of this window in the Name field remove whatever is in that field and type in Spark.
At the top of this window, under the Class category click the drop-down and then change it to Residential.
Click Remove All in the center of screen between the two columns of fields.
Double-Click any one of the fields on the left to move it to the right (you can also single-click any field and then choose Add).
Click Save toward the top left.
In this next window, click the Spark report that you just made.
Just like before, at the top of this window, under the Class category click the drop-down and then change it to Residential.
Double-Click on each of the fields listed below in the left window of your MLS (you can also click on each one then click Add). Once you are done, the fields will appear in the list of fields on the right. 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 IMPORTANT: If you see two of the same field name, only choose the first one (DO NOT choose both).
Above Grade Finished Area
Address
Annual Association Fee
Bath Full Lower
Bath Half Lower
Bathrooms Full
Bathrooms Half
Bed Lower
Bedroom Total
Below Grade Finished
Below Grade Unfinished
City
Closed Date
Concessions Amount
Contract Date
County
Days on Market
District
Financing Type
Fireplaces Total
High School
List Price
Listing #
Living Area
Lot Size Acres
Off Market Date
On Market Date
Original List Price
Parcel Number
Postal Code
Price (may say 'Price - Ascending')
Price Date
Private Remarks
Property Type
Public Remarks
Sold Price
State
Status (may say 'Status - Ascending')
Status Date
Subdivision
Tax Annual Amount
Tax Year
TaxID
Unit
Unit Number
Year Built
At the top of the window click on the Group drop-down that says Listing and change it to Feature Categories.
In the new list of fields that just appeared on the left, select each one (all of them) and move them ALL over to the right side.
Each field that you added to the list on the right has checkboxes. Make sure that all checkboxes are unchecked.
Now that the list is complete, click Save toward the top right and you are done!
NOTE: If you want the instructions for property types other than Single-Family/Condo, then when you're ready, click here and change the drop-down to the property type you want instructions for.
How to Export Your Single-Family Detached Properties from
Verify that the search you are exporting includes the properties you want to load into Spark (and into your appraisal report).
Click Export then click Export to CSV.
Select the appropriate box for whether you want to export all listings in your search or just the selected results.
Choose Spark from the drop-down and then click Export.
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 Single-Family Attached Property Export Setup
We realize some of these instructions may seem odd but following them exactly is the best way to avoid some of the glitches in Paragon.
Click the Preferences option at the top, then click Reports in the menu that opens up.
In the window that opens up, click Spark.
At the top of this window in the Name field remove whatever is in that field and type in Spark.
At the top of this window, under the Class category click the drop-down and then change it to SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED.
Click Remove All in the center of screen between the two columns of fields.
Double-Click any one of the fields on the left to move it to the right (you can also single-click any field and then choose Add).
Click Save toward the top left.
In this next window, click the Spark option.
Just like before, at the top of this window, under the Class category click the drop-down and then change it to SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED.
Double-Click on each of the fields listed below in the left window of your MLS (you can also click on each one then click Add). Once you are done, the fields will appear in the list of fields on the right. 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 IMPORTANT: If you see two of the same field name, only choose the first one (DO NOT choose both).
Above Grade Finished
Acreage
Address
Annual Association Fee
BAF Lower
BAH Lower
Baths Full
Baths Half
Bedrooms
Below Grade Finished
Below Grade Unfinished
BR Lower
City
Closed Date
Contract Date
County
Days on Market
District
Financing Type
High School
List Price
Listing #
Off Market Date
On Market Date
Original List Price
Ownership
Price (may say 'Price - Ascending')
Price Date
Private Remarks
Property Type
Public Remarks
Sellers Contribution
Sold Price
State
Status (may say 'Status - Ascending')
Status Date
Subdivision
Tax ID
Tax Year
Taxes
Total Finished Area
Total Fireplaces
Unit/Lot Number
Year Built
Zip
At the top of the window click on the Group drop-down that says Listing and change it to Feature Categories.
In the new list of fields that just appeared on the left, select each one (all of them) and move them ALL over to the right side.
Each field that you added to the list on the right has checkboxes. Make sure that all checkboxes are unchecked.
Now that the list is complete, click Save toward the top right and you are done!
NOTE: If you want the instructions for property types other than Single-Family Attached, then when you're ready, click here and change the drop-down to the property type you want instructions for.
How to Export Your Single-Family Attached Properties from
Verify that the search you are exporting includes the properties you want to load into Spark (and into your appraisal report).
Click Export then click Export to CSV.
Select the appropriate box for whether you want to export all listings in your search or just the selected results.
Choose Spark from the drop-down and then click Export.
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).
We realize some of these instructions may seem odd but following them exactly is the best way to avoid some of the glitches in Paragon.
Click the Preferences option at the top, then click Reports in the menu that opens up.
In the window that opens up, click Spark.
At the top of this window in the Name field remove whatever is in that field and type in Spark.
At the top of this window, under the Class category click the drop-down and then change it to Residential Lease.
Click Remove All in the center of screen between the two columns of fields.
Double-Click any one of the fields on the left to move it to the right (you can also single-click any field and then choose Add).
Click Save toward the top left.
In this next window, click the Spark option.
Just like before, at the top of this window, under the Class category click the drop-down and then change it to Residential Rental.
Double-Click on each of the fields listed below in the left window of your MLS (you can also click on each one then click Add). Once you are done, the fields will appear in the list of fields on the right. 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 IMPORTANT: If you see two of the same field name, only choose the first one (DO NOT choose both).
Above Grade Finished
Address
Bath Full Lower
Bath Half Lower
Bathrooms Full
Bathrooms Half
Bed Lower
Bedroom Total
Below Grade Finished
Below Grade Unfinished
City
County
Days on Market
District
Fireplaces Total
High School
Lease Terms In Months
List Price (may say 'List Price - Ascending)
Listing #
Living Area
Lot Size Acres
Off Market Date
On Market Date
Original List Price
Parcel Number
Postal Code
Price Date
Private Remarks
Property Type
Public Remarks
Rental Price
Rented Date
State Or Province
Status (may say 'Status - Ascending')
Status Date
Subdivision
TaxID
Unit Number
Year Built
At the top of the window click on the Group drop-down that says Listing and change it to Feature Categories.
In the new list of fields that just appeared on the left, select each one (all of them) and move them ALL over to the right side.
Each field that you added to the list on the right has checkboxes. Make sure that all checkboxes are unchecked.
Now that the list is complete, click Save toward the top right and you are done!
NOTE: If you want the instructions for 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).
Click Export then click Export to CSV.
Select the appropriate box for whether you want to export all listings in your search or just the selected results.
Choose Spark from the drop-down and then click Export.
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
We realize some of these instructions may seem odd but following them exactly is the best way to avoid some of the glitches in Paragon.
Click the Preferences option at the top, then click Reports in the menu that opens up.
In the window that opens up, click Spark.
At the top of this window in the Name field remove whatever is in that field and type in Spark.
At the top of this window, under the Class category click the drop-down and then change it to Residential Income.
Click Remove All in the center of screen between the two columns of fields.
Double-Click any one of the fields on the left to move it to the right (you can also single-click any field and then choose Add).
Click Save toward the top left.
In this next window, click the Spark option.
Just like before, at the top of this window, under the Class category click the drop-down and then change it to Residential Income.
Double-Click on each of the fields listed below in the left window of your MLS (you can also click on each one then click Add). Once you are done, the fields will appear in the list of fields on the right. 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 IMPORTANT: If you see two of the same field name, only choose the first one (DO NOT choose both).
Address
Annual Association Fee
City
Closed Date
Concessions Amount
Contract Date
County
Days on Market
Financing Type
Fireplaces Total
High School
List Price (may say 'List Price - Ascending')
Listing #
Lot Size Acres
Number Of Units Total
Off Market Date
On Market Date
Original List Price
Parcel Number
Postal Code
Price (may say 'Price - Ascending')
Price Date
Property Type
Public Remarks
Sold Price
State Or Province
Status (may say 'Status - Ascending')
Status Date
Subdivision
Tax Annual Amount
Tax Year
TaxID
Unit Number
Year Built
At the top of the window click on the Group drop-down that says Listing and change it to Feature Categories.
In the new list of fields that just appeared on the left, select each one (all of them) and move them ALL over to the right side.
Each field that you added to the list on the right has checkboxes. Make sure that all checkboxes are unchecked.
Now that the list is complete, click Save toward the top right and you are done!
NOTE: If you want the instructions for 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).
Click Export then click Export to CSV.
Select the appropriate box for whether you want to export all listings in your search or just the selected results.
Choose Spark from the drop-down and then click Export.
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).
