How do I estimate the total cost (plugin, developer help, MLS fees) of adding an MLS feed compared to a traditional IDX service?
To estimate the total cost of adding an MLS feed versus a traditional IDX, you need a full list. Write down plugin, developer time, MLS board fees, and hosting. Then list the IDX service subscription, its setup fee, and any hosting it bundles. When you plug in real numbers for one and three years, the […]
How do I ensure that my MLS integration solution will still work if my board switches to or updates a RESO Web API or DDF standard in the future?
You future-proof your MLS integration by using a plugin that already speaks RESO Web API and DDF, not legacy RETS. With MLSimport, your WordPress site connects through modern, standards-based APIs that most MLS boards already favor. So platform or transport changes on the MLS side usually hurt less. As long as your board offers a […]
How do I design my MLS search experience so that investors can quickly see things like price drops, days on market, and potential flip opportunities?
Design your MLS search for investors by putting days on market, price drops, and value signals on every search result and detail page, not hidden behind extra clicks. Use clear labels like “Price reduced 3% this week” and “72 days on market” on each card. Add investor-focused filters for long DOM and recent cuts, plus […]