Thread: Choose IDX Carefully

Choose your IDX carefully. It is the key to generating leads and the start to Client Reltionship Management. Needs to be a clean, point and click interface with a strong call to action. Let me know if you need more info. The IDX used on the Hathaway Site under property search has genrated over 800 real estate leads during the last 3 months.

Thx!!

Timmy77
Real Estate Broker Owner - Hathaway-RealeatateDOTcom
Software Developer - BrokersitezDOTcom
Senior Internet Marketer

Yes....I would agree with selecting the proper person/programmer for the IDX solution and when ever you have the chance you should NEVER use a framed solution if you want to gain an SEO advantage over your competitors.

Originally Posted by cmeesoon

Yes....I would agree with selecting the proper person/programmer for the IDX solution and when ever you have the chance you should NEVER use a framed solution if you want to gain an SEO advantage over your competitors.

I could show you Web site after Web site that is invisible to search engines because it was designed in frames. OR even if the site isn't framed, the IDX is...

It's better to build your own IDX solution.

I am building my wife's website, and I know nothing about IDX as it pertains to programming. Is it a database dump, or is it an XML feed?

I have a CSV file , I parse it , add records to database.

Ahhh, it's a CSV thanks a ton! That helps me out getting ready to consume the data.

yes, I use Sandicor IDX data.

Are IDX solutions only available to brokers or agents working for brokers?

If you are a member of a particular board, have access to their MLS, you should be able to get your own IDX information.

Choosing a good company for the IDX solution makes a big difference.

Some are great. Some are nightmares. Read up on whichever company you are considering.