Paragon Feature Highlight: Interactive Map Layers

Did you know you can create your own map layers to toggle on/off custom search areas when utilizing the Map Search?

Let's dive into how to setup your own custom Interactive Map Layers.

It all starts by clicking "Preferences -> Interactive Map Layers" in Paragon Professional's Main Menu (pictured below):

In the Interactive Map Layer management screen you'll click "Create New"

Here you will name your Map Layer collection and click "Save"

You'll be returned to the Interactive Map Layer management screen. Here you'll click the name of your Map Layer collection which will open the map tool:

Inside this map you'll navigate to the area you'll be placing your layers and then click "Draw Polygon"

You'll then click to create points of your shape until you've made a completed shape. One this is done a dialogue box will open asking you to name your shape/area and choose a fill color for it. Click "Save" to finalize your layer.

You can then repeat this to create multiple layers which can be toggled on or off within the map search. To utilize your Interactive Map Layer collection when inside of a map search you'll open the layers menu and then mark the checkbox for the collection you want to use under "Display Interactive Layer". You'll see your colored layers from the collection then appear on the map where you can click on which layers you want to utilize for your search (pictured below):

When you click on the layer it will display in the layers menu as a sub-option under the Layer Collection name, it will also be accompanied by its own checkbox allow you to easily uncheck/check it without finding and clicking on the layer again.

If you have any questions about Interactive Map Layers feel free to reach out to support@wvmls.com or give us a call at 503-399-8657

Paragon Gone "Wonky"? Clear Browser Cache

I know "Wonky", but what is cache?

According to TechTarget, a cache -- pronounced CASH -- is hardware or software that is used to store something, usually data, temporarily in a computing environment.

Does Paragon use cache?

Paragon and Paragon Connect, require a web browser such as Safari, Firefox, Chrome, or Edge, to operate. Technically, the browser uses caching to help Paragon, and other webpages you visit, run faster and operate more efficiently.

What are the common issues seen in Paragon due to corrupted cache?

• Login issues

• Loading and formatting issues

• Fields not operating correctly

• Slow screen behavior

• Missing information

• Searches or reports not rendering correctly

• Same search repeating/reloading over and over

Cool! Now that I know what cache is, how do I get rid of the "Wonky" issues?

Clear your browser's cache.

Finding the right steps to clear the cache will depend on the browser being used. Here are some resources to help:

Google Chrome clearing cache & cookies

- Google Account Help

How to clear the Firefox cache

- Mozilla Firefox Support

Delete browser history in Microsoft Edge

- Microsoft Edge Support

How to Clear Cache on Mac to Optimize its Performance - mackeeper

A final word about cache

Usually, caches are helpful, and most of the time, you shouldn’t need to touch them. Periodically clearing your browser cache will help overcome the "Wonky" issues.

Paragon Connect Feature Highlight: Reverse Prospecting

Reverse prospecting is a very useful tool in Paragon Connect. Here is how it works:

• Listing agents can see counts of all contact matches, but never the identity of the contact. They will see that contact's associated member's contact information so they can reach out.

• If you are contacted about a reverse prospect either via email the Prospect ID # will be supplied, type that into the Power Search in Paragon Connect to see which contact it relates to. If the member reaching out to you does so by phone, you'll need to ask for the Prospect ID # from them to verify which client they are contacting about.

  
  

Reverse Prospecting in Paragon Connect is automatically turned on, if you don't want your contacts/clients to appear in Reverse Prospecting results then turn "Use Reverse Prospecting" off in your Paragon Connect settings (pictured below).

You can find the Reverse Prospecting report for Paragon Connect right within the Published Listing module in Listing Maintenance! This feature lets you prospect on listings you manage with ease. Simply access it as a quick-link action in your overflow menu. Accessed by clicking the three dots stacked on top of each other vertically.

When accessed the Reverse Prospecting allows you to see what contacts are in WVMLS that have matched with your listing. This will also allow you the ability to contact the member whose contact matched with your listing.

If you have any questions about these Reverse Prospecting please email us at support@wvmls.com.