16 Oct What Is Bright MLS?
Bright MLS is a multiple listing service formed from the consolidation of nine other MLS in the Mid-Atlantic United States. With a coverage area from New Jersey to Virginia, Bright MLS has built itself into...
We're thrilled to introduce the latest MLS On The Fly™ technology, setting a new standard for efficiency and innovation in our products moving toward being an API-First company!
Read MoreBright MLS is a multiple listing service formed from the consolidation of nine other MLS in the Mid-Atlantic United States. With a coverage area from New Jersey to Virginia, Bright MLS has built itself into...
Modern real estate agents depend on their IDX website to convert leads, communicate with clients, process transactions, and market services. If this website is hacked, it can cause lasting damage to a business and brand. Of...
To update plugins on a WordPress IDX website, you should navigate to your dashboard, select the plugins that have new versions available, and apply a bulk update. But first you should read about the updates...
To backup your WordPress IDX website, you should log into your cPanel and download a full website backup. If you are not comfortable doing this, there are a few other options such as using WordPress...
Tech savvy real estate agents seem to have the upper hand these days. They have so many more resources to generate leads using technology. But what about those agents overwhelmed with it all? Much to...
[realtyna_blog_notice] RETS access is the URL, username, and password that allow MLS members to log into its RETS server. Receiving RETS access is a critical step in connecting a RETS feed to an agent’s website. Since the...
CRT Labs is the National Association of Realtors’ research group for real estate technology. The group produces reports on how emerging technologies may affect real estate agents and brokers, and works to develop solutions when...
You hear a lot about needing certain MLS integration methods, but how do they actually help you generate leads? Organic MLS Integration, unique to Realtyna, gives leads the speed, accuracy, and features they want while...
With the right IDX software you can automatically send your IDX listings to Facebook dynamic ads, allowing you to create a catalogue of properties that appear in the Facebook and Instagram feeds of any leads...
CREA or the Canadian Real Estate Association is Canada’s trade association for real estate. Consisting of more than 100,000 brokers and agents, CREA maintains industry ethical standards, provides technology products to further the real estate...
Looking for alternatives to LoopNet or CoStar? With Realtyna’s WPL Pro you can host your own commercial listings and build a real estate site that outranks the portals in your local market. Follow the steps...
FTP or File Transfer Protocol is a method for moving files between two computers. Once popular among IDX real estate websites, FTP has taken a niche role since the emergence of faster, more dynamic technologies...
In some communities, a multilingual real estate site is all but mandatory. In others, it may help you attract international investors. Whatever your scenario, a multilingual real estate site can help you expand your client...
Web hosting can play a very important role in your lead generation process as a real estate agent by way of 2 important factors: performance and search engine optimization (SEO). Without good hosting, you might...
An IDX website is a website that displays listings from an MLS by way of an Internet Data Exchange or IDX. Typically maintained by a real estate agent, an IDX website is designed to help...
With the help of CSV and/or XML feeds, you can generate listings from property portal giants like Zillow or Trulia onto your WPL real estate website. Integrating these portal listings can be a little complicated,...
This fall parts of Illinois and Iowa will await the release they have all been waiting for. I am not talking about a movie, I am talking about the RMLS Alliance. The RMLS Alliance is...
If you are a real estate agent, web marketing is part of your job. This is just a fact of the modern world. To succeed in this role, you need to understand the Internet and how it...
[realtyna_blog_notice] RETS Connector is a freely available client application that allows users to interact with a MLS RETS server in order to access and download data. RETS Connector is widely used among agents and brokers seeking...
Are you in need of an IDX provider for Bright MLS? Realtyna is now a vendor and can help bring your vision to life. Bright MLS is one of the newest and largest MLS in...
If you are anything like me, you did not know anything about hosting until you decided that you wanted a real estate website. Hosting brings a completely new element to your WPL website journey, and...
On a good real estate website, you will find listings. On a great real estate website, these listings will be integrated organically through RETS. A common question we get from agents is how to get...
When it comes to displaying listings on your website, you have plenty of options. There are pros and cons to all the IDX solutions out there, and what might be good for you, might not...
Access to the MLS generally costs between $20 and $50 a month, depending on the MLS. This comes on top of any other fees you must pay as a member of the local real estate...
Phase one complete- you have successfully mastered the art of real estate and excelled as an individual agent. Now on to phase two, building an empire a kingdom, AKA a real estate franchise. *That phrase...
WHAT IS A MICROFORMAT? A microformat is a type of open source data format built on frameworks like XML. The format is highly modular and customizable. Microformat tags may be placed within existing HTML based Web...
[realtyna_blog_notice] A RETS server is a computer server that houses a database of property listings operated by an MLS. This server implements RETS, or the real estate transaction standard. Agents and brokers may receive login credentials...
Real estate websites are not only used for buying and selling homes. They can also be used for temporary stays and vacation rentals. If this is a market you are interested in opening the door...
An AVM or automated valuation model is a computer program that uses mathematical modeling and a database of existing homes to generate property appraisals. AVMs produce the Zestimate and other home value estimations seen on...
As a data rich industry, real estate is primed for machine learning. What will that look like? The amount of real estate data available to the average homebuyer has exploded in the last two decades. From...
What is an IDX Search? An IDX search is a real estate website feature that allows users to search active MLS property listings using keywords, locations, prices, and other parameters. Designed to help match homebuyers to...
Working in the real estate industry is all about generating and converting leads. In the past, real estate was a relationships business, however today, lead generating technologies have made it all the more easier to...
The Realtors Property Resource (RPR): is a comprehensive online library of property, school, demographic, neighborhood, and tax data provided exclusively to real estate agents by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). RPR is how your real...
The Internet presents a massive opportunity for real estate agents to market their listings widely and find the right buyers. But to take advantage of this opportunity you need an active, and robust web presence....
In the past, real estate marketing was all about knocking on doors and getting referrals. While this is still an important aspect of the job, it has never been easier to generate real estate leads...
Building a multisite real estate franchise does not have to be stressful business. SaaS, or Software as a Service, makes it easy. But where are such SaaS programs? You will quickly find that your options...
Facebook can be a valuable platform for real estate agents. You can use it to promote listings and content. You can also use it to develop a specialty and build a brand. But many people...
Creating a website for your real estate business has never been easier or more accessible. There are thousands of resources out there to help you and give you guidance on your digital journey. One thing...
What Is a CIE In Real Estate? A CIE is a database of commercial property listings designed to facilitate the sharing of information among agents and brokers. As a result, agents and brokers can better match...
What Is Centris? Centris is a province-wide database of property listings and consumer-facing property search website that serves all 12 real estate boards in Québec, Canada. It functions as a multiple listing service in Québec and...
We’re thrilled to introduce the latest MLS On The Fly™ technology, setting a new standard for efficiency and innovation in our products moving toward being an API-First company! Starting January 1, 2025, we will exclusively support and update products based on this advanced technology, ensuring you stay ahead with the most cutting-edge tools at your disposal.
Please note, as we embrace this new era, support for the Legacy MLS Add-on, RETS Integrations, and Data Replicator Functions will conclude on December 31, 2024. We encourage you to contact our team to discuss your migration plans, ensuring a smooth transition to the exciting possibilities with MLS On The Fly™.
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