Are You Ready for REsearch 4.5?
REsearch June 24th, 2011The next version of REsearch, bringing a simplified and shortened data entry form along with other improvements, is coming. The tentative date for the release of REsearch 4.5 is Monday, July 11.
Now, more than ever, it is critically important for you to familiarize yourself with the changes that are coming, and if possible, help us test the system for bugs or unexpected behavior. To see what is coming, click below to login to REsearch 4.5 on our staging server:
Note: The 4.5 staging server will be offline beginning 4 p.m. on Friday, June 24, but will be back online by Monday, June 27. We are updating the test server with the latest code fixes and a more recent listing database.
There are more than one hundred changes coming with REsearch 4.5, and some of the key areas improvement revolve around Short Sale and REOs, simplified fee information, and reducing required fields and other sections (such as crops).
To ensure you have all the information you need, we have sent a series of emails, posted notices, and visited with members on Kauai and the Big Island. For your convenience, we have also compiled everything related to REsearch 4.5 on a special website:
Through all these channels, our message is a simple one: let’s get REsearch 4.5 out the door, so it will be easier for you to get your work done, and so we can get back to work on a number of additional important projects. From cross-browser and cross-platform functionality, to a finalized RETS service, to CMA features and better print formats, we have many great things in the works. And we know you’re as eager to see them as we are.
Next Live Webinar
We have scheduled a series of live, online “What’s New in REsearch 4.5” training sessions in which you can get an overview of the changes and get your questions answered. The next one is scheduled for Tuesday, June 28, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Click here to RSVP, and mark your calendars!
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