Exporting Data from REsearch Hawaii

Using the Report Format to setup the Download Format

Before you can download data, you must first setup the download format.  This is a one-time action that you will need to do.  The format must be setup as shown in this section for the Focus1st application to understand the format.  

Once you’ve logged into the REsearch Hawaii system, in the “Format:” area, next to the “Options:” area push the down arrow  and select “Download Format” and choose the “(CSV) Text Format” option as shown above. 

Note: Click the arrow button to the right of the “(CSV) Text Format” option , to remove the extra options, to better see your selection.

Then next to the “Format:” area, push the down arrow  and select the “Custom” option and then select the “Select…” link.  Once you select the “Select…” link, you will see a screen similar to that shown below.

This will show you all the fields you can select to create your custom format.  To add fields, select the field in one of the tables at the top of the screen. Once you select that field, you will see it added to the “Selected Fields” table at the bottom.  Add the following fields shown below.  Note that most of the fields can be found in the MLS data area (shown in pink). 

·      Bathrooms (Total)

·      Bedrooms (Total)

·      Building Description

·      City

·      Days on Market

·      Interior Area (Total)

·      Listing Date

·      MLS Number

·      Price

·      Sold Date

·      Sold Price

·      Status

·      Status Changed Date

·      Street Address Full

·      Subdivision

·      Year Built (Bldg)

 

Once you have added the fields, save the results by pressing the  button.

You are now ready to do your MLS search and export your results. 

REsearch Hawaii MLS

In selecting data from REsearch Hawaii MLS, be sure to select “all status” activity for the last two years.  Then to download data, in the “Format:” area, next to the “Options:” area push the down arrow , select “Download Format”, and choose the “(CSV) Text Format” option as shown previously. 

Then next to the “Format:” area, push the down arrow  and select the “Custom” option. 

Note: You need only to define the “custom format” once. 

Additionally, since Focus1st will only use the last two years of data, you may limit the amount of data downloaded by setting a listing date.  Set the listing date to be three year previous, to make sure that you include all data for the last two years.

You should also make your normal selection choice by selecting other options that you would normally select in doing a CMA, looking at activity in specific subdivisions is a good starting point. 

Once you’ve selected the search criteria, press the  button located at the bottom of the screen to download the results. 

The download will now start.  Once the download starts, you will be asked if you want to save the file.  Select the save option and then choose a file name. 

Be sure to remember where you save your file.  This is the exported file that will be used to create your graphs.

You will see dialog boxes similar to what you see below.

 

Once you have saved your exported file, you are ready to run the application. 

When you run the application you will need to point to the exported data file, so make sure that you’ve placed the file in an easy to find place.

For instructions on how to run the application, be sure to see the tutorials located at http://www.focus1st.com.