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.

A Primer On Paragon Connect

The Essentials Of Paragon Connect

What Is Paragon Connect?

• Paragon Connect is a web app that is accessed through your device’s browser.

• Paragon Connect allows you to do almost everything Paragon Professional allows.

• Has a deeper integration of Collab Center allowing for better navigation and interaction with contacts.

  
  

How Do I Access Paragon Connect?

There are multiple ways to access Paragon Connect's login. Below are three ways with brief guides for each way. No matter which method the login credentials used for Paragon Connect are the same as your Paragon login information:

QR Code Method

Using your mobile device's camera app (if you have an older android you might have to download a QR code reader) point it at the QR code above. A link will pop up which when clicked will take you to the Paragon Connect login page.

Paragon Professional Resources Method

Sign into Paragon Professional and navigate to Resources found at the top. With this drop-down menu open click Paragon Connect. This will take you to Paragon Connect automatically (since you've already signed into Paragon).

Paragon Login Method

Navigate to the Paragon Login, (easily accessible via the black knight image on the frontpage of wvmls.com). On the login page right below the password field is a link titled "Access Paragon Connect" this link will take you to the Paragon Connect login page.

Why Should I Use Paragon Connect?

• Uses the same database as Paragon Professional.

• Easily Create contacts on a mobile device.

• Create & save specific searches.

• Location Searches - Great for finding properties near you on the go.

• No more pinching and zooming and trying to click tiny links!

• Instantly see client feedback - for all your clients in one place!

• Full Listing Maintenance wherever with your preferred device.

• Add photos directly from your mobile device.

• Text a listing easily to a client.

• Contact message history on the go.

Want to learn more about Paragon Connect?

Learn about the every aspect of the application through 3-5 minute training videos here.

Paragon Feature Highlight: Advanced Search Functions

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Advanced Search Functions Video Courtesy Black Knight.

Did you know there are more ways to search in paragon? These Advanced Search functions will allow you to better define how you want your results filtered.

What do they look like?

Freeform Fields

Examples of these types of search fields are Parcel # and Address.

Advanced Options

Contains: Will behave the same as it always has.

Equals: Will make the search literal. (I.E. Input "Hyacinth" into address and it will look for an exact address spelled "Hyacinth," excluding all other results).

Not Equal To: The opposite of Equals, this will exclude the value inputted and include results that don't match.

Contains All: Acts like Contains, except it takes the entire supplied value. (I.E. The Input "Red Door" under Contains would look to see if a result has "Red" or "Door", while under Contains All, it would look to see if a result has "Red" and "Door").

Starts With: Will only look for results where the it starts with the supplied criteria.

Not Starting With: Just like Equals or Not Equal To, this is the exclusionary version of Starts With, allowing you to exclude results that start with the supplied criteria.

Does Not Contain: This is the exclusionary of Contains, allowing you to supply criteria you don't want included in the results.

Look Up Fields

Examples of lookup fields include MLS #, Type, Area, City, County.

Advanced Options

Equals: Will behave the same as it always has.

Not Equal To: Will exclude the supplied criteria. (I.E. If you wanted to look for all listings in Marion county but exclude Keizer results, you could choose Not Equal To in conjunction with an Equals County criteria).

Date Range Fields

Examples of date range fields include Listing Date, Status Date.

Advanced Options

Date Range: Will behave the same as it always has.

7 Days Back - 24 Months Back: Will quickly allow you to look the specified # of days/months back.

Last Month: Will look at results within the last calendar month. (I.E. If the Present is August, it will grab results matching July)

Last Year: Will look at the results within the last calendar year (I.E. If the Present is 2025, it will grab results matching 2024)

This Month: Will look at the results within the current month (I.E. If the Present is August, it will grab results matching August).

This Year: Will look at all matching results within current year. (I.E. If the Present is 2025, it will grab results matching 1/1/2025-12/31/2025

Year-to-Date: Will look at all matching results up to current day within current year. (I.E. If the Present is 2025, it will grab results matching 1/1/2025-Current Day)

Next 7 Days: Will look at all matching results that contain future dates.

Next 30 Days: Will look at all matching results that contain future dates.

If you have any questions or need help performing a search, please call WVMLS at 503-399-8657 or email support@wvmls.com.