What is the benefit of participating in IDX?
Listing brokers benefit by participating in the IDX program by gaining tremendous exposure to their sellers’ listings. Currently more than 2,400 BAREIS members display BAREIS IDX data on their websites. Cooperating brokers benefit from providing a “Home Search” feature on their own websites, encouraging the public t…
What is the process to apply for a data feed from BAREIS MLS®?
Any Vendor that wishes to access a BAREIS data feed must obtain a data license with BAREIS MLS®. 1. BAREIS first requires a request in writing from one of our members sent to [email protected] before accepting a data license application from a Vendor. The request should contain the member’s name, the Vendor na…
What is IDX? How does it work?
Simply put, Internet Data Exchange (IDX) is the vehicle used for a broker to provide MLS listing data for public internet display—in other words, IDX encompasses the rules, policies and technology that allows BAREIS MLS® members to display the listings of other members on their own real estate website. Other MLSs m…
Am I required to display the entire MLS database on my website if I opt into the IDX program?
No. Brokers may limit the listings that appear on their websites. Some brokers may choose to display only their own listings, and some may choose to limit their display based on specific criteria such as location, or price.
Where does BAREIS syndicate to?
BAREIS syndicates all listings with "Pass to Internet - yes" out to several public websites. These sites have different refresh rates, so please allow at least a few hours for your property to be available. * Great Homes - Active & Contingent listings in all property categories, as well as Rentals. Multipl…
Am I able to display the listings of other brokers on my website without opting-in to the IDX program?
No. Brokers that have not opted-in to the IDX program may not display BAREIS MLS® listing data (other than their own listings, of course). Brokers are prohibited from advertising the listings of another broker without their written permission. The MLS is a vehicle to grant permission from one broker to another.
