Instructions for SFR and 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.
• Single-click EVERY field in the list on the left.
  IMPORTANT: If you see two of the same field name, only choose the first one (DO NOT choose both).
• Click Add.
• Give it a second or two and then all of those fields will appear in the list of fields on the right.
• 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 again.
• Each field that you added to the list on the right has checkboxes. Scroll through the entire list on the right and 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 SFR and Condo, then when you're ready, click here and change the drop-down to the property type you want instructions for.

Instructions for Condo 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.
• 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.
• 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).

1. Address
2. Attached YN
3. Basement Beds
4. Basement SqFt

• 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 SFR and Condo, then when you're ready, click here and change the drop-down to the property type you want instructions for.

Instructions for Rental 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 FOR 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 FOR LEASE.
• Single-click EVERY field in the list on the left.
  IMPORTANT: If you see two of the same field name, only choose the first one (DO NOT choose both).
• Click Add.
• Give it a second or two and then all of those fields will appear in the list of fields on the right.
• 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 again.
• Each field that you added to the list on the right has checkboxes. Scroll through the entire list on the right and 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.

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 INVESTMENT.
• 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 INVESTMENT.
• Single-click EVERY field in the list on the left.
  IMPORTANT: If you see two of the same field name, only choose the first one (DO NOT choose both).
• ALSO IMPORTANT: Skip all fields towards the bottom that are related to Units 5 and higher. If a field says Unit 5 or higher in it then skip it, otherwise this will not work.
• Once you're done clicking all fields other than those for Unit 5 or higher, click Add.
• Give it a second or two and then all of those fields will appear in the list of fields on the right.
• 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 again.
• Each field that you added to the list on the right has checkboxes. Scroll through the entire list on the right and 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.