Could we add an option to search for Lender Owned or HUD (description field) properties to our site? If not maybe we could provide a page on this type of data with sections of snippets. This is such a hot search type and don't want to miss users who can't find these options. Please advise on options and costs.

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Jake Marsh
Prudential Colorado Real Estate
Denver Real Estate Agent - Denver MLS - Denver Lofts

Hi Jake,

Sure - we could add a checkbox to the main search page for "Lender Owned or HUD" properties. Would take about 1/2hr programming and 1/2hr design.

You would be able to create snippets using these newly added fields. This 1hr quote does not include us creating any pages on your site - if you would like a quote on that please provide some more details on how you would like a page with a section of snippets laid out.

Thank you,

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Aaron
Programming
Real Estate Webmasters

Jake,

All work done to the Metrolist Template IDX will need to be done to all Template IDX client's websites. This means you will have to obtain permission from all of them to make this change and they will all have to cover the same work quote of 1/2 hour programming and 1/2 hour design each.

Please advise on how you would like to proceed.

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Reed Botwright
IDX Coordinator
Real Estate Webmasters Staff
MLS Update Blog

Jake, Reed, Aaron, Morgan, Katie & other clients of this IDX:

I would like to set up a conference call with all current Denver MetroList Template IDX clients and REW to discuss Jakes's request, which I would also like to have in the Advanced Search form, plus other enhancements to this template IDX that I and others have requested and/or suggested in the past. It should be possible to consolidate and agree to all of these changes, come up with a one-time design / development cost we can share to have it all done at once instead of piecemeal, plus a per-site implementation / roll-out charge. This would also allow a one-time MetroList compliance review of the finished changes prior to implementation.

In addition to Jake's request, I would also like to see the following "Property Features" fields in the advanced search form: "Horses Permitted" (in Lot/View/Location), and "Smoke Free" and "Pet Free" (in Interior).

I would also like to see the "Counties" in the advanced search be changed to the same type of "Move Over" selection process as cities are, which would reduce the overall size of the advanced search form, and make it more consistent for consumers.

I sent the following details page mock-up with some recommended changes to Morgan by email on 4/14. These changes should make it more complete, accurate and useful, based on feedback from a few of my more vocal leads and a couple other agents who have reviewed it.

Property Info:
- Following Style, add style/property type sub-type field, which could be "Attached Single Family", " Detached Single Family", "Multiple Family", "Townhome", "Condominium", "Patio/Cluster", "Loft", "Quadplex", etc. Very important info, especially for condo property types, but also for residential, especially if attached vs. detached. This field should also be added to the advanced search form.
- The Taxes field was truncated when I originally built the mock-up, but that has since been fixed.

Basement:
- Add Basement Finished Sq Ft so consumers will be able to tell how much of the Total Finished Sq Ft is basement space. I think the feed also includes a % complete field, which could be used in in addition to Sq Ft.

Utilities: (renamed, currently displayed as "Heating")
- Add fireplace location. Only one location is in MLS, even if multiple FPs
- Move Water & Sewer info to this group

Additional Features:
- Move Water & Sewer to Utilities group
- Add HOA Fees and Frequency (Mo/Qtr/Yr), and Multiple HOAs indicator, very important for many consumers

All changes to details to also be added to print format, and print format to be enhanced to include assigned agent (if applicable) or primary site owner contact info.

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Ron Goodman, GRI, REALTOR®
Prudential Colorado Real Estate
Denver Colorado Real Estate: Highlands Ranch, Parker, Littleton, Castle Rock
Adwords for Real Estate: PPC Setup Services & Consulting

I agree that more options would be good...as Ronnie and I have agreed on previously...we're distinguished by the depth and weight of our search capabilities and there is a great deal of competition.

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Jake Marsh
Prudential Colorado Real Estate
Denver Real Estate Agent - Denver MLS - Denver Lofts