How difficult is it to get RETS/Web API credentials from MLS boards like HAR and ABOR, and which plugins make that setup process smoother?
Getting RETS or RESO Web API access from MLSs like HAR, ABOR, or NTREIS is normal work, not a special favor. But you still deal with forms, agreements, and wait times. ABOR members often get free RESO Web API through Bridge Interactive once the broker agrees, while HAR and NTREIS add more forms and tighter […]
How dependent is the plugin on my hosting environment—do I need a certain level of server resources or a particular hosting configuration for RETS or RESO imports to run reliably?
MLSimport will run on many kinds of hosting, but your server quality still controls how smooth RESO imports feel. You do not need special server tuning, yet you do need enough RAM, CPU, and a stable cron so long sync jobs do not time out. On weak shared hosting, the plugin can still work in […]
How customizable is the front-end output of MLSImport? Can I override templates, use hooks/filters, or build completely custom listing and search layouts?
MLSimport is highly customizable on the front end, because it turns MLS listings into normal WordPress content controlled by your theme. You can override templates in a child theme, use WordPress hooks and filters, and build custom listing and search layouts with supported themes like WPResidence, WP Estate, Houzez, and RealHomes. The plugin focuses on […]