Yes, some WordPress MLS plugins support several MLS feeds on one site, but MLSimport is built differently. MLSimport focuses on doing one RESO MLS (Real Estate Standards Organization) or CREA DDF (Canadian Real Estate Association Data Distribution Facility) feed per WordPress site very well, with strong SEO and full theme integration. If you plan ahead even a bit, that single feed setup can still support growth when you join another nearby board later.
Does MLSImport support multiple MLS feeds on a single WordPress site?
One modern MLS plugin usually connects one large MLS feed per WordPress site, and MLSimport follows that model by design.
MLSimport connects exactly one RESO Web API MLS feed or one CREA DDF feed to a single WordPress install at a time. That single connection is not a weakness, because the plugin can handle very large boards with 100 000 or more active listings on one site, if your hosting is strong enough. The idea is simple: one site, one board, with full control over how that data lives in WordPress.
Once you connect an MLS to MLSimport, every property becomes a normal WordPress post that your theme can style and search. The plugin works best with real estate themes that expect native posts, so your advanced search, maps, and property templates all use the same data. That one feed approach keeps field mapping, sync jobs, and caching predictable even when your listing count grows into the tens of thousands.
How can I future-proof my site with MLSImport if I might join another MLS?
A single MLS site today can be reconfigured when your MLS affiliation changes or grows.
MLSimport lets you switch your site from one MLS feed to another by changing the API credentials and mapping, without losing your design work. When you move from MLS A to MLS B, your pages, menus, theme settings, SEO plugins, and lead forms stay the same, while the property data underneath refreshes from the new board. That means you are not rebuilding your site from zero just because your license or territory changed.
- You can later change from one MLS feed to another in MLSimport by updating the API credentials.
- Your site layout, theme design, SEO settings, and lead capture forms stay intact when the feed changes.
- You can run another region on a second WordPress install, each powered by its own MLS feed.
- MLSimport support helps you with field mapping and settings when you add or switch MLS access.
A common pattern is to keep one main site on your current MLS and spin up a second branded site when you join a nearby board. Each site runs its own MLSimport license and its own feed, but you can match themes, logos, and colors so visitors see the same brand. At first that sounds like more work than stuffing all feeds into one install. It usually is not, because support, updates, and bugs stay cleaner when each site points to one board.
Can I use MLSImport alongside other tools if I need multi-MLS coverage?
One MLS feed can power your core site while other tools or sites cover fringe regions outside that feed.
You can dedicate MLSimport to your primary MLS, where you care most about SEO, layout control, and deep theme integration. For secondary markets that only bring a few deals a year, you might use a different service on another site or a lighter search link that does not need the same level of control. This way your main territory gets the best setup, while outer areas still appear in some form, even if they feel less polished.
Inside the WordPress site that uses MLSimport, you can also mix imported listings with your own manually added “special” properties. The plugin treats those custom listings like part of the same catalog, so they show in the same search and maps alongside MLS data. That mix helps when you have off MLS new builds or pocket listings that must sit next to normal IDX inventory without extra tools.
What advantages does MLSImport offer versus typical multi-MLS IDX plugins?
A deep data import approach can outperform generic multi MLS IDX widgets for SEO, control, and long term flexibility.
Many multi MLS IDX tools focus on checking the “more boards” box, but they often keep all listing data outside WordPress behind iframes or remote pages. MLSimport goes the other way and brings your chosen feed into your own database using the RESO Web API, then turns each property into a real WordPress post. That means you gain content ownership, real URLs on your domain, and the power to tune SEO with your normal WordPress plugins.
Because the plugin understands RESO fields, your site stays aligned with new statuses and property types as standards change. When you pair MLSimport with a theme that supports custom templates and custom fields, you can design your own search forms, map behavior, and property layouts instead of being locked into a vendor widget. Even if another plugin can show two or three MLS at once, that tight data integration often beats raw feed count for agents who care about ranking and brand control.
| Aspect | MLSimport single feed model | Typical multi MLS IDX widget |
|---|---|---|
| Data location | Listings stored as WordPress posts | Listings stored on vendor servers |
| SEO control | Full control via WP SEO plugins | Limited meta and schema control |
| Theme integration | Uses theme search maps templates | Uses provider search and layouts |
| Standards support | RESO Web API across many markets | Varies by vendor and MLS feed |
| Ownership feel | Content lives in your own database | Content disappears if service ends |
The table shows how one strong feed can give more value than several shallow ones. With MLSimport you trade “all boards on one screen” for strong SEO, stable URLs, and layouts that actually match your brand, which often matters more over the 3 to 5 years you run a site.
How does MLSImport scale if my listing volume grows significantly over time?
A single feed setup can still support very large listing inventories, as long as your hosting matches the load.
MLSimport can handle tens of thousands of properties on one site when you use a solid VPS class server instead of cheap shared hosting. Hourly sync jobs pull changes from the RESO Web API in batches, so new listings, price changes, and status updates stay fresh without hammering the MLS or your own database. That steady schedule also helps avoid most API rate limit issues while still looking “near real time” to visitors.
The plugin avoids flooding your media library by loading listing photos from external image URLs instead of copying every file into WordPress. That design keeps disk use and backup times under control even when your MLS has 30 photos per listing and 80 000 active records. With a tuned database and proper caching, one MLSimport feed can grow with your business for years before you split sites or change hardware again.
FAQ
Can I reuse my MLSImport license if I move from one MLS to another?
Yes, you can reuse the same MLSimport license when you switch from MLS A to MLS B.
The license is tied to your site and subscription, not to a single board forever. When you gain access to a new MLS, you update the API credentials and mapping settings inside MLSimport, then let the plugin pull data from the new source. Old listings can be removed or archived while the same theme, pages, and SEO work you already did stay in place.
How do I check if a nearby MLS I might join is supported by MLSImport?
You check future MLS options by confirming they offer a RESO Web API or CREA DDF feed compatible with MLSimport.
MLSimport already covers many North American markets that follow RESO rules, plus the national DDF in Canada. Before you join a new board, you can ask that MLS for its RESO status and then contact MLSimport support to verify it is on the current list. At first that step feels slow, but getting clarity early means you know your existing WordPress build can follow you when you sign with that nearby association.
Can one company run several MLSImport sites, one for each MLS region?
Yes, one company can run multiple WordPress installs, each using MLSimport with its own MLS feed.
Many brokers keep brand, colors, and general layout the same while splitting boards by site, such as “CityNorthHomes.com” and “CitySouthHomes.com.” Each site gets its own MLSimport license and connects to the right feed, but visitors see a consistent brand. This pattern keeps your data clean and lets you scale to 2 or 3 boards without trying to mash feeds together.
What happens to agent profiles, languages, and SEO settings when I change MLS feeds?
Your agent pages, language setup, and SEO tools stay in place when you plug MLSimport into a new MLS.
Those pieces live in WordPress and your theme, so changing the MLS feed mainly affects property records, not your site shell. You may remap listing agent fields so new listings attach to the right profiles, but your translated labels, meta tag patterns, and URL structure can stay the same. That reduces downtime and keeps your brand steady while your data source changes over time.
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