Get To Know Paragon Connect

What is Paragon Connect:

Paragon Connect is a responsive* future-state version of Paragon. It is accessed through an internet browser and contains the same live-data that it's counterpart Paragon Professional houses.

At A Glance (Paragon Professional & Paragon Connect)

Paragon Professional (Dashboard)

Paragon Connect (Dashboard)

How to Access Paragon Connect:

Paragon Connect can be accessed multiple ways, below are a few:

If Not Logged in to Paragon Professional:

1. Click "Paragon Login" on wvmls.com from a mobile device, if it is your first time visiting this login on your device it will come up with a prompt asking if you'd like to proceed to Paragon Connect.

2. Go to https://wvmls.paragonrels.com/ParagonConnect/wvmls/login to login.

If Logged in to Paragon Professional (these methods will automatically log you in to Paragon Connect):

1. Click Paragon Connect in the main menu (located next to Preferences).

2. Click Resources in the main menu and then Paragon Connect in the dropdown menu.

Features Exclusive to Paragon Connect:

• An improved reverse prospecting tool that works off an opt-out system. Read more about this feature.

• The ability to setup Hotsheet Alerts which are targeted searches that you can utilize to stay current on market happenings in the targeted area(s). The alerts are in a Widget on the homepage of Paragon Connect and can be manually checked on login. Read more about this feature.

• EasyCMA a CMA creation tool that allows you to create a CMA presentation for Residential subject properties.

• Customizable Themes. Allowing you to choose from a set of banners and customize the colors in the application.

  
  

Common Misconceptions about Paragon Connect:

Misconception: Paragon Connect is really only for use on Phones and Tablets.

Reality: Paragon Connect was designed to be responsive* and works on Desktops, Laptops, Mobile Phones, Tablets, and other devices that have an internet browser.

Misconception: Paragon Connect doesn't have the same features as Paragon Professional

Reality: Paragon Connect has almost entire feature parity with Paragon Professional. At time of writing the main features missing from Connect are a full-featured CMA Wizard and Statistics module.

Want to learn even more? Check out the Introduction to Paragon Connect class either on-demand at WVMLS U or register for the next class on the Class Calendar.

*the app will adjust its layout to make navigation and usability easy no matter the device.

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 Connect Gone "Wonky"? Quick Clear Your 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 or login errors

• 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?

You can quick clear a specific website's cache! Before employing this method make sure you are currently on the Paragon or Paragon Connect website (even if it is showing you some kind of error, stay where the error is). Below is the method for Chrome on a desktop and mobile device:

On Desktop

Click the "site settings" button located just to the left of the address bar.

In the newly opened window click "Cookies and site data"

Click on "Manage on-device site data" in this section which will cause a pop-up window to appear.

In this window click all the trashcan icons and then the "Done" button to finish quick clearing the cache for just Paragon.

After this is complete if you hit refresh on your browser you should see the wonkiness is gone!

On Mobile

Tap the "Site Settings" icon to the left of the address bar.

Tap the "Cookies and site data" option in the newly opened window.

Tap the trashcan icon to clear the cache for just the Paragon Connect website.

Although the above guides only cover Chrome the placement and methods are very similar across all browsers. If you would like to clear your entire browser's cache follow the articles below for your relevant browser.

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.