Thread: A different IDX solution

Was wondering if there is a need for this.

I have been working on custom IDX solutions for several years. Unlike commercial providers we do not hold the IDX data captive on our server to lease it back to the broker. This becomes an obstacle when the Realtor is on a server that does not have the resources to accommodate an IDX. As a way around this obstacle we have developed an application to access the IDX remotely. An agent or broker can let their web site users search and display listings on their own sites just as if they had a full service IDX. Another use would be for a large office to share the IDX with its agents by allowing them to display their listings on the agents web sites or a web developer could setup a shared IDX. This is not an framed IDX and the listings take on the look and feel of the host site.

Any feedback would be appreciated.

Some local boards do not allow any of the information to sit on third party servers. Some do and then have various security requirements for the hosting server in addition to a number of liability clauses in case the data is breached on the third party server.

I know that in Tuscon right now, we have talked with a client to do something very similiar to what you are talking about, but, before we could sign the deal, various realtors in the area called foul and so thay are relooking at their decision to allow third party companies to host the IDX data on their servers.

If I learn more, I will update you.

Originally Posted by Chief Tutor

Some local boards do not allow any of the information to sit on third party servers. Some do and then have various security requirements for the hosting server in addition to a number of liability clauses in case the data is breached on the third party server.

I know that in Tuscon right now, we have talked with a client to do something very similiar to what you are talking about, but, before we could sign the deal, various realtors in the area called foul and so thay are relooking at their decision to allow third party companies to host the IDX data on their servers.

If I learn more, I will update you.

Local MLS guidelines can be problematic at times. Most of the MLSs I have worked with require a NDA at minimum. A legitimate way around the 3rd party server is to host the broker or at part of the application on the same server where the IDX is located. If any SEOs or web developers are interested in discussing this type of approach send me an email or PM.

Originally Posted by frobn

Was wondering if there is a need for this.

I have been working on custom IDX solutions for several years. Unlike commercial providers we do not hold the IDX data captive on our server to lease it back to the broker. This becomes an obstacle when the Realtor is on a server that does not have the resources to accommodate an IDX. As a way around this obstacle we have developed an application to access the IDX remotely. An agent or broker can let their web site users search and display listings on their own sites just as if they had a full service IDX. Another use would be for a large office to share the IDX with its agents by allowing them to display their listings on the agents web sites or a web developer could setup a shared IDX. This is not an framed IDX and the listings take on the look and feel of the host site.

Any feedback would be appreciated.

Can you give more information on this and show some examples.

Thanks

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User side:

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- Upload photos
- Automatic e-mail and SMS (Cell phone text message) upload which no one offers
- Search by listing ID
- Forum
- Track clicks on which apartment the user has seen


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