MLS Data Feeds

See a Diagram of the Data Feed Types

REALTORS® Association of Maui offers four types of data feeds to our members. They are shown below in order of complexity, simple to complex.

• IDX - Smart Frame - Smart dynamic link to our Active Listing Database, updated several times a day, includes up to 30 photos per listing. Limited number of fields are displayed.
  Implementation ranges from five simple hyper links to passing specific custom search queries linked to a button.
  Five simple links are Search Form, Map Search, New Listings, Featured (Agent's) Listings and Open Houses.
  The display form's colors and background can be adjusted to match the look and feel of your website.
  Currently over 350 agents subscribe to this and generate over 1 million search requests per month.
  Easy to implement
  Cost - $50 setup, $35 month

Sample Agent/Office Sites using WebSearch:
http://www.jimwagner.com 
http://www.dolphinmaui.com
http://itsmaui.com/

• IDX - XML Feed - Dynamic link to our Active Listing Database.
  Direct queries against our Active Listing Database, totally customizable with more complex programming required on subscriber's website to "catch" data stream components sent from our server and assemble the display. License agreement required.
  Professional programming by your website developer is required on Agent Page server to set up, low ongoing maintenance required once set up.
  Cost - $50 setup, $35 month

Technical Info regarding XML feed:
http://websearch.ramaui.com/TempXML.html

• IDX - RETS Feed - Your website developer builds and maintains a database of active listings.  That database is updated by direct queries against our Active Listing Database (currently using RETS version 1.5).  License agreement required.
  Professional programming required on Agent Page server to set up.
  Cost - $150 setup, $100 month
  
  Information regarding RETS specifications:
  http://rets.org/
   
• IDX - Broker RETS Feed - Your website developer builds and maintains a database of the subscribing Broker's listings. Includes only listings for the Broker's Office/Firm, however can include any or all statuses (Active, Sold, Expired, Canceled, etc).  Includes all fields in all listings belonging to the office and/or firm.  Does not include any listings from other companies.
  Cost - Free
   
• VOW [Virtual Office Website] - RETS data feed of ALL Listings in MLS Database [all data fields except expiration date].
  You build, maintain, host and serve up the database.
  This requires a special license agreement.
  Most complex professional programming required due to use of all data fields and volume of listings. Constant ongoing maintenance required to update data once set up.
  Cost - $1,000 setup, $500 month.
  
  For more information regarding any of these options, please contact Terry@RAMaui.com.