Using SFARMLS

Articles specific to the way our MLS system handles listings and listing input, districts, searching, etc...

Coming Soon Listing Assistance
For Coming Soon listings located in San Francisco: File your SELM within three days of signing the listing agreement using the Webform. Until there is...
Thu, 25 Jan, 2024 at 8:30 AM
Dates and Statuses
The SFARMLS team regularly fields calls and questions asking for clarification around the nuance of the various date fields in the MLS and how they relate t...
Mon, 7 Aug, 2023 at 12:40 PM
Disclosures.io on Listings in the MLS
Disclosure packets via Disclosures.io are accessed in two different ways on the SFARMLS, depending if the listing was created within SFAR, or from one of ou...
Thu, 16 Dec, 2021 at 11:19 AM
Additional Criteria: Occupancy Type
A very common buyer requirement is that the property must be move in ready, or at least move in possible. Listings that have tenants in them are subject to ...
Mon, 7 Aug, 2023 at 2:55 PM
Residential Income: A Complete Guide
In this article, we will cover some of the most complex aspects of the INCP (Residential Income) Property Type. We'll cover the impact that Duplexes...
Mon, 7 Aug, 2023 at 3:50 PM
Links & Documents
The MLS department frequently gets questions that can be answered by quickly checking in the Links & Documents section of the MLS system itself. To find...
Thu, 16 Dec, 2021 at 8:43 AM
Listing Input
You Ask, We Answer!  Episode 1 of our new Q&A series focuses on how to use the Listing Input Form for maximum speed and efficiency. There are two it...
Tue, 26 Oct, 2021 at 3:27 PM
Multifamily Type Listings
This article is incomplete, for more information email the MLS Team. If you list many 2-4 unit (including Mixed Use) buildings, you will note that they ar...
Mon, 10 Jan, 2022 at 12:27 PM
Powerful Search Techniques
SFAR regularly hosts webinars and classes featuring ways you can make the most out of the Rapattoni MLS system, and searching is one of the most critical el...
Mon, 17 Jul, 2023 at 11:37 AM
Private Photos (MLS Only Photo settings)
Feature Release Date: July 12th, 2022.    The new Private Photos feature gives listing agents the ability to mark all photos (except the primary photo) as...
Wed, 13 Jul, 2022 at 9:14 AM