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Ways to Search Listings

A number of ways to find listings are available. Some are easier for newcomers, while others demand more familiarity with the system's listing fields.

To choose a search type, click one of the tabs provided at the New Search page.

Tip: No need to use Search to quickly find an MLS#. Enter a particular MLS# at any page (at the top right corner). Type a complete MLS# to see it at List. Type part of a number to choose from a pick list.

New Search

At New Search you have two distinctly different ways to perform a search, through selection of search forms: Quick Search and Flex Search. Select the one you want from the Search Form dropdown list.

Quick Search

The Quick Search form is suitable for commonly-searched fields for each listing class. Enter (or select) criteria for any search field displayed, and add more fields as needed.

Flex Search

The Flex Search form offers a customized search for users familiar with the names of the search fields. After designating a search location, create your own search form by adding any field from a single, alphabetized dropdown list. The system displays your search criteria as you build it.

Custom Search

If you have previously created and saved a Custom Search, you can select it from the drop down Search Form list.

Note:

Your latest choice of search form (only applies to Quick or Flex Search forms) becomes the default for future searches, but you can change search forms at any time.

Pre-Defined Search

Pre-defined searches require minimal data entry, offering a shortcut to the most common searches.

Saved Search

Saved searches include those you have created and saved yourself, as well as those shared by your brokerage. By choosing a saved search you can immediately view search results, or make modifications in criteria before you submit.

Prospect Search

Prospect searches allow you to create a new prospect profile and enter her criteria, run a search for a saved prospect, manage a prospect's profile and criteria, extend an expiring prospect match, and Delete a prospect.

Map Search

Interactive Map searches offer points of interest, drawn boundaries, and zoom levels to locate properties. Listings display as markers, with mouse-over pop-up detail. A dynamic criteria panel allows quick changes in price, address, and other criteria. In road, aerial, and birds-eye views, mapped results automatically update as you zoom or pan to a precise location.

MLS# Search

MLS# searches are a quick way to retrieve listings when you know the desired MLS numbers. If you search by only one MLS#, the system will automatically display the listing information in the Broker Full by default. (Note: To search by MLS# on the fly, use the search box in the header at every Stratus MLS page.)

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Help for Stratus MLS v3.47.3 December 20, ,2016