 WiFi VS. E-Key Professional
Recently, the MLS incorporated the new “WiFi” service offered through FNIS. “Wifi” access allows members with Internet enabled cell phones or PDAs  to access summary MLS listing data instantly. The WiFi service through the MLS is currently available at no extra charge and requires no software downloads or registration.
You will be able to search active, pending and sold data. Each listing will display 1 photo and many data fields. Search by:
- Street Name
- Street Number
- MLS Number
- Quick Search
As members who have the eKey Professional know, they get MLS Listing data downloaded into their Cell Phone/PDA as part of the eKey Pro service. Since this is similar to the WiFi service, members have asked if the MLS WiFi would replace their eKey professional service. We want to take this opportunity to address that question and try to clarify the differences between WiFi and E-Key.
The main difference between the MLS WiFi service and the eKey Professional is the eKey offers many more benefits than just access to the MLS listing information. The eKey Professional turns your cell phone/PDA into a keypad to open homes, allows for wireless updates, downloads office and agent rosters and more. See below for a complete list.
MLS WiFi only provides access to summary MLS Listing Data. The benefit to the WIFI service is the cost is included in the month Unit of Service and no downloads are required to take advantage of the benefit other than having a phone/PDA that is WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) enabled.
Click here for a detailed data field comparison between WiFi and E-Key Professional.
Here’s a short field layout comparison to show similarities between WiFi and E-key features:
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E-Key Professional |
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Listing Data is updated daily |
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Includes Photo |
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Displays Listing Office name and phone |
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Search by status (active, pending, sold) |
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Displays Listing Agent name and phone & Selling Agent name |
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View Hot Sheets |
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View Agent Roster |
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Free Mapopolis maps linked to listings |
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View showing details and feedback |
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Open IBoxes |
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Offers Wireless Updates |
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MLS Training Classes
MLS Paragon Training classes have been scheduled for June and July. All Classes will be held at the Board Office at 57225 Alpha Drive, Goshen. To make your reservation, please call the Board Office at 875-3283. Class size is limited. If you cannot attend, please call the Board office so we can fill the vacancy with those on a wait list. Classes will be open to shared service and reciprocal agents in the near future.
Basic Paragon Training Class
Monday, June 11, 2007
Monday, July 9, 2007
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Advanced Paragon Training Class
Monday, June 18, 2007
Monday, July 16, 2007
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Beginner Paragon Listing Maintenance
Monday, June 25, 2007
Monday, July 23, 2007
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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