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February 2024

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Celebrate Patty's Remarkable 40-Year Journey with SCWMLS!

After an extraordinary 40 years of dedication, leadership, and service, Patty is beginning a new chapter, and we couldn’t let her go without a heartfelt celebration!


Please join us on March 13th from 2:30pm - 4:30pm to honor Patty’s remarkable career, to celebrate her many achievements, and express our deepest gratitude. 

Introducing NextKey℠

RASCW & SCWMLS proudly present NextKey℠ our groundbreaking learning center designed to revolutionize the way you connect with the real estate industry.


From emerging leaders to seasoned experts, our programs empower you to unlock your full potential with tailored education, cutting-edge tools, and meaningful connections.

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SCWMLS President, Bobbi Brandt, Speaks About NextKey

"SCWMLS recognized immediately that a learning center would be the perfect way to help our members master essential tools, stay ahead of industry trends, and navigate the real estate market like pros. It’s all about creating a smarter, more connected real estate community—while making learning engaging and impactful!"

Upcoming NextKey Events:

2024 RASCW Annual Report

The 2024 Annual Report is here! RASCW and SCWMLS are proud to share how we’ve supported our members, championed advocacy efforts, and navigated key industry changes over the past year. Dive in to see the impact we’ve made together!

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50 Ways REALTORS® Are Using RPR

What Exactly Can RPR Do for My Business?

REALTOR® Property Resource® (RPR) is a powerful tool that provides real estate agents with a comprehensive database of data and tools to assist clients. Read their latest article for 50 ways this tool can assist you:

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SCWMLS News & Hot Tips:

Price Comparison Tool

Within Paragon, there is an easy way to see the number of potential buyers (Paragon contacts with saved searches) at the current list price, and how many there would be if the price were changed. This functionality is available for partial listings and subject properties, as well as live listings. When maintaining a listing click the Price Analysis button at the top.


The popup will show the current number of buyers that currently match your property. Enter the new price you are considering and click Recalculate Buyers to see the difference that would make. Click the Use New Price button to use the new price on the listing, then click Save Listing. To learn more watch this short video demonstration:

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Sale Credit for Non-Member Listings

If you sold a property in one of the counties in the diagram, and the property was listed by a member of another MLS, the listing should already be in the SCWMLS. If you were not properly credited on the buyer side, simply forward the closing statement & “drafted by” page of the offer to listings@wisre.com.We will credit you with the sale so it appears in your SCWMLS inventory & production statistics.

2024 Agent Production Statistics

The start of a new year is a good time to pull statistics – not only to help set goals for the coming year, but also to make sure you were properly credited with prior year sales (if any are missing, please forward the closing statement & “drafted by” page of the accepted offer to listings@wisre.com).

Here’s how to pull the report in Paragon:

  • Under the Resources menu, choose Paragon Statistical Reporting.
  • In the menu on the left side of the screen, click the arrow next to Sales Detail (under Broker) to expand that section, and then choose Agent.
  • In the criteria screen that appears, change the Date Range dropdown to Year, enter 2024 in the Begin and End date fields, and then click Generate. This will display a report of all the properties you listed and/or sold in 2024, as well as your units & volume for the year.

Collab Center - Set Up in 3 Easy Steps

To set up a buyer on Collab Center with auto notifications about new properties you need two things: a contact, and a saved search. The quickest way to set this up:


1. Create a contact – Click the Contacts icon and choose Create Contact. Enter a first name, last name, and email address, then click the Save button at the top left.

2. Build the search – On the left panel click Buyer Activity, then click the green plus sign Add Search. Then to the right, click the green plus sign Add New Saved Search. Put in your criteria, then hover over the Save Search button and choose Save Search. It will suggest a search name for you which you can change if you like. Click Save.

​3. Send the Welcome Message – Click the blue Send Welcome Message button to send them the link to access their Collab center site. That’s it! The search is now running and will send them new matches and price changes.

Upcoming Events

Real Estate Insights 2025

- February 18th at 12pm

Join us for a dynamic panel discussion diving into the hottest topics in real estate! From spring market trends and affordability challenges to financing opportunities and housing shortages, we’ll explore it all.

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FOREWARN Trainings -

February 5th & 19th

Ensure agent safety with the upcoming trainings presented by FOREWARN. Learn how to best utilize the app, insider tips & tricks, and ask questions in a live Q&A. Register for an upcoming course today:

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2024 End of Year & December Statistics

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Upcoming Training Opportunities

PARAGON BASICS

Virtual Learning

Join us online for this free, introductory session on the most common and helpful features in Paragon.

Next Session:

DATE: February 13th, 2025

TIME: 9:30 am - 11:30 am

LOCATION: Webinar (Zoom)

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PARAGON BASICS

In Person

Bring your laptop or tablet for this introductory session on the most common and helpful features in Paragon.

Next Session:

DATE: March 7th, 2025

TIME: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

LOCATION: SCWMLS Office

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Paragon Connect Shorts

Learn more about Paragon Connect’s best features with 20-min webinars.

Next Session:

DATE: February 3rd, 2025

TIME: 1:00 pm - 1:20 pm

LOCATION: Webinar (Zoom)



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MAP SEARCH

Virtual Learning

Learn to use Paragon's Map Search functions to hone in on specific geographies and opportunities quickly.

Next Session:

DATE: February 21st, 2025

TIME: 10:00 am - 10:30 am

LOCATION: Webinar (Zoom)

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COLLAB CENTER

Virtual Learning

The Collab Center can help with property notifications and provide insights into buyer preferences. Learn to build sites for your buyers.

Next Session:

DATE: February 14th, 2025

TIME: 10:00 am - 10:30 am

LOCATION: Webinar (Zoom)

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PARAGON CONNECT

Virtual Learning

Join Dave to learn how to use the mobile version of Paragon (Paragon Connect) on your smartphone.


Next Session:

DATE: February 28th, 2025

TIME: 10:00 am - 10:30 am

LOCATION: Webinar (Zoom)

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