Clarus Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Clarus™ MarketMetrics? Clarus™ MarketMetrics provides real estate agents with a powerful, yet easy-to-use, set of reports that provide real-time market trend and pricing information in a highly visual format. They are ideal collateral for listing presentations; price reduction conversations; and educating buyers to price-points.

Q: Why use Clarus™ MarketMetrics? Clarus™ MarketMetrics increases the REALTOR®’s market expertise and enhances professionalism. Clarus™ MarketMetrics helps REALTORS® present and establish a market-appropriate listing price and helps create a shared understanding of market trends and dynamics with their client

Q: Can I access data from another MLS? You can only access data for a participating MLS/Association, which you are a member of in good standing.

Q: What type of reports do I receive? 6 graph reports (listed below) and 1 explanatory report.

• Median Sold Price (2 year period)
• Supply & Demand (For Sale vs. Sold – 2 year period)
• Sales Rate (Month Supply of Inventory vs. DOM – 2 year period)
• Price Distribution – Last 12 months
• Estimated Price Range – Sold Properties Last 3 Months
• Estimated Price Range – Properties Currently For Sale

Q: What is the price? There is no cost for Bay East Members to use Clarus Market Metrics it is a member benefit.

Q: Can I access my reports online? Reports are delivered in PDF format to your email address almost immediately upon purchase. To view PDF files, simply download Acrobat Reader (www.adobe.com).

Q: Can I save my property search? Currently, you cannot save your property search criteria. Reports are delivered in PDF format via email and can be saved to your local computer.

Q: Can I reprint reports on demand? Yes, you can save the PDF files that are delivered to your email and reprint them at your convenience at no additional cost.

Q: How do I sign up for Clarus™ MarketMetrics?

1. Click the following link www.terradatum.com/ClarusMarketMetrics/BayEast
2. Click the "register" button
3. Create an account using your username and password that you use to access Paragon.*
4. Enter your search criteria to generate your customizable set of reports.

Q: Where can I see a demonstration? Visit https://www.bayeast.org/clarus

Q: Whom do I contact with questions or for more information? Email us at mlsservices@bayeast.org or call Technical Support at (925) 730 - 7100.

Q: Whom do I contact if I’m having difficulty obtaining my reports? Email us at mlsservices@bayeast.org or call Technical Support at (925) 730 - 7100.

Q; How Does Clarus MarketMetrics Benefit Appraisers?

Did you know that Clarus MarketMetrics can be help in the appraising of a house? By simply adding the "Average DOM" to the "Months Supply of Inventory" in a Clarus MarketMetrics Report, you can get statistics needed to complete the Market Conditions Addendum to the Appraisal Report.

Follow these simple steps to generate a report that will help you complete the Market Conditions Addendum in an Appraisal Report.

How To:
1. Login to Clarus at: www.terradatum.com/ClarusMarketMetrics/BayEast
2. Click "Go to Market Dynamics".
3. Select/Enter the Required Search Filters (Property Type, Areas, Time Period)
4. Click "Go to My Reports".
5. Click "Next" to go to the second page of thumbnail charts.
6. Click "Chart 8 of 8" entitled Months Supply of Inventory.
7. Click the checkbox "Avg DOM".
8. To print the chart and the data supporting the chart, click "Print".
9. Check the chart entitled "Months Supply of Inventory".
10. Click "Print".

You now have a two-page report complete with the graph and the data.