MLS Import plugin section for “Select What Listings” gives full control over:
- Property Title Format
- The global agent to assign for all properties (important for email communication)
- Price property values (in case you wish to import properties between a min and maxim price value)
- The city or cities (and counties) from which you want to import properties. This option populates with all the towns that exist in your MLS.
- What properties you want to import, based on their MLS status (Active, Coming Soon, .etc)
- What Properties from the specific categories you want to import
- And a few more options as displayed below
Title Format
Property title will create during import based on the configuration you choose.
You can use any of the fields available in any combination you want. Most Real Estate Agents prefer to use Address, and possible also ListingKey (which is MLS unique ID).
This is an example of a property title added with MLS Import, and {Address} field set to Property Title.
Select Real Estate Agent
Select what agent to assign to all properties during import, and that agent will be available as a contact agent by default.
The agents available in the dropdown sync with the agents you create yourself in the Real Estate theme chosen.
To see the possible Real Estate themes demos MLS Import works with an agent on the property page, see below links:
- WpResidence Property Page – MLS Import Demo
- WpEstate MLS Property Page – Import Demo
- Houzez MLS Property Page – Import Demo
- Real Homes Property Page – MLS Import Demo
All contact forms will send emails to the Email address you have set in the Agent profile.
Select Price Between a Minim and Maxim Value
As a Real Estate agent, you may want to work only properties that go over a specific price (for example, luxury residential or commercial properties). This area gives you control over what price imported properties should have.
Select Cities / Counties from where properties will import
The list of cities and counties populates from your MLS.
You can choose all or some cities / some counties.
Select Categories and Types
This list populates from your MLS as well.
You can choose all or some categories.
Select Property MLS Status
Your MLS will assign a unique MLS status to each property, and you can choose which properties to import based on their status (ex: Active, Coming Soon, Leased, etc.).
During the MLS auto-synchronization process, if this status changes to Canceled, Closed, Delete, Expired of Withdrawn, the property is automatically removed from the properties list.
Select Property Contract Status
Property Contract Status refers to the status of the listing as it reflects the state of the contract between the listing agent and seller or an agreement with a buyer. This could be an essential factor for what MLS listings you wish to import.
Internet Entire Listing Display & Internet Address display
It is essential to import and show only properties that are allowed to be shared on the internet. MLS Import gives you control over these two settings so that you import only allowed listings.
FAQ
How do I control which MLS listings get imported in the “Select What Listings” section?
The MLS Import plugin section “Select What Listings” lets you filter what gets imported using multiple criteria at once. You can restrict imports by a minimum and maximum price, by specific cities and counties (pulled from your MLS data), by categories and types (also pulled from your MLS), and by the listing’s MLS status (for example Active, Coming Soon, Leased, etc.).
You can also filter by Property Contract Status, which reflects the state of the contract or agreement, and use the Internet Entire Listing Display and Internet Address display options to ensure you only import listings that are allowed to be shared online.
How does Property Title Format work during MLS import, and what do agents typically use?
Property Title Format controls how the property title is created during the import. You can build the title from any available MLS fields in any combination you want.
A common approach is to use the Address field, and optionally include ListingKey (the MLS unique ID) as part of the title. This helps keep titles recognizable to users while still including an MLS-specific identifier when needed.
What does selecting a global agent do, and how are contact emails handled?
Selecting a Real Estate Agent assigns that agent to all imported properties, and the selected agent will be available as the default contact agent on property pages. This is important for email communication because site inquiries route to the agent profile.
The agent dropdown is synchronized with the agents you create in your chosen real estate theme. When a visitor uses a contact form, the email is sent to the email address set in that agent’s profile.
Can I import only listings within a specific price range?
Yes. The “Select Price Between a Minim and Maxim Value” option lets you import only listings whose price falls within the minimum and maximum values you set.
This is useful if you only work a particular segment of the market, such as properties above a certain price point (for example, luxury residential or commercial listings).
What happens if a listing status changes to Closed, Expired, or Withdrawn after it was imported?
During the MLS auto-synchronization process, if a listing’s status changes to Canceled, Closed, Delete, Expired, or Withdrawn, the property is automatically removed from the properties list.
This behavior is tied to the MLS status data returned by your MLS, and it helps keep your imported inventory aligned with current MLS availability.
