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First things first, check to make sure your MLS is covered. If so, you'll be able to export your MLS data directly into Spark. Instructions can be found in your Welcome email.

          MLS Coverage and Setup Instructions

Prepare to become a pro- this video covers almost everything you can do in Spark—across all browsers and form fillers.
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Settings & General Setup

Importing Files to Spark

What are Competing Properties
Neighborhood Properties
Alternative Properties
Condo Project Properties
Uploading Property Data Set
Removing Duplicate Data
Data Upload Summary

Adding Properties (Upload vs Type)

‍Overview of Loading Methods
Uploading MLS File (Preferred Method)
Manual Entry Method
Choosing Entry Method
Adding More Properties
Comparison of Data Quality

General Settings

General vs. Grid Settings
Default Photo Size
Sorting Comps on Upload
Unknown Abbreviations & Separators
Time-Saving Defaults (MLS, State, County)
Recorded Date vs. Sale Date Settings
Addenda Format Options (REO & Rental)
Include Property Report in Workfile
Census Tract Info for Non a la Mode Users

MC Profile Management

What is a Profile
Clone a Profile
Use a Prebuilt Profile
Historic Analysis

Grid Settings

‍Overview of Grid vs. General Settings
Customizing Data Labels and Preferences
Verification Source Formatting
Miscellaneous Fields: Fence, Pool, Etc.
Design Style Settings & Unknown Defaults
Garage & UAD Compliance Notes

Cost Data Settings

Introduction to Cost Data Settings
Site Extraction Settings
Garage Settings
Quality Rating Settings

Market Conditions

1004MC

‍Getting Started Customizing your MC Analysis
Analysis
Where the 1004MC comments come from
Customizing Comments

Understanding Calculations & Trend Results

‍Calculations Page
Verifying Data within the 1004MC
Charting the Data
Calculating Regression Results

Non Linear Time Adjustments

‍Introduction to Non-Linear Time Adjustments
Time Adjustment Button
Using the Old Time Adjustments Version
Select Chart/Analysis Options
Selecting a Trend/Adjustments
Time Adjustments Settings
More on Choosing a Trendline
What goes into your report
Non-Linear Time Adjustments Calculations/Math
Workfile and Monthly Addenda
Loading in Extra Comps
Trend Analysis, Deeper
Polynomial-4 Concerns
Statistical Indicators/Scores

Grid

Managing your Spark Grid

Reordering Comps in the Grid
Moving Listings to Tabs
Switch Between REO and Rentals
Assigning a New Subject Property
Deleting Comps from the Grid

MLS vs Public Records Data

‍Introduction to MLS/Public Records Comparison
Interpreting Red Fields
Apply Changes to All Comps
Customizing Default Data Sources
Disabling Comparisons
Workfile Property Report

Prior Transfer History

‍Default Look-Back Periods
Customizing Alternate Settings
Viewing Transfer Data for Each Comp
Browsing All Comp Histories
Manually Include or Exclude Transfers
Workfile Integration

Cost Data

Cost Data Basics

Introduction to How to Use the Cost Data Side of Spark
Quality Rating System
Import Properties
View the data behind the numbers

Cost Data Depreciation

Entering Depreciation Options
Entering External & Functional Depreciation
Entering Physical Depreciation
Applying Cost Data Calculations
Updating Cost Data Calculations

Cost Data Workfile

Introdcution to Cost Data Workfile
Cost Estimate Details
Quality Ratings
Site Value
Site Extraction
Allocation - Cost Data

Understanding Cost Data Results

‍Get Cost Data
Depreciated Cost
Site Extraction

Site Value & Vacant Land Sales

Site Value Tab
Site Extraction Widget
Diminishing Returns - Site Extraction
Regression - Site Extraction
Regression Equation - Site Extraction
Allocation - Site Extraction
Adding Properties
Export - Vacant Land Sales for Site Value
Workfile - Vacant Land Sales for Site Value

Exporting from Spark & Form Filler Specific Help

ACI

Export Spark Data to ACI Report

Appraise-It-Pro (SFREP)

Export Spark Data to Appraise-It-Pro

ClickFORMS

‍Report Data Export - What is Included
Merge or Replace Data in the Export
Export Report Data Step-by-Step
Finding the Exported Report Data File
Loading Spark Report Data into your ClickFORMS Report
Prior About Prior Transfer History in ClickFORMS
How to Export Report Data to ClickFORMS - Quick
Workfile Export - What is Included
How to Export to ClickFORMS: Step by Step
Finding the Exported Workfile
Documents Included in the Worfile
How to Export Workfile to ClickFORMS - Quick

TOTAL

‍Exporting Caution: Don't Leave Spark Open Overnight
How to Export to a la Mode: Step-by-Step
Avoiding Photo Page Duplicates
Chart Selection Before Exporting
Opening the Downloaded Spark File
Using the a la Mode Import Wizard
Merge vs Replace: Understanding Import Options
Final Import Process and Results
Accessing the Workfile & Property Report
Property-Level Details in the Report
Market Conditions Report Content
Farm List for Potential Comps
Calculations & Commentary Report

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