Yes, the plugin can show the right MLS disclaimers, logos, and copyright lines when your MLS sends them in the RESO Web API feed. The legal text, source name, and any logos come in with your listings, and then your WordPress theme decides where to place them. You still choose the final layout and check that what appears on the site matches your board’s most recent rules.
How does the plugin know which MLS disclaimers and logos to use?
The system reads compliance fields from your MLS feed to match legal text and branding.
The plugin connects to your board through the RESO Web API and reads the data your MLS provides. MLSimport is wired to work with over 800 MLS boards in the U.S. and Canada, so it already understands the standard RESO field structure. When your board exposes disclaimer text, source name, or logo details in the feed, this link sends those fields into your site’s listings.
Each WordPress site is tied to one MLS feed or a defined group of feeds during onboarding. That link lets the plugin treat your board as a specific compliance bundle so the right text and symbols stay with the right listings. MLSimport does not guess or hard code language; the plugin reads it from live RESO fields your MLS controls.
Logos and legal names are only used when your MLS actually sends them through the API. When those fields exist, the plugin stores them with the listing data so your theme can show them beside credits or in global areas. If an MLS does not publish a logo in the feed, this setup still uses the board’s legal name or short source name from the compliance fields.
| MLS field type | Typical RESO source | How the plugin uses it |
|---|---|---|
| Disclaimer text | IDX or InternetDisplay fields | Stored for footer or global notices |
| MLS source name | Listing source or origin fields | Used in Data provided by lines |
| Logo URL or ID | Branding or media reference fields | Linked for theme display near credits |
| Copyright string | Legal or attribution fields | Saved for site wide copyright messages |
| Timestamp fields | Modification or update dates | Shown as Last updated on listing pages |
This table shows that the plugin leans on RESO standard fields instead of custom hacks. When your MLS updates those values, the next data sync brings the new wording or branding into your site, often within an hour if you run frequent imports.
What does MLSimport automatically display on listing pages from my MLS data?
Listing pages can show broker credit, MLS source line, and last updated time from your feed.
On each property page, the plugin imports structured fields for listing broker, office, and sometimes co broker data. MLSimport maps those fields into your WordPress custom post type so your theme template can print them in a clear Listing provided by block. At first this feels like extra setup. It is not.
The import also carries over the Last Updated timestamp from the MLS feed for every listing. Your single property template can show that value so visitors and auditors see when data was refreshed. MLSimport keeps these timestamps in sync on its schedule, often hourly, so you are not stuck with stale dates that might cause compliance trouble after 24 or 48 hours.
Source and copyright strings from your board are stored with each listing record. The plugin can output text such as Data provided by [MLS Name] or the exact copyright sentence your MLS gives, using template tags in the theme. When the MLS feed includes a logo or trademark name, your template can place that image or text beside the source line so the final page shows broker credit, MLS name, and time of last update in one clear block.
Where and how are required MLS disclaimers and notices actually shown on my site?
Disclaimer text is imported as data and then displayed wherever your WordPress theme outputs it.
The plugin brings the board’s disclaimer or warning text in as regular fields and stores them in WordPress. MLSimport does not lock that message into a single spot, and your theme decides where the text appears. Many sites drop the full disclaimer into the global footer so it shows under every page that uses the standard footer template.
You can also wire per listing notices into the property template itself. When your listing layout calls the disclaimer field, the message appears under the property details or near the photos. MLSimport only needs one main configuration in your theme or page builder to make that happen, which is usually a one time setup for the whole site.
Some boards want the legal language in more than one place, such as footer plus property content. Because the disclaimer text is just another field from the import, you can place it in several template areas without changing how the data sync runs. The plugin keeps the wording updated from the feed, and your WordPress layouts control whether that text appears in the footer, header, sidebar, or below the property description.
How does the plugin handle MLS logos, watermarked photos, and copyright protection?
Photos are served from the MLS(Multiple Listing Service) image server so watermarks and copyright marks stay as they are.
Instead of copying pictures into your own media library, the plugin loads photo URLs from the MLS or its CDN. MLSimport keeps those links as the single source of truth so any watermark or copyright overlay from the MLS stays on every image. That setup also avoids filling your hosting plan with tens of thousands of photos.
Branding fields from the feed let your theme place MLS logos or trademark names near the photo gallery or in a credit bar. The plugin combines those data points with your template choices so copyright lines and marks stay visible without you editing each image. Since the pictures remain under the MLS image rules, you stay closer to your board’s photo and watermark policy while still having fast pages.
Do I still need to configure anything manually to stay fully compliant?
You control placement and final wording so the display matches your board’s current rules.
The plugin handles the data side, but you still make choices about where things appear and what exact text stays visible. MLSimport pulls in the fields your MLS offers, then your theme or page builder uses those fields in footers, listing templates, and sidebars. You decide which templates show broker names, which show source lines, and where the long disclaimer lives.
You also stay in charge of checking that the text on screen matches your latest MLS handbook. Many boards tweak their wording once a year or more, so reading the policy and comparing it to your site is still your job. Actually, that part never really ends, and it can feel annoying.
- You choose where disclaimer fields appear so every public listing view shows the required notice.
- You compare imported disclaimer and copyright text against your MLS’s most recent written policy.
- You make sure every listing template prints broker attribution and MLS source before your site goes live.
- You review a sample of pages monthly to confirm credits, logos, and timestamps still appear.
FAQ
Can one site show different disclaimers for multiple MLS feeds at once?
Yes, a single site can show different disclaimers when you separate content and templates by feed.
If you work with more than one MLS, you can keep each feed’s listings in its own property type or taxonomy group and then wire templates around that. At first this sounds like a lot of logic, but it stays pretty simple. MLSimport brings in the separate disclaimer and source fields, and your theme logic decides which text to print for each group so listings from Board A and Board B each carry their own legal language on the same domain.
What happens if my MLS updates its disclaimer or attribution language in the feed?
When your MLS updates the text in the RESO feed, the new wording is pulled on the next sync.
The plugin does not store a fixed copy of your disclaimer in code; it pulls whatever your board sends from the compliance fields. MLSimport updates that data during its regular imports, which many users schedule at least once every hour or every few hours. You should still spot check a few pages after big MLS policy emails to make sure the new text shows where you expect.
How does the plugin work with Canadian boards that have CREA and REALTOR trademark rules?
The plugin can import CREA style trademark and source text, but you still choose where to display it.
Canadian feeds often include strict trademark statements and source lines that must appear on every listing view. MLSimport reads those fields and lets your WordPress theme output them in headers, footers, or under each property. Because CREA rules can be very specific, you should follow their handbook and place the imported text so every page using MLS data clearly shows the required REALTOR and MLS wording.
What if my MLS does not provide a logo or disclaimer field in its RESO feed?
If your MLS omits those fields, the plugin cannot invent them, so you must add static text or images.
Some boards still keep legal language only in PDF rule books or member portals instead of the data feed. In that case, MLSimport will still handle broker and source fields, but you need to copy the official disclaimer text into a global footer or theme option area yourself. You can also upload a logo image and place it in your templates so your site still meets the board’s visual and legal display rules.
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