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Old 04-03-2008, 11:28 PM
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Default REW IDX rebranding

Does REW work with local web devs (along the lines of re-branding REW solutions) for deeper market penetration?
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Does REW only work directly with the consumer/agent/broker?

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We do work with developers to certain degree - for instance developers can do the design work themselves (Mockups, cut the css / html etc) however we do not provide any source code access or ftp to our servers, thus all "approved" code must be implemented by the REW team and on the REW servers.

We do not co-brand or remove REW branding from our technology under any circumstances.

We have had many successful developments that involved co-operation with non REW staff developers.

did you have any specific questions?
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Here is a good example http://southbeachrealestate.com/search

We did not design this website, nor the layout of the IDX (Mockups etc) they were provided by an external team that we were requested to work with.

The REW team did all the html and CSS based on the mockups, and integrated the REW IDX technology.

Also this domain is not even hosted on the REW servers (The actual website) if you look behind the source, you will see that the IDX is actually seamlessly being integrated via an iframe that is fed from our servers at rewidx.com the actual IDX technology is fed from our servers at sfarmls.rewidx.com/seandwyer/

This is just one example of the ways we are able to work in partnership with other developers.
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Old 04-04-2008, 06:27 AM
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however we do not provide any source code access
I understand (and don't even disagree) with your regulations. I don't provide access to mine for any reason as well. Nor would I ever dream of distributing my rpms/srpms.

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or ftp to our servers
side note: You should consider removing/disabling ftp from your servers.

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We do not co-brand or remove REW branding from our technology under any circumstances.
Again, I understand.

As an established local provider in my region, I have relationships with a large chunk of the mls members. I'm reaching the point where the coding is becoming unattended to the degree of which I want. So I'm searching for an upstream provider.

The benefit to me is proper attention to the code with a trade for a percentage of profits.

The benefit to upstream provider is more productivity in terms of sales (gain a few hundred overnight) and an easier workload in the support dept (only a single point of contact for a few hundred sites).

My only other option is to continuously hire out the coding side.

I suppose I dream of a world where non-competing local/territorial providers collectively cooperate with an upstream provider. Where the upstream doesn't provide end-user support. And the downstream has territorial protection.

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IDX is actually seamlessly being integrated via an iframe
I'm afraid I'm far beyond 101.

Take care and regards,
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however we do not provide any source code access
I understand (and don't even disagree) with your regulations. I don't provide access to mine for any reason as well. Nor would I ever dream of distributing my rpms/srpms.

Quote:
or ftp to our servers
side note: You should consider removing/disabling ftp from your servers.

Quote:
We do not co-brand or remove REW branding from our technology under any circumstances.
Again, I understand.

As an established local provider in my region, I have relationships with a large chunk of the mls members. I'm reaching the point where the coding is becoming unattended to the degree of which I want. So I'm searching for an upstream provider.

The benefit to me is proper attention to the code with a trade for a percentage of profits.

The benefit to upstream provider is more productivity in terms of sales (gain a few hundred overnight) and an easier workload in the support dept (only a single point of contact for a few hundred sites).

My only other option is to continuously hire out the coding side.

I suppose I dream of a world where non-competing local/territorial providers collectively cooperate with an upstream provider. Where the upstream doesn't provide end-user support. And the downstream has territorial protection.

Quote:
IDX is actually seamlessly being integrated via an iframe
I'm afraid I'm far beyond 101.

Take care and regards,
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Default Re: REW IDX rebranding

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I understand (and don't even disagree) with your regulations. I don't provide access to mine for any reason as well. Nor would I ever dream of distributing my rpms/srpms.



side note: You should consider removing/disabling ftp from your servers.



Again, I understand.

As an established local provider in my region, I have relationships with a large chunk of the mls members. I'm reaching the point where the coding is becoming unattended to the degree of which I want. So I'm searching for an upstream provider.

The benefit to me is proper attention to the code with a trade for a percentage of profits.

The benefit to upstream provider is more productivity in terms of sales (gain a few hundred overnight) and an easier workload in the support dept (only a single point of contact for a few hundred sites).

My only other option is to continuously hire out the coding side.

I suppose I dream of a world where non-competing local/territorial providers collectively cooperate with an upstream provider. Where the upstream doesn't provide end-user support. And the downstream has territorial protection.



I'm afraid I'm far beyond 101.

Take care and regards,
Why do you say they should remove FTP? Do you mean just use SSH FTP or all together?
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Default Re: REW IDX rebranding

Just use sftp.

But it looks like you've been banned.
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