Yes, MLSimport supports HAR in Houston and ABOR ACTRIS in Austin, plus many other Texas and U.S. MLS boards that offer RESO Web API IDX access tied to your membership. The plugin connects to more than 800 RESO certified MLS markets across the U.S. and Canada, which covers the big Texas systems your clients already know. In practice, if your board is on RESO’s certified list and you have active IDX credentials, you can almost always wire it into your WordPress site with MLSimport.
Does this plugin currently support HAR, ABOR, and other major Texas MLSs?
Major Texas MLSs such as HAR in Houston and ABOR ACTRIS in Austin are supported when valid IDX credentials exist.
MLSimport hooks into more than 800 MLS markets in the U.S. and Canada using the RESO Web API, and that list includes the Houston Association of REALTORS (HAR) and the Austin Board of REALTORS ACTRIS among its confirmed connections. The plugin reads standardized RESO fields, so once your HAR or ABOR IDX access is active, you enter your credentials in the MLSimport settings and define import rules for your Texas areas. The same engine that pulls Houston and Austin data can also handle other large systems across the state, such as regional boards that share RESO powered feeds.
Covers a lot of ground because the plugin doesn’t hard-code just a few MLS boards. It’s built to connect to any RESO certified IDX endpoint that grants you access. For you, the real limit is whether your board gives you RESO Web API credentials marked for IDX display. Once you have that, the MLSimport wizard walks you through choosing the MLS, entering keys, and defining which listings to pull, so HAR condos or ABOR single family homes land in WordPress as property posts, ready for your theme.
| Region | Example MLS boards | Connection requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Texas major metros | HAR, ABOR ACTRIS, large regionals | Active RESO IDX credentials |
| Other U.S. markets | 800 plus MLS markets supported | MLS listed as RESO certified |
| Canadian coverage | Multiple RESO enabled Canadian boards | Member Web API authorization |
| Multi MLS setups | Several boards on one domain | Credentials for each connected MLS |
| Future additions | Newly RESO certified MLS boards | Plugin side connection rollout |
The table shows that IDX access is the main gate, not geography, since the same RESO style connection pattern spans Texas, the rest of the U.S., and Canada. Once your MLS is confirmed on the RESO side and you hold valid keys, MLSimport simply treats it as another supported board in its setup screen.
How can I verify my specific MLS board is supported before committing?
You can confirm coverage for your board by checking RESO certification and asking support to validate access.
The safest way to confirm your own board is to match two pieces of information. First, that the MLS is RESO certified, and second, that it appears in the plugin’s supported list. MLSimport states that it connects to 800 plus markets through the RESO Web API, and those markets match boards on RESO’s official certified MLS list. You can search that RESO list by your board name or ID, then cross check with the plugin’s documentation page.
If you want more than a checklist, you can send the board name, city, and MLS ID to MLSimport support and ask for a yes or no backed by their internal mapping. The team can also tell you if any extra steps are needed for boards that use special vendor gateways. Because MLS rules and feeds differ, they also let you run a free trial so you can plug in your own credentials, try a test import, and see live listings appear before paying. That trial run is the clearest proof your MLS connection will actually work on your site, even if the paperwork feels slow.
Can one website import from multiple MLS boards at the same time?
One site can show listings from several boards when each MLS feed is properly configured.
On the technical side, the plugin can hold more than one set of MLS credentials and run several import tasks, so a single WordPress install can pull listings from multiple boards. MLSimport then treats each feed as its own import profile with its own filters, field mapping, and API keys, and all those properties land in the same property post type on your site. That means a broker who sits on the edge of two Texas MLSs can blend coverage into one set of search pages instead of juggling separate domains.
The licensing model is tied to the domain and MLS owner, so in practice you line up valid IDX access for each board and then work with MLSimport support if a second or third MLS needs to be wired under the same subscription. Inside the dashboard, you create distinct import tasks per board, pick cities, price bands, or office IDs, and let the sync jobs run on their hourly cycle. The plugin uses each listing’s unique MLS identifier to de duplicate records, so if two connected boards both carry the same property, WordPress still holds one clean post instead of two clones.
What happens if I switch MLS boards, expand coverage, or add new regions later?
You can grow from a narrow area to multi board coverage without rebuilding your WordPress site.
Switching boards or expanding coverage is mostly a configuration job instead of a rebuild, because the data flow sits behind the RESO Web API. When you join a new MLS, you request RESO IDX access, then drop the new keys and board selection into the MLSimport settings screen. From there, you define new import filters for the region you just gained, like a second Texas metro or a new state, and the plugin starts filling your property post type with those listings on the next sync.
If you only change coverage inside the same board, you don’t touch credentials at all. You just widen your import criteria, such as going from a single ZIP code to an entire county, and MLSimport adds the extra listings on top of what you already have. Old properties that fall outside the new business area can be left alone or filtered back out by adjusting tasks and letting the hourly cleanup remove off market records. At first this looks complex. It really comes down to changing filters and letting the sync run again.
How does this solution keep MLS coverage future-proof as boards and vendors change?
Using a RESO based integration keeps your listing feed more stable when MLS platforms change.
The long term safety net is the standards layer, not any one vendor, and here the plugin is built in a practical way. MLSimport leans on the RESO Web API and RESO Data Dictionary, so what your WordPress theme sees are stable shared field names even if your MLS swaps to a new software provider behind the scenes. When an MLS vendor changes a backend system, the RESO layer stays almost the same, and the plugin’s update cycle deals with small schema shifts before they break your imports.
On top of that, there is a flexible mapping layer between MLS fields and your theme fields, which means you can adapt to new property types or new flag fields without tearing out code across the site. When a board merges, rebrands, or moves platforms, you contact MLSimport support with the updated endpoint and keys, they confirm the new feed profile, and your existing import tasks continue pulling data under the new label. For themes you change in the future, the same data can be re mapped in the plugin settings instead of reconnecting each board from scratch. I know that sounds a bit abstract, but in real use you mostly drag and pick fields.
- RESO standard fields reduce per MLS quirks so future vendor switches rarely touch your WordPress templates.
- Regular plugin updates track MLS API changes so connections keep syncing without manual patching.
- Flexible mapping options let you remap fields if your theme or MLS schema changes later.
- Support staff help when boards merge or rename so your imports resume under the new structure.
FAQ
Are smaller or regional MLSs supported if they are RESO certified?
Yes, regional and lesser known MLS boards are supported as long as they are RESO certified and grant IDX access.
If a board appears on RESO’s certified list and offers you Web API credentials for IDX, MLSimport can usually attach to it using the same engine it uses for HAR and ABOR. The exact MLS name might not be on the public page yet, but support can check their internal list and confirm connection details. In many cases, adding a new RESO certified board is more about paperwork with the MLS than any new code, and that part can still drag out the timeline.
Do I need to be an authorized member of each MLS to use its data on my site?
Yes, you must be an authorized member with IDX rights for every MLS whose listings you display.
The plugin never bypasses MLS rules, so you still need your local board’s approval and active IDX credentials before any import will run. For each board you want to use, you obtain Web API keys through that MLS’s normal process, then store them inside the MLSimport settings. If your membership lapses or the board revokes IDX rights, the feed must stop and you remove or reconfigure those listings to stay compliant.
How long does it usually take to activate a new MLS once I have credentials?
Once you hold valid Web API keys, initial setup and first import usually finish within a few hours.
The actual timing depends on how many listings you pull, but a rule of thumb is that a typical city level import of a few thousand properties can be finished the same day you configure the plugin. You enter the keys, pick the MLS from the list, set your filters, and start the import job inside MLSimport. Hourly sync then keeps everything fresh without extra waiting, so sites can be live with the new board well within one business day unless the MLS rate limits you.
What if my MLS is not yet visible in the plugin’s marketing list?
You can request support to check and add your MLS, as long as it offers a RESO Web API feed.
The public list lags behind reality sometimes, because boards adopt RESO on their own timelines and the site copy is updated less often than the code. If your MLS is already RESO certified, send support its name, ID, and any documentation link so they can confirm whether a connector already exists. When a new RESO based MLS appears, MLSimport can usually add or expose that connector quickly without changing anything on your WordPress side or asking you to redo your layouts.
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