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Dear
MLS Update:
When
we had our MLS training, "say it ain't so Larnette"
spoke about Cache. Can you explain to me again what it is?
Cacheing
in Goshen
Dear
Cacheing:
Cache
is the term used to describe the amount of memory where data
is stored to decrease its load time. Cache is memory, so it's
measured in MB. In terms of web browsers, the Internet, and
re/xplorer, cache is used to describe the folder where previously
accessed web pages, scripts, cookies, images and so on are
stored for future use. This folder is called "temporary
internet files."
The
first time you visit a web page your browser saves a copy
of the page in cache. The next time you visit the page, your
browser will check to see if an update has occurred on the
page before loading the cached page. If the cached page is
found to be "stale" or outdated, a new or "fresh"
page will be loaded and saved in cache. Loading pages from
cache can greatly reduce the amount of time it takes for a
page to display.
Pages
are not permanently saved in a cache. You can empty or "clear"
your cache at any time. Clearing your cache ensures that you
are getting the newest files. However, this also means that
the first time you visit a web page, it may take longer to
load.
If
you want to clear your cache, following the instructions listed
below:
1. Open Microsoft Internet Explorer.
2. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
3. In the Temporary Internet Files area, click Delete Files.
4. In the Delete Files window, click OK.
5. Click OK to close the Internet Options window.
Dear
MLS Update:
Can
you list for me the different symbols that can be used while
searching?
Symboling
in Elkhart
Dear
Symboling,
You
wish is my command.
Asterisk
(*) - Wildcard character used to represent one or several
letters in a word.
For
example, LAST_NAME=John* means find those with a last name
beginning with "john" (for example, "johnson,"
"johnston," and "johnner" would all be
found in this search).
Back
slash (\) - Used in place of the word "and" and
may also be used when entering dates.
For
example, REMARKS=Trees/View means find listings with "tree"
and "view" in the remarks.
Comma
(,) - Used in place of the word "or."
For
example, CONSTRUCTION=A,E means find listings with a brick
or frame construction.
Greater
than and less than (< >) - Used together without a space
(<>) in place of the word "exclude."
For
example, CONSTRUCTION<>D means find listings with any
construction type except brick.
Minus
sign/hyphen (-) - Used in place of the phrase "or less"
and to indicate a range of values.
For
example, BEDROOM=2- means find listings with two or fewer
bedrooms. BEDROOM=3-5 means find listings with three to five
bedrooms.
Percent
(%) - Used to find a specific range below and above an entered
number. If the range is not given, 10% is used by default.
For
example, LIST PRICE=%150,5 means find listings with a price
of $150,000 and a price 5% above and below the $150,000 price.
Plus
sign (+) - Used in place of the phrase "or more."
For
example, BEDROOM=2+ finds listings with two or more bedrooms.
Quotes
(") - Used to enclose text with and apostrophe or hyphen.
For
example, O'Hara is entered as "O'Hara". M-36 is
entered as "M-36".
| Entered
in Criteria |
Value
Entered |
Used
to Find Listings |
| Number
of Bedrooms |
3,
4 |
With
3 or 4 bedrooms |
| List
Price |
84.9 |
Priced
at $84,900 |
| List
Price |
200-300 |
Priced
between $200-$300,000 |
| Amenities |
CA/Fpl |
With
central air and a fireplace |
| Notes |
"three-season" |
With
"three-season" in the notes field |
| Off
Market Date |
07/03/00+ |
Dated
July 3, 2000 and later |
| Off
Market Date |
"02/03/01+1
WEEK" |
Dated
February 3rd and 10th, 2002 |
| List
Date |
01/01/99-05/01/99 |
Dated
between January 1, 1999 and May 1, 1999 |
| List
Price |
%40,10,5 |
Priced
at $40,000 and any other listing priced 10% below and
5% above $40,000 |
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