Hello,

I'm wondering if there is a way to access current mls listings dynamically with PHP. It is possible to send variables with GET to get what I need?

like:

http://mydomain.com/access_mls_db.ph...99999&type=CND

so I could get all condos in the 99999 zip code using the subscriber # 345345353534563

These are all ficticious numbers of course, but can it be done this way?

Or am I forced to to the FTP data feed, and upload to mySQL, and do it on my own?

It can be done. I am sending you PM about with a demo link.

I don't know of any MLS providers that provide agents/brokers/users with direct access to their database (especially the big ones--FNIS, Rapattoni, etc.). You'll either have to FTP the data and images to your own server, or use RETS to get the data and images.

is that what you meant?

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Ross

You are correct as far as I know, but a script can be designed to simulate access.

On a rets server it is often possible to query the server as opposed to having to use a data download. Also many boards use XML feeds such as Hawaii where you query listings in real time and you dont require to host any files on your server.

Some places it is just not possible, they are just not technologically advanced enough

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frobn and webmaster--

we've used the 'direct access' method with rets, but with disappointing results. On most RETS systems we've used, it's waaaaay to slow to provide a real-time search for users.

is this consistent with what others have found?

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Ross

I freakin HATE rets - I far prefer having an ftp push or pull where I can rely on my own servers and coding to render listings and images.

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I'm not sure how other areas are, but around here, the FTP is only updated every 24 hours. And no one likes having old data, so we use RETS and update every 30 minutes.

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I completely agree. No one should use RETS for direct access. You should download the data incrementally and store it in your local database.