Forewarn: Your Essential Safety Tool for Vetting Prospects!

Did you know as a WVMLS member you get Forewarn as a member benefit? As part of a two-year pilot program started in 2025 you can signup and utilize this powerful safety tool!

The FOREWARN application gives a member the ability to gain instant insight on a prospective client (within seconds, without exposing any protected class information) using only a phone number! Don’t have a phone number… you can also search by name.

Find Out How To Signup today here

Or take an upcoming training from Forewarn by registering on the WVMLS Class Calendar: https://www.wvmls.com/classes

Forewarn is part of a TWO-YEAR PILOT PROGRAM at WVMLS started in 2025.

PSA: Zoom Scam

Zoom scams are on the rise know how it is initiated and ways to safeguard yourself below.

How The Scam Is Initiated

An out of state lead will contact saying they found your information on the web and are looking to purchase real estate in Oregon. They will then ask to meet via Zoom. The link they send is actually Malware.

Other Versions of This Scam

• You may receive an email warning that your Zoom account will be deactivated and it will contain a malicious Zoom link.

• You may receive "Missed a meeting" or "Rejoin" emails which contain the malicious Zoom link.

Although Zoom is the most commonly utilized for this scam be aware that there have been reports of this scam also ran on platforms such as: SnapChat, WhatsApp, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meetings.

Always be vigilant when a lead initiates communication, verify first, and best practice is to host any remote meetups yourself instead of relying on potentially dangerous links from untrusted sources.

Member Benefit Spotlight: CubiCasa Floor Plans!

CubiCasa Floor Plans are Free* to Members of WVMLS! Members will also enjoy a 20% discount on optional additional services from CubiCasa. There are a few ways to take advantage of this great benefit!

Sign up for CubiCasa by following the steps below after clicking this link: MLS member signup (cubi.casa). Alternatively you can click CubiCasa under Resources in Paragon or CubiCasa under 3rd Party Links and follow the steps.

Step 1: Click "Sign up. Scan. Done.

Step 2: Enter your email address and password to create your account.

Step 3: Enter your company's details.

Step 4: Select Agent or Appraiser to ensure discount is applied.

Step 5: Double check Willamette Valley MLS - OR is selected in MLS Name. Enter your MLS Login ID (the same as your username for Paragon)

Step 6: Account will be verified, then click on "Add Membership"

Step 7: Click on "Submit".

Step 8: Go to your email inbox and verify your email address.

Step 9: Download the CubiCasa app on the App Store or Google Play for your mobile device.

If you already have a CubiCasa account you'll just need to add WVMLS to it to enjoy the 20% discount.

This is done by signing into your CubiCasa account on a computer and on your dashboard selecting "Settings" and then "MLS" and follow steps 5-6 above.

Want to see the process in action? Check out this video from CubiCasa on how to scan to create a Floor Plan: Easy Floor Plan flow with CubiCasa - YouTube

Have more questions, check out CubiCasa's help center where they have a wealth of FAQs and educational resources: https://help.cubi.casa/en/

*Large order processing fee is applied for each 5000 sq.ft when total scanned area exceeds 5000 sq.ft. Additional limitations may apply.