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, Condos, Rentals, & Multi-Family
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 NEW.
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.
55+ Community
Above Grade Finished Area
Appliances
Approximate Acres
Architectural Style
Basement Details
Basement YN
Bathrooms Full
Bathrooms Half
Bedroom Basement
Bedrooms Total
Below Grade Finished Area
Carport Spaces
Category
CDOM
City
Close Date
Close Price
Community Features
Contingent Date
Cooling
County
Covered Spaces
DOM
Exterior Features
Fencing
Fireplace Features
Fireplace YN
Foundation Details
Full Bath Basement
Garage Spaces
Half Bath Basement
Heating
High School
HOA Fee
HOA Fee 2
HOA Fee 2 Frequency
HOA Fee Frequency
Horse Amenities
Lease Term
Levels
List Price
Listing Contract Date
Lot Description
Lot Size Square Feet (IF AVAILABLE)
Main Level Garage YN
MLS #
Mls Status
Number Of Units Total
Off Market Date
Open Parking Spaces
Original List Price
Other Structures
Parcel Number
Parking Features
Patio and Porch Features
Pool Features
Postal Code
Previous List Price
Price Change Timestamp
zz-Property Attached YN (Not in use)
Public Remarks
Purchase Contract Date
Room Count
Second Living Quarters
Seller Contributions
Sewer
Special Listing Conditions
HLA Basement
Sq Ft Garage
Non-HLA Basement
Standard Status
State Or Province
Status Change Timestamp
Status Contractual Search Date
Street Dir Prefix
Street Dir Suffix
Street Name
Street Number
Street Suffix
Subdivision Name
SubType
Tax Legal Description
Terms
Total Primary HLA
Type
Unit Floor Level
Unit Number
Utilities
View
Water Source
Waterfront Features
Window Features
Year Built
Now that the list is complete, click Save and you are done!
How to Export Your SFR, Condos, Rentals, & 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 (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 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.
# Covered Spaces
# Garage Spaces
# Open Parking Spaces
Additional Sub Types
Architectural Style
Basement
Baths Full
Baths Half
Beds Total
CDOM
City
Close Date
Close Price
Community Features
Cooling
County
DOM
Fireplace YN
Foundation
Heating
Horse Amenities
Lake/Water Amenities
Levels
List Price
Listing Contract Date
Lot Description
Lot Size Area
MLS Number
Original List Price
Parcel Number
Parking Features
Patio and Porch
Postal Code
Seller Contribution
Sold Terms
Special Conditions
HLA Basement
Sq Ft Total
Non-HLA Basement
Status
Status Change Timestamp
Street Dir Prefix
Street Dir Suffix
Street Name
Street Number
Street Suffix
Subdivision Name
Type
Under Contract Date
Unit Floor Level
Unit Number
View
Window Features
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 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
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
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
HLA Basement
Sq Ft Total
Non-HLA 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!