Our hearts are broken for those who died and those who have been impacted by the terrible tragedy in Lewiston. We are grateful for the many wonderful people in this great State of Maine who came to the aid of so many. The first responders, medical personnel, law enforcement, and government officials cannot be thanked enough for their tireless efforts. We urge you to follow the guidance of local law enforcement and please be safe.

Upcoming Flexmls Changes

On Thursday, November 2 the following field changes will take place in Flexmls.

• A new details group will be added to the Multi-Family Property Type expanding the number of units allowed from 20 to 30.

• A new field will be added to the Residential, Multi-Family, and Commercial Property Types called “New Construction”. This will be part of the Property Condition Detail Group located on the details tab. If “New Construction” is selected, the option to select whether the property is “To Be Built,” or “Under Construction” will be displayed.



• To ensure consistency between Property Types, Maine Listings will be implementing a modification to the Property Status section within Commercial Info Exchange (CIE) Property Type. If “New Construction” is selected, the option to select whether the property is “Proposed,” “To Be Built,” or “Under Construction” will be displayed.

On Thursday, the listing input forms in Flexmls will automatically update.

The listing input forms in the Maine Listings ZipForm library will require programming

and we will notify you once those forms have been updated.

Vacant Land Scam

The National Association of REALTORS has just published an eye-opening piece on the rise of fraudulent land sales. Dive in to discover startling statistics and essential tips to safeguard your real estate transactions. Don't miss the accompanying video for a comprehensive understanding.

Rental Beast Webinar



With rising interest rates and low inventory, rentals are more important than ever - and now you have the perfect toolkit to put them to work for you. In this webinar, we’ll make a deep dive into all the ways you can build business - now, and in the future - with your free Rental Beast account provided by Maine Listings.

Why Is It Important To Enter The Appraiser’s Name?

When reporting a listing as closed, it’s important to provide the correct name of the appraiser that conducted the appraisal. Other appraisers may use this property as a comparable for future appraisals and need to know who to ask if they have questions about the listing. Just like agents, when you enter the appraiser's User ID, it auto-fills with the appraiser's name and direct contact information. If you do not know the appraiser's name, please check your closing disclosure or reach out to the cooperating broker involved in the transaction. Remember, this saves time for appraisers which means it will save time on future appraisals - and that could streamline one of your future transactions! 

Listing Termination

You have a listing that needs to be terminated but do not have the option to terminate. What do you do?

Contact your designated broker or office admin to terminate the listing for you. Only members with office-level access have the ability to terminate (cancel) listings.

Master the Map

During this 20 minute webinar, learn how to be a “Nosy Neighbor” and more, utilizing the various tools available in the Flexmls map!



Click Here to watch the video.

How Do I Register For a Training Class?

Go to MaineListings.com and Log into your Member Portal. Go to the Education tab (top). Select Upcoming Courses. Select your desired class. Click the green Register button. 

Remember... Halloween is Tuesday, October 31

Please watch for small ghosts and goblins as they trick-or-treat after dark. Wishing everyone an enjoyable Halloween full of treats!