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MetroList Introduces Adaptive Authentication NO MORE TOKENS

Adaptive AuthenticationMetroList is excited to announce we will be converting all MetroList subscribers to Adaptive Authentication. This means MetroList subscribers will no longer need an RSA Secure Logon Token to log onto Prospector. The new MetroList Adaptive Authentication system utilizes banking Industry strength security, multi-factor authentication and user convenience.

On Monday, February 1, 2010 when you log onto Prospector you will go through and Adaptive Authentication enrollment process where you will provide answers to three security questions. Upon completing the enrollment process you will no longer need your token. To view a quick video tutorial on the enrollment process, click here.

IMPORTANT REMINDER WHEN ENROLLING

It is important that you remember the following steps when you enroll in the new MetroList Adaptive Authentication in Prospector:

Answer the security questions with valid answers

Please answer the security questions with valid answers and, most important, remember your answers in the event you are using a non-owned computer to log onto Prospector.

Remember this computer – I use this system frequently for the MLS
Only check the “Remember This Computer” box if the computer you are enrolling on is your office, home or personal laptop. If the computer you are enrolling on belongs to someone else or is a public computer found in an internet café, library or some other public place, DO NOT CHECK the box.

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Fidelity Reinstates FIRPTA Qualified Substitute Services

Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (FNF) and its title insurance underwriters, including Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, have informed C.A.R. they are now offering FIRPTA qualified substitute services. They have informed C.A.R. that, upon request, they will sign the C.A.R. Qualified Substitute form if they are in possession of a completed and executed Transferor’s Affidavit. This is another major company that is providing this valuable service to real estate professionals.

Three days ago, C.A.R. reported on the refusal by certain settlement companies, including FNF companies, to provide FIRPTA qualified substitute services (see Realegal dated January 26, 2010). C.A.R. also began providing member-generated FIRPTA Qualified Substitute Services lists of the settlement companies that will, and those that will not, provide FIRPTA qualified services.

It was at the direction of our members that C.A.R. advocated for years for federal legislation to help protect the privacy of sellers’ social security numbers on FIRPTA forms. In July 2008, a FIRPTA fix by way of a qualified substitute alternative was finally enacted into law to the celebration of many REALTORS®. It was therefore very disappointing when certain title companies temporarily shrank from providing FIRPTA qualified substitute services. At this time, C.A.R. is happy to report that FNF and its title insurance underwriters will resume providing FIRPTA qualified substitute services.

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