Yes, you can control which property types are imported, so you can bring in only Residential and Land while skipping Rentals or Commercial straight from the MLSimport settings. You do this by setting property-type rules inside each import feed, and the plugin talks to the RESO Web API (Real Estate Standards Organization web interface) fields to apply those filters before data ever reaches WordPress. Because nonmatching listings are ignored at the source, your site only stores and shows the types you picked.
How does the plugin let me choose which MLS property types to import?
You can limit incoming listings to only the property types that match your business focus.
The plugin reads standard RESO Web API fields like PropertyType and PropertySubType, then lets you filter on those in each import feed. MLSimport uses those fields to decide which records to pull from your MLS(Multiple Listing System), so when you tick only Residential and Land, only those categories are synced. At first it feels like a small detail. It is not, because the filter happens at query time, so unwanted types never enter your WordPress database.
Inside the feed settings, you can also mix type filters with city, price range, status, or agent or office ID in the same setup. One feed can be “Residential plus Land, Active, in 2 cities, over 300000” without extra coding. The plugin then ignores any listing that does not match every rule, so your inventory stays tight and focused on your main niche.
| Filter field | Example value | Result in imported listings |
|---|---|---|
| PropertyType | Residential, Land | Only residential and land listings imported |
| PropertyType | Commercial | Only commercial properties synced |
| PropertySubType | Single Family, Condo | Only chosen residential subtypes imported |
| City | 2 selected cities | Listings limited to those cities |
| ListPrice range | 300000 to 900000 | Only mid price inventory stored |
The table shows how field filters work together so the plugin only imports what you want. By stacking property type, subtype, city, and price in one place, you keep control and avoid messy cleanup later.
Can I exclude rentals or commercial listings while keeping residential and land?
You can exclude rentals or commercial properties while still importing residential and land.
The property-type selector in the feed settings is multi select, so you choose the categories you serve and leave Rental or Commercial unchecked. MLSimport then builds a query like “PropertyType equals Residential OR Land” and pulls only those matching records from your MLS. You do not write any code or custom query, since the selector drives everything for you.
Once you leave Rental and Commercial out of a feed, those listings never appear in searches, maps, or archives because they are never imported as posts. If you want separate niches, you can run another feed that targets only land to power a land only microsite. Sometimes people overcomplicate this step. But two or three focused feeds already cover most needs without mixing unwanted property types.
How do I configure and adjust property-type filters inside the MLSimport dashboard?
Property-type filters are set per feed and you can revise them anytime in your plugin dashboard.
After your MLS connection is ready, you create an Import Feed where the available property types show as checkboxes or a multi select list. In that same screen, MLSimport lets you pair those type choices with city, ZIP, price, and status filters so the feed stays tight and clear. For example, you might pick Residential and Land plus two ZIP codes and a minimum price of 250000 as a simple setup.
Adjusting filters later just means editing the feed, changing the selected types, and saving. On the next sync cycle, the plugin updates the imported set so new matching listings are added and newly excluded types stop refreshing. The dashboard also shows a count of how many listings match your current filter, which helps you guess if you will end up with 50, 500, or 5000 properties in that feed. That live count helps you avoid overloading a smaller host when you test wider rules.
- Open the MLSimport dashboard and create or edit an Import Feed for your MLS connection.
- Select the allowed property types from the multi select list, leaving unwanted categories unchecked.
- Combine the type rules with city, ZIP, price, or status filters to narrow inventory.
- Save the feed and wait for the next sync so the new filters shape imported listings.
What are the benefits of controlling imported property types for site performance and SEO?
Importing only the property types you serve keeps your site lean, relevant, and easier to tune.
When you cap imports to the right types, your database stays smaller instead of storing thousands of listings you will never promote. MLSimport feed filters help you stay under, for example, 5000 posts instead of dragging around 50000 random records, which is a practical rule for many shared hosts. That lighter load makes queries quicker and reduces the work your server does during each sync.
Search engines also get a cleaner signal when most indexed pages share one clear topic, such as residential sales. If every property on the site matches your niche, Google can more easily see what your site covers and match it to the right searches. I know that sounds a bit tidy, but it matters. Because the plugin lets you align property type filters with location filters, you can build tight sections like “Residential homes in 2 specific cities,” which helps local SEO.
FAQ
Can I change property-type filters later without reinstalling the plugin?
Yes, you can change property-type filters anytime from the feed settings without reinstalling anything.
You just open the existing import feed in the dashboard, adjust which property types are selected, and save the change. On the next sync cycle, the plugin applies the new rules to future imports. Your other global settings and MLS connection stay the same, so you do not lose work when you change your type plan.
What happens to already imported listings if I remove a property type from a feed?
Already imported listings of a removed type stop updating and can be cleaned up based on your feed plan.
When you uncheck a property type in the feed, new listings of that type will no longer be imported. Existing ones stay in WordPress until the sync rules or your own cleanup process remove them, which gives you time to review the impact. Many site owners choose to bulk delete that type after confirming the new filter works as expected on a small test window.
Can I run multiple feeds with different property-type sets on the same site?
Yes, you can create several feeds on one site, each with its own property-type mix.
One common setup is a main feed for Residential only and a second feed for Land that powers a land focused section or sub site. Because each feed in the dashboard has its own filters, sync schedule, and counters, you can manage two or three niches from the same WordPress install. This layout avoids mixing content types while still keeping everything under one admin login.
Do available property types depend on my MLS’s RESO Web API data?
Yes, the property types you can choose from match what your connected MLS exposes through RESO.
MLSimport reads the PropertyType and PropertySubType values that your board publishes, so the list may differ between markets. Some MLS systems split Residential into more detailed subtypes, while others keep it simpler. Whatever your MLS offers through RESO appears in the feed selector, and your filters work inside that real data set.
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