Austin Board of Realtors and ACTRIS​

What is the Austin Board of Realtors and ACTRIS? Why ACTRIS MLS? What areas does the ACTRIS MLS cover? What are the Benefits of Joining the ABoR / ACTRIS MLS? How to become a member of ABOR / ACTRIS / How to join? How to get Access to ACTRIS MLS API?

What is the Austin Board of Realtors
and ACTRIS?

Texas is among the top 3 states for global real estate demand. The Austin Board of Realtors (ABoR) is one of the most innovative real estate association that has been serving the needs of Central Texas REALTORS® and homebuyers, sellers, and renters for nearly a century. 

ABoR connects you to over 14,000 real estate professionals in the Austin area and beyond.

ABoR promotes private property rights and provides accurate, comprehensive property listing information for Central Texas.  The ABoR connects Realtors to useful resources and educational opportunities. 

ACTRIS is the ABoR MLS that is the primary MLS for the Greater Austin and Metro Areas.

The Austin Board of Realtors states ACTRIS MLS as being an intricate network of technology providers working together to help drive the real estate industry forward. With ACTRIS MLS you can give your business an edge in the market with accurate data and a suite of powerful, reliable tools.

It offers the following services: 

  • Brokerage Multiple Listing Service
  • Residential Leasing Multiple Listing Service 
  • Leasing management service

https://www.abor.com

ACTRIS is RESO ready

ACTRIS MLS database is natively mapped to the most modern standard that is the Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO).

RESO Web API is a great innovative solution that since 2018 is replacing RETS FEED.

One of the benefits of being RESO-compliant for people who subscribe to multiple industry-standard MLSs is that they will have faster development time and consistency across multiple data providers.

Benefits of RESO API

The RESO API standard compliance is important and below is a list of the advantages you will get by using an MLS which is RESO ready:

  • As an MLS member/ subscriber, you have faster and secure access to updates/ results.
  • On all MLSs all data fields for software programing are standardized after RESO Data Dictionary which eliminates the need to “map” local MLS data. 
  • Standardized data fields make writing third-party applications straightforward with lower security concerns.
  • Lower hosting costs, as of decreased utilizing frequency;
  • Accuracy and reliability.
  • Access to a  suite of curated tools and technology which are being already used by outside competitors, syndicators, and aggregators.

ACTRIS MLS Coverage

The ACTRIS subscribers are committed to providing reliable data from 73 Areas and the 18 primary counties listed below:

Bastrop, Bell, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Comal, Fayette, Guadalupe, Gillespie, Gonzales, Hays, Lampasas, Lee, Llano, Milam, San Saba, Travis, Williamson

This makes it simple to focus your search and find the ideal neighborhood and listing.

You can see the areas on the map below.

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What are the Benefits of Joining the
ABoR / ACTRIS MLS?

In order to get access to the ACTRIS MLS, you must be an ABoR member.

The ABoR has its own rules for access, membership, and sharing of information among its members, but it is still aligned to nationwide rules established by the National Association of Realtors. 

The ABoR team is providing a complete documentation library, training resources, and video tutorials. This allows ABoR members and their clients to be connected to the most robust marketplace with the most complete, accurate, and up-to-date listing information in Central Texas. Also, membership in the ABoR  allows you to claim that you hold a Realtor License

As a member of the Austin Board for Realtors, you have the below benefits:

  • Access to the ACTRIS MLS
  • Accurate property details
  • Ongoing training and education
  • Access to Superior Technology
  • Entrance to exclusive industry events
  • FREE Inman Select subscription

How to become a member of ABoR ?

As ABoR member you will have access to a community of experienced professionals that are committed to continual growth and development.

Before becoming a member of ABoR you would have to earn your Texas Real Estate License first.

THE TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION (TREC) has the below requirements to obtain a Texas Real Estate Sales Agent License:

  • You must be at least 18 years old 
  • You must be a U.S. citizen or a lawfully admitted alien
  • You must take a real estate course which lasts 180 hours
  • Optional – Have a broker sponsor you
  • Submit paperwork along with fees to the Texas Real Estate Commission
  • Submitting fingerprints and take the exam
  • Confirmation

After you will get the Texas Real Estate License whether you’re a broker, agent, or other real estate professional, ABoR put at your disposal the best-in-class tools and technologies which are packed into 4 membership packages: 

  • REALTOR® Membership
  • Broker Membership
  • Affiliate Membership
  • ACTRIS MLS Subscription

 

More here: How to join Abor   and Abor Pricing

How to get Access to ACTRIS MLS API?

Everything an agent or home buyer needs to know about a property for sale is listed in the ACTRIS MLS. 

Regardless of the package, you selected, as an ABoR member or subscriber, you get FREE ACCESS to RESO API through the Bridge Interactive platform. This platform is one of the most advanced and intuitive platforms that allows transporting property data that are built on trust, open technology standards in such a way so any organization can use it quickly and efficiently.

The process of RESO API access request through Bridge Interactive on ACTRIS MLS is very simple. You must follow these steps:

Create your MLS Grid account
Email [email protected] to request an invite to Bridge Interactive
Request the ACTRIS feed details through the Bridge platform