An important part of your transition to the Regional System is the new Data Entry Forms.
Why change our Data Entry Forms?
The new Regional System will operate on one single database and schema, and the data going into this database needs to come from one single set of forms. The eight Boards/Associations participating in the Regional System were all using different forms, so a brand-new common set of Data Entry Forms was created. Creating new forms gave us the opportunity to conduct some considerable housekeeping and address past issues. In addition, some fields had quite a legacy, and many new technologies now reduce or eliminate the need for certain data to be manually populated.
Here is what you need to know about the new forms:
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You will be required to use these forms beginning with listings you will be entering into Matrix starting on Tuesday, September 29, 2015. These forms are not to be used for listings you are entering into Fusion.
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There will be just TWO Data Entry Forms:
RESIDENTIAL (FREEHOLD; CONDOMINIUM; MULTI-RESIDENTIAL; FARM/VACANT LAND [LOTS])
COMMERCIAL (COMMERCIAL RETAIL PROPERTY; INDUSTRIAL; INVESTMENT; OFFICE; SALE OF BUSINESS; STORE WITH APARTMENT/ OFFICE; VACANT LAND [COMMERCIAL])
Something new that you will immediately notice is that the fields are organized under common areas:
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The Data Entry forms will be available early/mid September. You may place your advance order now with the Realty Shoppe realtyshoppe@rahb.ca or 905.529.5979, for pick-up or shipment.
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The new forms will be available on WEBForms® in time for the cutover to Matrix (late September).
Watch REALINFO and The Shift for more exciting new information about the new forms!