You can copy listing information from listings that you have previously entered to save you time on listing input.
- On the Input page of Matrix click Add New (Listing).
- Choose the Property type.
- Click Copy from Listing.
- Enter the MLS number of the listing you want to copy. If you do not know the MLS number, use the search fields to find your listing.
- Click Fill From. The input form for your new listing will import information from the listing you have copied.
Once the input form has been complete you can also copy the listing photos. To copy the listing photos:
- Click Add/Edit Photos
- While no listing photos have been entered click Import Photos from Another Listing.
- Enter the MLS number of the listing you want to copy.
- Click Certify and Save to finalize the addition of the listing photos.
Transcript
In this video we’re going to show you how to copy listing information when creating a new listing. You’re able to copy listing information for listings that you have previously entered.
If you need to enter a listing for a property that is now in leased, sold, or expired in Matrix, copying the listing information can save you time.
To get started you’re going to use the INPUT page to Add a new listing. Click “Add New. Select the appropriate input form for your property type then you’ll see that you have the option to “Copy from an Existing Listing.”
Click there, and on the next page you can enter the MLS number if you have it handy, or search for the listing using all the criteria that is normally available to you when trying to find a listing.
After you’ve entered or searched your listing number click “Fill.” You’ll see that your new listing’s information has been pulled over. Location information, rooms, bath info, features, general information, and remarks will be filled in to match the existing listing. Fee info, owner info, showing instructions, virtual tours, and the Internet options will need to be completed again. Check the form and be sure all your information is correct and up to date. If you’re changing your listing to an Active status, be sure to check that all required fields, colored yellow, are filled properly. Once you’ve checked your listing information click submit listing and you’re done.
Now that your listing has been entered, you can copy the listing photos in the same way. Click Add photos Click import photos from another listing and enter the MLS number of the listing you’d like to copy. The listing photos, captions, and descriptions will be added to your listing. From here you can certify and save the photos to finish.
