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.

Did You Know About The CubiCasa Photographer Marketplace?

CubiCasa has created a free resource for WVMLS. Below is their information about this resource:

"We’re excited to bring you a powerful new tool designed to save you time and help you secure the best media for your listings.

We know that quickly finding a reliable photographer is critical in our fast-moving market.

This new Photographer Marketplace is built specifically to address your biggest pain points when sourcing listing media:

• Streamlined Discovery of Photographers: Stop wasting time searching through general results. The Marketplace gives you a streamlined way to discover all of your local real estate photographers in one place.

  
  

• Find a Trusted Real Estate Photographer: We make vetting easy. The directory features detailed profiles with live, daily updates of recent listing shoots, clear specialties, verified service areas, and a direct contact form. This transparency makes it simple for you to find a trusted real estate photographer and ensure you're getting the right service every time.

  
  

Ready to Find Your Next Photographer? 📷

Your new resource is live and ready to use now.

https://www.cubi.casa/find/WillametteMLS/"

Ensure your chosen photographer offers a copyright release. WVMLS requires a copyright release. For information about Copyright Releases visit: https://wixwvmls.wixsite.com/wvmlsblogsite/post/psa-the-importance-of-copyright-releases-1

Know a local photographer who isn't in the network? Refer them to https://www.cubi.casa/photographers/ where they can signup for free.

Learn the basics of building a CMA at the WVMLS Office Thursday, March 12 @ 2PM (1 CE HR)

RECOMMENDED for first-timers.

Winning the listing requires more than a Quick CMA. Create a professional presentation packet with Paragon's CMA Wizard. We'll step you through the CMA process and teach you the fundamentals of building your own business-winning presentations.

Course qualifies for 1 hour Continuing Education Credit under Oregon Real Estate Agency rules.

Thursday, March 12 @ 2PM

WVMLS Office (3421 25th St. SE, Salem, OR 97302-1122)

Instructed by David Bartel

RSVP Here