MLS Integration

[monkeh]

Hey im currently working on a website and am curious about using the MLS search feature. I need to find a direction on where i can go to obtain access to the general information without having to create my own database. If anyone can throw some help my way i would be greatful.

[KSA]

Eh Monk,

Call your MLS organization and tell them you want to integrate an IDX search on your website. Generally, they will either provide one for you, or they'll give you the names of IDX vendors that are approved for your MLS. Since you can't get a search unless you're using an IDX vendor that has an agreement with your MLS, it's the easiest way to figure out what your alternatives are.

Hope this helps,

Kathleen

[monkeh]

Hey Kathleen thanks for the info

I dont know if i have to be a real estate agent to participate in this stuff, this is a new field for me since i just build sites based on seo and make money addvertising. Im a n00b when it comes to MLS, so be forwarned i will ask n00bie questions. If i dont have to be a agent to get access to mls vendors how would i come in contact with them. When i look up anything mls related on the search engines they just take me to other real estate websites which are not offering mls vending services.

[KSA]

I dont know if i have to be a real estate agent to participate in this stuff, this is a new field for me since i just build sites based on seo and make money addvertising.

I'm not quite sure what that means, but, you do have to be an agent to belong to an MLS and to have the right to display an IDX search on a website.

[monkeh]

yea you answered my question thanks alot

[violatordead]

Hello There, you dont have to be an agent to get IDX data, you can be a webmaster who developing web site for real estate agent.

[webmaster]

That is actually incorrect - in order to gain the access (As a web developer) you need to go through and be working for an agent or broker, on contract or employment basis. The broker must sign the data access agreement, so technically the developer is not the one who sets up the access.

[violatordead]

Webmaster: Agree !

[RobertD]

There are a few MLS's that will allow a developer to access data for the intent of marketing their services to brokers. Not many, but there are some. Now, if you want the data for the sole purpose of displaying it on your own website, then you are probably out of luck.