Step-by-Step MLS Setup Instructions for the system
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The below instructions will walk you through setting up (a Matrix 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, Condo, & Rental
Click your name at the top right, then click Settings in the menu that appears.
Click on Custom Exports.
Click Add Export.
Name the export Spark.
IMPORTANT: Verify toward the bottom that Label and Comma are chosen. The actual Label button is TO THE RIGHT of the word Label.
Looks like this: None ( ) Label (●) Name ( )
Move all fields in the left column over to the right-side column so that all fields show up in that right-side column. You must move ALL of them and it’s fairly quick and easy.
The easiest way to do this is to left-click the very top field in the left column, then hold down the Shift key on your keyboard.
While holding the Shift key down, scroll to the very bottom of that left column list and then left-click the very bottom field. This should highlight every field in the left column. (You can let go of the Shift key now)
Now simply click the Add button to move all fields over to the right column.
IMPORTANT:
In the right side column scroll to the very bottom, then click the following fields and Remove them:
All fields that start with the word Buyer
All fields that start with the word Directions
All fields that start with the word HUD
All fields that start with the word Land
All fields that start with the words List Agent
All fields that start with the words List Office
All fields that start with the word Lockbox
All fields that start with the word RATIO
All fields that start with the words Selling Agent
All fields that start with the words Selling Office
Remove Accepting Backup Offers
Remove Date Access
Remove Latitude
Remove Longitude
Remove Matrix Testing
Remove Photo Modification Timestamp
Remove Rent Spree YN Rent
Remove Spree Online Rental App
Once those fields are removed, in the left side column, click Status Date, then hold down Shift on your keyboard and click Zip5. This should highlight all fields from Status Date downward. (You can let go of Shift now)
Now click Add.
Verify that the list on the right includes Zip 5 and then 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, & Rental Properties from
Verify that the search you are exporting includes the properties you want to load into Spark (and into your appraisal report).
On the results page of your search, choose the properties you want included (using the checkbox to the left) or click All if you want all of them.
Click Export which is on the bottom row of buttons.
On the next screen choose Spark (that you created in the above steps) from the drop-down 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).
Click your name at the top right, then click Settings in the menu that appears.
Click on Custom Exports, then click Add Export.
Name the export Spark Condo.
IMPORTANT: Verify toward the bottom that Label and Comma are chosen. The actual Label button is TO THE RIGHT of the word Label.
Looks like this: None ( ) Label (●) Name ( )
Move all fields in the left column over to the right-side column so that all fields show up in that right-side column. You must move ALL of them and it’s fairly quick and easy.
The easiest way to do this is to left-click the very top field in the left column, then hold down the 'Shift' key on your keyboard.
While holding the 'Shift' key down, scroll to the very bottom of that left column list and then left-click the very bottom field. This should highlight every field in the left column.
Now simply click the button to move all fields over to the right column.
Now that the list is complete, click Save and you are done!
NOTE: If you want the instructions for property types other than 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 Condo Properties from
Verify that the search you are exporting includes the properties you want to load into Spark (and into your appraisal report).
On the results page of your search, choose the properties you want included (using the checkbox to the left) or click All if you want all of them.
Click Export which is on the bottom row of buttons.
On the next screen choose Spark Condo (that you created in the above steps) from the drop-down 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).
Click your name at the top right, then click Settings in the menu that appears.
Click on Custom Exports, then click Add Export.
Name the export Spark Rental.
IMPORTANT: Verify toward the bottom that Label and Comma are chosen. The actual Label button is TO THE RIGHT of the word Label.
Looks like this: None ( ) Label (●) Name ( )
Move all fields in the left column over to the right-side column so that all fields show up in that right-side column. You must move ALL of them and it’s fairly quick and easy.
The easiest way to do this is to left-click the very top field in the left column, then hold down the 'Shift' key on your keyboard.
While holding the 'Shift' key down, scroll to the very bottom of that left column list and then left-click the very bottom field. This should highlight every field in the left column.
Now simply click the button to move all fields over to the right column.
Now that the list is complete, click Save and you are done!
NOTE: If you want the instructions for property types other than Rental, 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).
On the results page of your search, choose the properties you want included (using the checkbox to the left) or click All if you want all of them.
Click Export which is on the bottom row of buttons.
On the next screen choose Spark Rental (that you created in the above steps) from the drop-down 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).
Click your name at the top right, then click Settings in the menu that appears.
Click on Custom Exports.
In the drop-down choose the Multi-Family property type.
Click Add Export.
Click in the drop-down and change it to the Multi-Family type of properties.
Name the export Spark Multifamily.
IMPORTANT: Verify toward the bottom that Label and Comma are chosen. The actual Label button is TO THE RIGHT of the word Label.
Looks like this: None ( ) Label (●) Name ( )
Move all fields in the left column over to the right-side column so that all fields show up in that right-side column. You must move ALL of them and it’s fairly quick and easy.
The easiest way to do this is to left-click the very top field in the left column, then hold down the Shift key on your keyboard.
While holding the Shift key down, scroll to the very bottom of that left column list and then left-click the very bottom field. This should highlight every field in the left column. (You can let go of the Shift key now)
Now simply click the Add button to move all fields over to the right column.
Now that the list is complete, click Save 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).
On the results page of your search, choose the properties you want included (using the checkbox to the left) or click All if you want all of them.
Click Export which is on the bottom row of buttons.
On the next screen choose Spark Multifamily (that you created in the above steps) from the drop-down 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).
IMPORTANT FOR MULTI-FAMILY: Spark will work with multi-family forms, however, your MLS does not allow exporting of all of the necessary multi-family data. As a result, Spark will load in as much as it can but some fields will have no information. If and when your MLS provides data for the rest of the fields, we will update accordingly. NOTE: Be sure to choose a multi-family form in Spark!
