System Release Notes
We regularly add new features and functionality based on feedback we have received. Below is a summary of the features added in 2022 and links to view the Release Notes.
2022 Releases
December 14 Release
In this release we made several updates to Bright including:
- Garage SQFT is now available in Listing Management and Search
- New picklist options in Listing Management and Search
- The highlights section of Listing Preview now shows the total finished square footage of a property
- A new toggle has been added to the Teams Pro Productivity page to review performance for inactive Team Members
To review the entire list of enhancements released on December 14, click on the following link.
View December 14 Release Notes
November 30 Release
In this release we made several updates to Bright including:
- Full listing preview is now available for Residential Sale listings
- Prior year sales and revenue performance added to Teams Pro
To review the entire list of enhancements released on November 30, click on the following link.
View November 30 Release Notes
November 2 Release
In this release we made several updates to Bright including:
- Listing Preview is now available for Residential Sale listings
- For Brokers: Assign a new Team Lead in Bright
To review the entire list of enhancements released on November 2, click on the following link.
October 19 Release
In this release we launched a new integration with RISMedia, the leading source for residential real estate news. Now you can access the latest from RISMedia directly from your Bright Workspace.
Learn more about this new feature
October 6 Release
In this release we made several updates to Bright including:
- For Brokers: New menu options for managing Teams
- New Careers page on BrightMLS.com
To review the entire list of enhancements released on October 6, click on the following link.
August 24 Release
In this release we made several updates to Search and reports including:
- The buyer demand for a listing’s area is now included on the Agent Full and 360 displays
- List or Sell Agent is now available under Additional Fields
To review the entire list of enhancements released on August 24, click on the following link.
August 10 Release
In this release we made several updates to Listing Management including:
- Listing Assistant is now faster and easier to use
- You can now multi-select photos in Media Center
To review the entire list of enhancements released on August 10, click on the following link.
July 27 Release
In this release we made several updates to help brokers manage their Teams and IDX/VOW agent requests in Bright:
- Brokers and Authorized Signers can now remove Team Members from a team
- The IDX and VOW Agent Request Forms page has been updated to show the expiration date of an agent’s request
To review the entire list of enhancements released on July 27, click on the following link.
July 13 Release
In this release we made several updates to Listing Management and Search and reports including:
- Architect Name is now available in Listing Management and Search
- Short Sale and REO (Real Estate Owned) Y/N are no longer required for Commercial Lease listings
To review the entire list of enhancements released on July 13, click on the following link.
July 12 Release
In this release we made several updates to Search and reports including:
- Searchable text fields now accept up to 500 characters
- When refining search results, “Search selected for” is now limited to 250 records
To review the entire list of enhancements released on July 12, click on the following link.
June 2 Release
In this release we made several updates to Listing Management and Search and reports including:
- Auto Populate Schools Y/N is now a listing default option in Listing Management
- The Montgomery County Public Schools website is now linked to Montgomery County, MD listings in Search
To review the entire list of enhancements released on June 2, click on the following link.
May 18 Release
In this release, we added a new Agent Production & Inventory Report for Residential Lease and Commercial Lease listings. This report allows agents who have both sale and rental listings to obtain a more complete picture of their activity over the year.
May 4 Release
In this release we made several updates to Listing Management and Search and reports including:
- The Garage Yes/No field now includes properties with Parking Garages in addition to Attached Garages and Detached Garages. Learn more about this update
- The following fields were updated in Listing Management to only allow “None” if no other picklist options are selected: Disclosures, Other Equipment, Utilities, Accessibility Features, Laundry Type, Other Structures, Road Surface Type
April 19 Release
In this release, we made several updates to help you more easily manage your Contacts and access your Recent Searches in Bright.
March 23 Release
In this release we made several updates to Listing Management and Search and reports including:
- The Year Built field now automatically checks for errors in Listing Management
- “Propane - Community” is now available under Utilities
- “Lead Paint Disclosure” has been added as a picklist option to Documents Available
- “Chillum-Urban Land Complex” has been added as a picklist option under Soil Types
To review the entire list of enhancements released on March 23, click on the following link.
March 9 Release
In this release we made several updates to Listing Management, Search and reports, and Media Center including:
- “Jack and Jill Bathroom” and “Attached Bathroom” have been added as picklist options under Room Features
- Room Features is now available under Additional Fields in Search
- “Dog Park” is now available under HOA/Condo/Coop Amenities
- “Convector” has been added as a picklist option to Heating Type and Cooling Type
- Updated tooltip link for submitting subdivision requests to Bright
- You are now able to delete corrupted images directly from Media Center
To review the entire list of enhancements released on March 9, click on the following link.
February 23 Release
In this release we added the following picklist options to the Fencing field in Listing Management and Search:
- “Wrought Iron”
- “Aluminum”
To review the entire list of enhancements released on February 23, click on the following link.
View February 23 Release Notes
February 9 Release
In this release we replaced the Agent One-Line 1004MC display with a new Appraiser One-Line display to help you find comparable listings for your appraisals even faster.