Tech Tip #28: Upload Listings with WEBForms® — Best Practices

Creating and uploading listings in WEBForms® is a key part of your workflow and using the right approach can save you time and prevent issues.

Here are a few important dos and don’ts to keep in mind:

Do: Create a New Transaction Kit (Recommended)

The most reliable approach is to start with a new transaction kit using an updated template. This ensures:

  • Current, accurate Data Input Forms
  • No outdated or lingering information
  • Fewer upload errors or delays

Pro Tip: Open a previous listing in a separate window and copy/paste relevant details into the new form to save time.

Don’t: Use an Existing Transaction Kit

Once a listing has been uploaded, that transaction kit becomes part of a historical record. While you can still edit forms, the “Upload Listing” button will no longer be available, so it cannot be reused to create a new listing.

Use Caution When Duplicating Transaction Kits

Duplicating a kit may seem like a time-saver, but it can lead to problems:

  • Outdated forms (DIFs) may not match current Paragon® fields
  • Old or incorrect data may carry over
  • In rare cases, duplicate listings may be created in error

While this method can work, it often creates more issues than it solves. To learn more about editing a transaction, watch this video.

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