Step-by-Step MLS Setup Instructions for the system
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The below instructions will walk you through setting up (a Matrix system) so that it will be able to "talk" to Spark. If you don't need help with the export setup and just want to know how to export data from your MLS then skip down to the "How to Export Your Properties" section below.
We are more than happy to complete these instructions for you so don't hesitate to contact us for help.
You can also click here to schedule a time for us to do this setup, walk you through using Spark, and completely customize Spark for you as well (or any combination of those).
Creating the Spark Custom Export in
NOTE: The below instructions will set up your MLS to work with Spark for:
When you're ready to set up the export for other property types use the above drop-down to switch to those instructions.
Instructions for SFR Export Setup
Click your name at the top right and then click Settings in the menu that appears.
Click on Custom Exports.
In the drop-down choose Residential Property.
Click Add Export.
In the Name field type in Spark SFR NOTE: You will need to complete this export setup for other property types as well (if you want to use Spark for those property types). Use the drop-down in the section above to switch to those instructions. Don't hesitate to use the links at the top of this page to allow us to help you!
IMPORTANT: Verify toward the bottom that Label and Comma are chosen. The actual Label button is TO THE RIGHT of the word Label.
Looks like this: None ( ) Label (●) Name ( )
Double-Click on each of the fields listed below in the left window of your MLS (you can also click on each one then click Add). Once you are done, the fields will appear in the list of fields on the right. This list is long but once it is set up you will never have to do it again. IMPORTANT: ALL fields listed below are required. DO NOT ADD EXTRA FIELDS & DO NOT LEAVE ANY OUT.
Address
Attached YN
Basement Beds
Basement SqFt
Basement/Foundation
Bedrooms Total
CDOM
Cooling
County
Days on Market
Finished Sq Ft
Fireplaces
Floor Plan
Garage (Parking) Spaces
Heating
HOA 1 Dues $
HOA 1 Dues Frequency
HOA 2 Dues $
HOA 2 Dues Frequency
Listing Date
Listing Price
Lot Description
Lot Sq Ft
Lower Beds
Lower SqFt
Main SqFt
Miscellaneous Items
MLSNumber
Notices
Original List Price
Out Buildings
Parking (Gar) Type
Patio/Deck Description
Pending Date
Schedule Number
Sold Concessions
Sold Date
Sold Price
Sold Terms
Status
Status Change Date
Sub Area
Total Basement Bath
Total Baths
Total Half Bath
Total Lower Bath
Type of Property
Upper SqFt
Year Built
Zip Code
Now that the list is complete, click Save and you are done!
NOTE: If you want the instructions for property types other than SFR, then when you're ready, click here and change the drop-down to the property type you want instructions for.
How to Export Your SFR Properties from
Verify that the search you are exporting includes the properties you want to load into Spark (and into your appraisal report).
On the results page of your search, choose the properties you want included (using the checkbox to the left) or click All if you want all of them.
Click Export which is on the bottom row of buttons.
On the next screen choose Spark SFR (that you created in the above steps) from the drop-down then click Export.
Save the file by whichever file name and into whichever folder you prefer (depending on your browser settings you may not be given the option to choose the file name/location and that's okay, it probably just went into your Downloads folder - you can contact us for help with changing your browser settings).
Click your name at the top right and then click Settings in the menu that appears.
Click on Custom Exports.
In the drop-down choose Residential Property.
Click Add Export.
In the Name field type in Spark Condo NOTE: You will need to complete this export setup for other property types as well (if you want to use Spark for those property types). Use the drop-down in the section above to switch to those instructions. Don't hesitate to use the links at the top of this page to allow us to help you!
IMPORTANT: Verify toward the bottom that Label and Comma are chosen. The actual Label button is TO THE RIGHT of the word Label.
Looks like this: None ( ) Label (●) Name ( )
Double-Click on each of the fields listed below in the left window of your MLS (you can also click on each one then click Add). Once you are done, the fields will appear in the list of fields on the right. This list is long but once it is set up you will never have to do it again. IMPORTANT: ALL fields listed below are required. DO NOT ADD EXTRA FIELDS & DO NOT LEAVE ANY OUT.
Address
Attached YN
Basement Beds
Basement SqFt
Basement/Foundation
Bedrooms Total
CDOM
Community Features
Complex Amenities
Cooling
County
Days on Market
Finished Sq Ft
Fireplaces
Floor Plan
Garage (Parking) Spaces
Heating
HOA 1 Dues $
HOA 1 Dues Frequency
HOA 2 Dues $
HOA 2 Dues Frequency
Listing Date
Listing Price
Lot Description
Lower Beds
Lower SqFt
Main SqFt
MLSNumber
Notices
Original List Price
Parking (Gar) Type
Patio/Deck Description
Pending Date
Schedule Number
Sold Concessions
Sold Date
Sold Price
Sold Terms
Status
Status Change Date
Sub Area
Total Basement Bath
Total Baths
Total Half Bath
Total Lower Bath
Type of Property
Unit Desc
Upper SqFt
Year Built
Zip Code
Now that the list is complete, click Save and you are done!
NOTE: If you want the instructions for property types other than Condos, then when you're ready, click here and change the drop-down to the property type you want instructions for.
How to Export Your Condo Properties from
Verify that the search you are exporting includes the properties you want to load into Spark (and into your appraisal report).
On the results page of your search, choose the properties you want included (using the checkbox to the left) or click All if you want all of them.
Click Export which is on the bottom row of buttons.
On the next screen choose Spark Condo (that you created in the above steps) from the drop-down then click Export.
Save the file by whichever file name and into whichever folder you prefer (depending on your browser settings you may not be given the option to choose the file name/location and that's okay, it probably just went into your Downloads folder - you can contact us for help with changing your browser settings).
Click your name at the top right and then click Settings in the menu that appears.
Click on Custom Exports.
In the drop-down choose Rental Property.
Click Add Export.
In the Name field type in Spark Rental NOTE: You will need to complete this export setup for other property types as well (if you want to use Spark for those property types). Use the drop-down in the section above to switch to those instructions. Don't hesitate to use the links at the top of this page to allow us to help you!
IMPORTANT: Verify toward the bottom that Label and Comma are chosen. The actual Label button is TO THE RIGHT of the word Label.
Looks like this: None ( ) Label (●) Name ( )
Double-Click on each of the fields listed below in the left window of your MLS (you can also click on each one then click Add). Once you are done, the fields will appear in the list of fields on the right. This list is long but once it is set up you will never have to do it again. IMPORTANT: ALL fields listed below are required. DO NOT ADD EXTRA FIELDS & DO NOT LEAVE ANY OUT.
Attached YN
Basement SqFt
Basement/Foundation
Bedrooms Total
Beds Basement
Beds Lower
CDOM
City
Cooling
County
Days on Market
Finished Sq Ft
Fireplaces
Floor Plan
Garage (Parking) Spaces
Garage (Parking) Type
Heating
Leased Date
Leased Rate
Listing Date
Listing Price
Lot Description
Lot Sq Ft
Main SqFt
Miscellaneous Items
MLSNumber
Notices
Original List Price
Out Buildings
Schedule Number
Status
Status Change Date
Street Direction
Street Name
Street Number
Street Type
Sub Area
Total Basement Bath
Total Baths
Total Half Bath
Total Lower Bath
Type of Property
Under Contract Date
Unit Desc
Unit Number
Upper SqFt
Year Built
Zip Code
Now that the list is complete, click Save and you are done!
NOTE: If you want the instructions for other property types other than Rentals, then when you're ready, click here and change the drop-down to the property type you want instructions for.
How to Export Your Rental Properties from
Verify that the search you are exporting includes the properties you want to load into Spark (and into your appraisal report).
On the results page of your search, choose the properties you want included (using the checkbox to the left) or click All if you want all of them.
Click Export which is on the bottom row of buttons.
On the next screen choose Spark Rental (that you created in the above steps) from the drop-down then click Export.
Save the file by whichever file name and into whichever folder you prefer (depending on your browser settings you may not be given the option to choose the file name/location and that's okay, it probably just went into your Downloads folder - you can contact us for help with changing your browser settings).
Instructions for Multi-Family Property Export Setup
Click your name at the top right and then click Settings in the menu that appears.
Click on Custom Exports.
In the drop-down choose Income Property.
Click Add Export.
In the Name field type in Spark Multifamily NOTE: You will need to complete this export setup for other property types as well (if you want to use Spark for those property types). Use the drop-down in the section above to switch to those instructions. Don't hesitate to use the links at the top of this page to allow us to help you!
IMPORTANT: Verify toward the bottom that Label and Comma are chosen. The actual Label button is TO THE RIGHT of the word Label.
Looks like this: None ( ) Label (●) Name ( )
Double-Click on each of the fields listed below in the left window of your MLS (you can also click on each one then click Add). Once you are done, the fields will appear in the list of fields on the right. This list is long but once it is set up you will never have to do it again. IMPORTANT: ALL fields listed below are required. DO NOT ADD EXTRA FIELDS & DO NOT LEAVE ANY OUT.
Basement/Foundation
CDOM
City
Cooling
County
Days on Market
Fireplaces
Heating
Listing Date
Listing Price
Lot Sq Ft
MLSNumber
Notices
Original List Price
Parking Spaces
Pending Date
Schedule Number
Sold Concessions
Sold Date
Sold Price
Sold Terms
Status
Status Change Date
Street Direction
Street Name
Street Number
Street Type
Sub Area
Total # of Units
Type of Property
Unit Number
Unit Total Baths
Unit Total Beds
Unit Total Num Garage
Unit Total Rent
Unit Total SQFT
Year Built
Zip Code
Now that the list is complete, click Save and you are done!
NOTE: If you want the instructions for other property types other than Multi-Family, then when you're ready, click here and change the drop-down to the property type you want instructions for.
How to Export Your Multi-Family Properties from
Verify that the search you are exporting includes the properties you want to load into Spark (and into your appraisal report).
On the results page of your search, choose the properties you want included (using the checkbox to the left) or click All if you want all of them.
Click Export which is on the bottom row of buttons.
On the next screen choose Spark Multifamily (that you created in the above steps) from the drop-down then click Export.
Save the file by whichever file name and into whichever folder you prefer (depending on your browser settings you may not be given the option to choose the file name/location and that's okay, it probably just went into your Downloads folder - you can contact us for help with changing your browser settings).
IMPORTANT FOR MULTI-FAMILY: Spark will work with multi-family forms, however, your MLS does not allow exporting of all of the necessary multi-family data. As a result, Spark will load in as much as it can but some fields will have no information. If and when your MLS provides data for the rest of the fields, we will update accordingly. NOTE: Be sure to choose a multi-family form in Spark!
