Q: So does this thing really automatically download all my MLS's listings and images so I don't have to manually update my website with listing information?

A: Yes. It was designed to import RETS listing data and photos into your website. It must be noted that in most areas the RETS database that is available may not be a 100% representation of all available listings in an area, because RETS is based completely on Listing Office participation.

Q: Will my MLS's RETS information work with your system?

A: As long as there server is RETS Compliant we will be able to retrieve the data. A RETS Compliant Server needs to support version 1.5 or 1.7 of the RETS specification. If you are not sure ask your MLS or call us for more assistance in determining this.

Q: Will this site be completely customizable? I already have a design that I want to use, and don't want a "cookie-cutter" web site.

A: Yes. We uses a well-established HTML template system, and it is easy to adapt an existing site or design. Just about all aspects of the display layer are completely customizable.

Q: Will my RETS site rank better at the search engines?

A: Most definitely! Unlike other solutions for Real Estate that use <frames> or are hosted by a 3rd party, we designed our solution to operate under your domain name (yourdomain.com) so that all page views, visitor statistics/feedback, and search engine spider results are all generated, tracked, and centralized completely within your site. Depending on the number of RETS listings available from your MLS, You will have literally hundreds if not tens of thousands of unique and SE spider-able pages available as candy for the SE spiders, not to mention a wealth of self-service information available to your site visitors and potential clients. .

Q: Can I decide what fields of listing information are displayed on the site? I don't want to display the phone numbers of competing Agents for instance.

A: Yes. You have 100% control of what listing fields are displayed or hidden. Check with your local RETS usage rules to see what fields you absolutely must display.

Q: Can I add my own additional listings to the listings available on my site?

A: Maybe. Most MLS's have rules stating that you cannot co-mingle MLS listings and non-MLS listings. Check your local RETS usage rules for specific details. Otherwise, you are not restricted by the software from adding an unlimited number of listings.

Q: Will my listing search page be completely customizable, meaning can I choose what fields are searchable?

A: Yes. There can at times however, be limitations to what fields you can and cannot search against because the quality of data provided by the MLS is inconsistent. Since the control of providing consistent data is in the hands of the MLS, therein would lie the solution if a field you wanted to be searchable, for some reason could not be made searchable. Otherwise, the listing search page can be setup to be nearly as simple, or as complicated as you wish.

Q: What if my MLS changes things around, do I have to buy everything all over again?

A: No. Our software is RETS Compliant, so as long as your MLS changes to another RETS Compliant server, we will still be able to communicate with it, with minimal changes.