Welcome to
MREC!
We understand how fast-paced real estate can be, so we’ve created a step-by-step onboarding guide for you to complete at your own pace. Each step is listed in priority order, and once you’ve completed them all, you’ll officially be part of the team! If you have any questions along the way, don’t hesitate to reach out!
SET UP YOUR GMAIL ACCOUNT
Log in and set up your new MREC Gmail account (instructions were sent to your personal email). The temporary password expires in 48 hours, so please log in ASAP. If you don't see the email, check your spam/junk folder. If the link doesn’t work, go to gmail.com and log in manually using the details provided. From now on, all communications will be sent to your MREC email.
SUBMIT YOUR ONBOARDING FORM
Complete the Google Onboarding Form sent to your MREC email ASAP. This helps us move forward smoothly with your onboarding!
PAY YOUR ONBOARDING INVOICE
You’ll receive a Square invoice for your $500.00 one-time onboarding fee. We will invoice you $60.00 for your Errors & Omissions insurance on the 1st of every month.
INSTALL YOUR EMAIL SIGNATURE
We’ve created a professional email signature to ensure your emails always look polished, whether you’re on your desktop or mobile device. You’ll receive a separate email with installation instructions, and you can also click the link below to watch our installation tutorial videos.
CANVA
Market like a pro with our Canva Pro account! You’ll receive free use of our account, giving you access to our branded marketing materials tailored to your business. All agents at MREC are required to use these ready-made templates for marketing. You’ll receive a separate email from Canva—please follow the instructions to log in. Our in-house marketing team will create templates for your new listings, open houses, properties under contract, and sold. We also recommend downloading the Canva mobile app for on-the-go use! Please watch our brief Canva basics video for a quick overview of how to use Canva with our agency.
FOLLOW UP BOSS
Become a boss with FollowUpBoss! This system, which you'll use daily, is designed to keep your business organized and maximize efficiency through automation. You’ll receive an email confirming your account setup—please follow the instructions to log in. We’ve also created a beginner’s guide video to help you get familiar with the basics—be sure to watch!
DotLoop
You'll always stay in the loop with DotLoop! This system keeps your transactions organized from start to finish, ensuring everything stays compliant and on track. All new agents with MREC are required to book a 1-on-1 Dotloop training with Paula. Please email Paula at paula@merealestateco.com to schedule at your earliest convenience.
You’ll receive an email confirming your DotLoop account setup—please follow the instructions to log in. We’ve also created a beginner’s guide video to help you get familiar with the basics—be sure to watch!
SCHEDULE YOUR ONBOARDING MEETING
After submitting your Google Form, please book your virtual onboarding Zoom meeting with Sydney. During this time, we’ll go over our social media policies, best practices, and address any questions you may have.
SHORBY FOR INSTAGRAM
In real estate, social media is key, which is why we offer all agents a free "link in bio" for Instagram. This clickable link in your bio provides one-click access to your website page, buyer & seller guide downloads, home valuation tool, and contact information. Once your Shorby link is created, we’ll send you a separate email with instructions on how to install it.
ORDER SIGNAGE (OPTIONAL)
We offer a variety of signage options for purchase, as well as free design-only options! You can easily order and pay for riders, for sale signs, directionals, and more through our online agent store. Orders have a lead time of 7-14 days, so if you anticipate needing signage you'll want to order as soon as possible. We’ll design, order, and deliver your signage directly to the office, or you can choose the free design option and print it wherever you prefer!
EXPLORE OUR WEBSITE
We provide all agents with a complimentary website page designed to make you shine online! Your page will include a biography, contact information, industry stats, reviews, an instant home valuation tool, and a buyer & seller guide download. It’s synced to FollowUpBoss, making it easy to generate leads. If you haven’t already, we recommend visiting our website to see what your page will look like and how to use these tools. Once your website is built, we’ll email you the link for review and approval before it’s published.
UPDATE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS
Don't be a "secret agent", consider making your profiles "public" so you can be easily found. Once your license is officially transferred, be sure to update your contact information and workplace on your platforms to stay connected.
JOIN A REALTOR BOARD WITHIN 7 DAYS
Join or update your membership with the Maine Association of REALTORS Board. If you're already with a REALTOR Board, notify them of your switch to MREC within 7 days.
If you're newly licensed and not yet a member, you must join a board within 7 days of joining MREC. MREC is a member of the Greater Portland, York County, Mountains to Shore, and Bangor boards—choose the one that best suits you.
UPDATE YOUR VOICEMAIL
Once your license is officially transferred, please update your voicemail greeting to indicate your name and agency.
BUSINESS CARDS
As part of our onboarding process, we'll set you up for success with a complimentary pack of business cards! Once you’ve used them up, you can reorder more through our agent shop or get a free copy of your design to print wherever you prefer. The lead time for printing is 7-14 business days. We’ll send you a separate email soon to review and approve your business card design before printing!
JOIN YOUR FIRST POWERUP
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
At MREC, agent-to-agent connections are at the heart of everything we do! We’ve sent you an invitation to join our upcoming trainings and events. You can also find this information on our MREC private Facebook page! We hope to see you there!
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
AGENT RESOURCES
We’ve created a helpful page for MREC agents with useful links you may want to bookmark for future reference. We highly recommend saving the link below as soon as possible!