An Assistant, licensed or unlicensed, to an entire office. Anyone accessing the Multiple Listing Service must have their own log in and password.
MLS Fining Procedure
Change Of Status Form
Matrix™ Website:
Important Phone Numbers/Info:
- The AnswerLink Matrix Support Line: 1-833-753-0522
Available Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm - SUPRA: 877-699-6787
- Form Simplicity: 407-587-1450
- Tech Support for Computer 407-587-1450
- Legal Hotline (RE Legal Issues): 407-438-1409
- MLS Advantage: 407-587-1450
- ListHub syndication list for BEAR MLS
MLS Membership Information
Participation in the Bonita Springs Estero REALTORS® (B.E.A.R.) is available to real estate agents with valid real estate licenses whose Broker has joined as an office. Certified appraisers may also participate in the MLS of Bonita Springs-Estero. The Multiple Listing Service provides a large array of services to our Members, including:
- A Shared Ownership Service serving Southwest Florida with 4,000+ Member Real Estate Agents.
- Comprehensive Tools and Resources:
- Detailed Property Searches on residential, lot, land, and boat docks.
- 24-Hour Market Watch to stay updated with the latest listings.
- Public Records Search for in-depth property information.
- Hot Sheet Reports to track new and changed listings.
- CMA/Prospecting Reports to assist in comparative market analyses.
- Google Mapping Search for location-based property searches.
- Links to Forms Simplicity, MLS Advantage, and iMAPP for streamlined transactions.
- Full Sold History Files on Collier and South Lee County for many years.
- New Tools and Services:
- Agent3000: A powerful marketing and lead generation platform to help grow your real estate business. It offers customizable websites, email marketing campaigns, and lead management tools.
- Forewarn: A safety tool providing instant background information to help you verify prospects and stay safe. With Forewarn, you can quickly research the identity and history of potential clients before meeting them.
- Florida Realtors® Tech Helpline: Offers technical support for a wide range of issues including software, hardware, networking, and digital devices. It’s like having your own IT department.
- Matrix Learning Lab: An educational resource offering tutorials and guides to maximize your use of the Matrix MLS system. Enhance your skills with hands-on training and get the most out of the MLS features.
- MarketStats by ShowingTime: Access to real-time market statistics and analytics to inform your business decisions. Generate market reports, analyze trends, and share insights with your clients.
- OneHome by CoreLogic: A client collaboration portal that enhances the home search experience. OneHome offers personalized property recommendations and a seamless communication platform between agents and clients.
Real Property Resources
- A compiled database owned and provided by the National Association of REALTORS®,Chicago, Illinois.
- Exclusive online real estate library
- Over 147 million property records built from public record and assessment information
- Available exclusively to REALTORS®
- Layers of data such as zoning, permits, mortgage and lien data
- Offers reports and analytical tools to help you turn data into genuine market insight
Multiple Listing Services Training Programs
Training programs conducted at B.E.A.R.
- Matrix Classes
- Matrix Searching & My Matrix Set-Up
- Matrix Listing Input & CMA Preparation
- Matrix Client Portal & Auto e-Mails
- Matrix for Advanced Users
- Matrix Private Tutoring
- CMA & Prospecting Training
- Real Property Resources Demos and Training
- Listing Book Classes
- Realist® Training
- Matrix Classes
MLS Billing Information
- Your MLS fee invoices are e-mailed to you in June and December.
- They are due in this office by July 1 and January 1.
- It is important to keep your on-file e-mail address up to date with us so invoices do not get lost or go to spam.
- Late fees are incurred if you have not paid by the due date and your service will be interrupted if you are not fully paid (dues and late fee) within the period of time as stated on your invoice
- If your services are interrupted you will pay a reinstatement fee of $50.00
MLS Violation Fines — Our procedure for identifying violations, the time allowed to resolve and the fines associated with violations are detailed in the MLS Fining Procedure document to the right.
MLS Violation Fines
Our procedure for identifying violations, the time allowed to resolve them, and the fines associated with violations are detailed in the MLS Fining Procedure document.