The modernization of our Mobile class and terminology is aimed at enhancing the accuracy and relevance of our property type classifications within the RAE's MLS® System. This initiative is driven by the need to better reflect the evolving landscape of mobile and manufactured home listings, ensuring that our system aligns with current industry standards and meets the needs of our members.
This effort began as a motion to the Member Services Committee, and a recommendation was provided by the Change Request Subcommittee. The Board of Directors approved the recommendation, leading to the decision that the 'Mobile' class will be renamed 'Land Lease Community'.
The primary reasons for this modernization include:
- Inclusivity of Various Construction Types: More parks and communities now include not only modular homes but also traditionally built homes. Renaming the Mobile class to "Land Lease Community" will encompass a wider range of construction types.
- Updating Field Names: The current terminology is outdated and can cause confusion. For example, terms like "Mobile Home Park" will be updated to "Land Lease Community," and "Mobile Home Make" will be changed to "Manufacturer Make".
- Improving Data Integrity: By using up-to-date terminology, we aim to increase the data integrity and professionalism of our members. This includes adding new fields such as home width and length, which are required for manufactured, modular, or mobile homes.
- Reflecting Industry Standards: The term "mobile home" is being phased out in favor of more accurate terms like "Land Lease Community" to avoid confusion with American terminology, where "mobile homes" often refer to motorized RVs.
- Feedback from Industry Experts: We have sought feedback from REALTORS® and industry experts to ensure that the changes we implement are well-informed and beneficial to our members.
Overall, this modernization effort is about making our system more accurate, user-friendly, and reflective of the current real estate landscape.
Key Changes
- Mobile Class is being renamed ‘Land Lease Community’
- Terms like Manufactured, Mobile, and Modular are now in the construction type field since they describe building methods, not structure types across all classes.
- New ‘Home Width’ and ‘Home Length’ mandatory fields for Land Lease Communities to accommodate for Modular and traditional built homes.
For a complete list of changes refer the RAE’s Knowledge Base
Key Actions for REALTORS® on Release Day
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Update Listings:
- Land Lease Community Class: Complete the new required fields: Home Width and Home Length.
- Residential and Rural Class with the Style ‘Modular’: Modular is a construction type, not a style. It has been removed from this field, so you must select a new option.
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Review Saved Searches:
Searches with removed styles or construction types will automatically update to new values. However, reviewing and refining these searches is highly recommended to ensure accuracy.
New Input Forms
The input forms for Residential, Rural, Land Lease Community, and Commercial classes are being updated to reflect the latest changes.
Effective January 15, 2025, only the updated forms with the following codes will be accepted:
- Residential: RES0125
- Rural: RUR0125
- Land Lease Community: LLC0125
- Commercial: COM-0125 (optional but recommended).
The updated Commercial form now includes Manufactured, Modular, and Mobile options in the Construction field, making it a valuable resource for accurate data entry.
Form Availability
- The updated forms will be available for download starting January 13, 2025, in:
- Paragon Classic: Found under ML Documents.
- Paragon Connect: Found under Resources > System Documents.
- Input forms have also been sent to CREA WEBForms® for updates. While we don’t have an exact availability date, we will notify you once they are ready.