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My wife took my keys and now I can't get on the MLS.....oh how I hate the MRMLS token

I've tried to embrace it.....tried to convince myself it's for the best.....tried to believe that the MLS had my best interest in mind (ok I know that's a reach), but I just have to admit it.

I hate that SAFEMLS little token. There's just got to be a better way. I have yet to speak with anyone that actually likes the little thing. With the proliferation of the Redfins, and the Trulias, and the Zillows does it really keep our information safe? Can we not come up with another way....one that doesn't require us to continually have this little thing attached to us.

The MRMLS has told us that our information and the security of that information is vital to our business, but so is actually being able to get on the MLS at any moment.

So here I sit and instead of looking at new listings or sending my clients information on their dream home....I'm get to vent.

Am I the only one that feels this strongly?

Keith Kyle - Realtor, e-Pro - South Bay Brokers- 2501 N Sepulveda Blvd Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 - 310-251-2344 - Keith.Kyle@SouthBayBrokers.com

For real estate information, open houses, and FREE MLS access visit www.KeithKyleHomes.com

Posted by Keith Kyle on 01/15/2009 08:08 PM

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6 Comments on My wife took my keys and now I can't get on the MLS.....oh how I hate the MRMLS token

JAN

In our mls, we can call for a temporary # to use up to two weeks if we have a lost or broken token. I'm sure it would work in this situation, and solve your problem - Did you check with them?

Hey Keith,

Yep, you're right, but it's a pain for all of us. Keep in mind also that consumers have info on Zillow, etc., yet they do not have contact and personal info on the sellers.

And you can also thank others (agents) who've abused the system before by passing out their codes to consumers and other (non-paying) agents. I've actually had buyers in an open house that said "oh, that's o.k. another agent gave us her pass code, we look up properties all the time."

Why don't you just call or text her and get a code. I was told by another Realtor the other day that we can that MLS token on your cell phone so that might help if you can do that.

you all have that stupid token.. I hate it to.. if I am out and about...and forget it... and I need to jump on the computer...I'm SOL (I keep mine at my computer, because I am afraid of losing it :)

JAN

I don't know how many times my husband has called me, or I have called him, or my daughter at home, saying 'push the button, tell me what it says." It still works from long distance.

MAR

Hey Keith!

I'm so with you right now. I just moved and cannot find the token I was using just this morning...arrrrggggg. Can anyone help a sista out with a code for the night? Sheesh.

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