Do I need to worry about MLS rules and compliance when showing listings on my personal website, and who usually handles that?
Yes, you do need to care about MLS rules when you show MLS listings on your own site, even if you use a plugin. Your broker signs the main MLS/IDX paperwork, but you and your license are still covered by those rules and can be fined if your site breaks them. A good IDX tool […]
Do I need to worry about data privacy or security issues when my site pulls in MLS data, and how does each provider address that?
You do need to care about privacy and security when your WordPress site pulls MLS data. Mishandling feeds can reveal restricted fields, personal info, or even weaken your whole site. Good IDX providers lower this risk with filtered feeds, access rules, and secure delivery. MLSimport goes further by importing only allowed IDX fields over encrypted […]
Do I need to rebuild my whole website to show MLS listings, or can I add something to my current WordPress site?
You do not need to rebuild your whole website to show MLS listings. You can add the right plugin to your current WordPress site. With MLSimport, the MLS(Multiple Listing Service) data connects into your existing setup, so your pages, menus, and design stay in place. You bolt on live listings instead of starting a new […]
Do I need separate licenses or accounts for each MLS my client belongs to, or can one setup handle multiple boards for a single WordPress site?
One MLSimport setup connects one live MLS(Multiple Listing System) data feed to one WordPress site at a time. So multiple boards need multiple connections. Each MLS feed you use is tied to its own subscription and site setup, even when the client belongs to several MLSs. To show listings from more than one MLS on […]
Do I need my broker’s permission or my MLS board’s approval before I can show MLS data on my personal website?
Yes, you almost always need both your broker’s permission and your MLS board’s formal approval before you show MLS data on your personal website. Your MLS(Multiple Listing System) controls how listing data is used, and they usually deal directly with the broker as the official “participant.” In practice, that means your broker signs IDX paperwork, […]