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
Click your name at the top right and 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 ( )
Click on each of the following fields individually and click Add after each 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.
Architectural Style
Auction YN
Baths Full
Baths Half
Beds Total
CDOM
City
Close Date
Close Price
Community Features
County Or Parish
DOM
Doors Windows
Exterior Features
Fireplace YN
Foundation Details
Heating
List Price
Listing Contract Date
Lot Features
Lot Size Area
MLS Number
Original List Price
Ownership Type
Parcel Number
Parking
Porch
Postal Code
Price Change Timestamp
Property Sub Type
Property Type
Seller Contribution
Sold Terms
Special Listing Conditions
Sq Ft Basement
Sq Ft Total
Sq Ft Unheated Basement
Status
Status Change Timestamp
Street Dir Prefix
Street Dir Suffix
Street Name
Street Number
Street Suffix
Subdivision Name
Under Contract Date
Unit Floor Level
Unit Number
Water Heater
Year Built
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, 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).
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).
NOTE: Keep in mind that, since this MLS system has a limitation of only allowing 50 fields to be exported, we were not able to export all fields. At this time, the only field that is missing is HOA fee on a condo report (which required 6 fields to ascertain accurately).
Instructions for Condo Export Setup
Click your name at the top right and then click Settings in the menu that appears.
Click on Custom Exports.
In the drop-down choose Condominium.
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 ( )
Click on each of the following fields individually and click Add after each 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.
Acres
Additional Rooms
Address
ADOM
Air Conditioniong
Architectural Style
Attached Garage Y/N
Auction Type
Beds
Carport Spaces
CDOM
City
Close Date
Close Price
Community Features
Complex/Community Name/NCCB
Condo Fee
Condo Fee Schedule
County
Exterior Features
Fireplace Description
Fireplace YN
Floor Number
Floors in Unit/Home
Foundation
Full Baths
Garage Spaces
Garage/Parking Features
Green Energy Features
Green Energy Generation
Green Water Features
Half Baths
Heated Area
Heating and Fuel
High School
HOA Fee
HOA Payment Schedule
Interior Features
Lease Term
Legal Description
Legal Subdivision Name
List Date
List Price
Lot Size Square Footage
MLS Number
Original List Price
Ownership
Pending Date
Pool Features
Pool Private Y/N
Price Change Timestamp
Property Description
Property Style
Property Type
Public Remarks
Seller Paid Buyer Costs
Sold Terms
Special Sale Provision(s)
Status
Status Change Timestamp
Tax
Tax ID
Tax Year
Total # of Floors
Unit Number
View
Water Frontage Y/N
Water View Y/N
Year Built
Zip
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).
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 and then click Settings in the menu that appears.
Click on Custom Exports.
In the drop-down choose Rental Property.
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 ( )
Click on each of the following fields individually and click Add. Once you are done, the fields will appear 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.
Baths Full
Baths Half
Beds Total
CDOM
City
Close Date
Close Price
County Or Parish
DOM
Exterior Features
Fireplace YN
Heating
List Price
Listing Contract Date
Lot Size Area
MLS Number
Original List Price
Ownership Type
Parcel Number
Parking
Postal Code
Price Change Timestamp
Property Sub Type
Property Sub Type Secondary
Property Type
Sq Ft Total
Status
Status Change Timestamp
Status Contractual Search Date
Street Dir Prefix
Street Dir Suffix
Street Name
Street Number
Street Suffix
Subdivision Name
Unit Floor Level
Unit Number
Year Built
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).
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 and then click Settings in the menu that appears.
Click on Custom Exports.
In the drop-down choose MultiFamily.
Click Add Export.
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 ( )
Click on each of the following fields individually and click Add after each 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.
Architectural Style
Baths Full
Baths Half
Beds Total
CDOM
City
Close Date
Close Price
Community Features
County Or Parish
DOM
Doors Windows
Exterior Features
Fireplace YN
Foundation Details
Heating
List Price
Listing Contract Date
Lot Features
Lot Size Area
MLS Number
Number of Units Total
Original List Price
Ownership Type
Parcel Number
Parking
Porch
Postal Code
Price Change Timestamp
Property Sub Type
Property Type
Seller Contribution
Sold Terms
Special Listing Conditions
Sq Ft Basement
Sq Ft Total
Sq Ft Unheated Basement
Status
Status Change Timestamp
Street Dir Prefix
Street Dir Suffix
Street Name
Street Number
Street Suffix
Subdivision Name
Under Contract Date
Unit Number
Water Heater
Year Built
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).
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!
