Maine Residential Rentals on the Living Network Instructions

In addition to the instructions below, there is a section on our Web site (http://www.mainerealtors.com, then Rental Database Information, then Frequently Asked Questions) to get answers to other Frequently Asked Questions about the Rentals site.  We suggest you read that in advance of adding your first listing and photo so you understand the decisions made about this site.  We welcome your feedback and questions.

Adding New Property Listings  (REALTORS -- there is another section below for Non-licensed Rental Agents)

1.  Go to the Maine Living Network (http://me.living.net)
2.  Search "Realtors", find yourself and then click on your name to open your page
3.  At the top of your page is a button called "Personal Profile"
4.  You will be asked for a password (which is the last 6-digits of your social security number without dashes or spaces)
5.  Click "Login"
6.  Click "Maintain Properties" button located on the left side of the page
7.  Select "Rental" from the drop-down menu and click "Continue"
8.  Click "Add New" button located at bottom of page.  Please note:

a)  Select and enter property characteristics from menu tables.  Required field are indicated in red.
b)  Click "Next" button to proceed through listing entry screens.
c)  When Selecting "Features" choose all appropriate check boxes.  Only those you check will display.
d)  BE SURE to click "Save Changes" button when you have finished selecting check boxes in a particular category.
e)  To proceed to the various "Feature" entry screens (i.e., General, Community, Rooms) click the text links on the left side of page.  You CAN
     skip entire categories if they have nothing to do with a particular rental.

9.  When complete click "Finish" button located at the bottom of the page.  Each property will be automatically assigned a Property ID number.
10.  You will be automatically returned to your "Maintain Properties" page where you can continue to Add or Edit your listings.

Adding New Property Listings  (Non-licensed Rental Agents)

1.  Go to the Maine Living Network (http://me.living.net)
2.  Search "Real Estate Companies", find your firm and click on it
3.  Select "Show the REALTORS ..." and choose "Rental Agent"
3.  At the top of of the "Rental Agent" page is a button called "Personal Profile"
4.  You will be asked for a password (which is a 6-digit number assigned by MAR - contact Tanya at tanya@mainerealtors.com to get this number
     if you are a rental agent in a REALTOR Company.  Paperwork from your DB is required to activate this ID.)
5.  Click "Login"
6.  Click "Maintain Properties" button located on the left side of the page
7.  Select "Rental" from the drop-down menu and click "Continue"
8.  Click "Add New" button located at bottom of page.  Please note:

a)  Select and enter property characteristics from menu tables.  Required field are indicated in red.
b)  Click "Next" button to proceed through listing entry screens.
c)  When Selecting "Features" choose all appropriate check boxes.  Only those you check will display.
d)  BE SURE to click "Save Changes" button when you have finished selecting check boxes in a particular category.
e)  To proceed to the various "Feature" entry screens (i.e., General, Community, Rooms) click the text links on the left side of page.  You CAN
     skip entire categories if they have nothing to do with a particular rental.

9.  When complete click "Finish" button located at the bottom of the page.  Each property will be automatically assigned a Property ID number.
10.  You will be automatically returned to your "Maintain Properties" page where you can continue to Add or Edit your listings. 

Add Photos to Property Listings (Maintain Properties Page)

1. Follow above Instructions #1-7 for "Add New Property Listings."
2. Click the desired property's Property ID number from the table located in the center of the page.
3. Click "Photo" button located at top of page.
4. Click "Browse" button and point browser to the photo you wish to upload from your computer.  This can be from a photo in your hard drive, on
     a diskette, or already located on the Internet.
5. Click "Ok" when you have selected the correct file.
6. Click "Upload Photo."  The photo will then be automatically loaded onto the site and available for display.  Note:  There is only one photo per
     property.
7. Click "Exit" button located at top of page.

Edit Property Listings (Maintain Properties Page)

1. Follow Instructions #1-7 of "Add New Property Listings."
2. Click the desired property's Property ID number from the table located in the center of the page.
3. Click the appropriate category button from the tool bar at the top of the page.  ALWAYS click "Save Changes" when you make corrections on
     any category.
4. After Saving, Click "Exit" button at the top or page to conclude edits to this property.

Searching for Rental Listings

1. Go to the Maine Living Network (http://me.living.net)
2. Click "Rental" button.
3. Select desired property features and locations.  Note:  Directions for selecting multiple search features or items are included on the site.  Not all
     items are searchable (on purpose.)
4. Click "Search for Rentals."
5. Click underlined "Property ID" number to view an individual listing.
6. Click "Return to List" button located at bottom of page to return to listing summaries.
7. Click "Prev." or "Next" to move to additional property listing results pages.

Looking Up A Specific Property

1. Go to the Maine Living Network (http://me.living.net).
2. Click "Rental" button.
3. Enter the Property ID number into the "Property ID" field located in the lower right corner.
4. Click "Go."