Step-by-Step MLS Setup Instructions for the system
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The below instructions will walk you through setting up 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
In this MLS there are no other setups needed for different property types.
Instructions for the MLS Export Setup
First, in your MLS get into the search screen by clicking Search toward the top.
Choose Single Family.
Choose the Status type of Back On Market (choose only that status type - I know that sounds odd but it's only for this setup).
Click the orange Results button at the top right.
Click the top left checkbox to select all of the listings
Click the Download button (on the same row as the checkbox you just checked).
At the top, under Save As be sure that CSV is chosen.
Make sure that the checkboxes for Use Feature Codes and Include Header Row are checked.
Double-click on where it says - Add All Fields - at the top of the left column of fields.
Where it says Save (toward the bottom right), just to the left of that, type in Spark to name this export type.
Click the Save button and you're done!.
How to Export Properties from
Verify that the search you are exporting includes the properties you want to load into Spark (and into your appraisal report).
Click the blue Download button.
On the next screen click the Spark button at the bottom to use the Spark export method.
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 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.
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 Condo 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 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.
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 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 Rental 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 Create Export.
Enter Spark Multifamily 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.
IMPORTANT: Click the tab at the top that says Multi Unit 2-4.
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.
# of Units
Acres
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 Multifamily 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).
