Why Data Dictionary and the RESO Web API are important
This year will be seen at as a watershed moment for real estate technology, after years of fragmentation across MLSs the industry is finally embracing two key standards which will improve the way...
View ArticleRETS Access: Time-saving questions to ask your MLS
Getting a data feed for real estate listings can be challenging if you’re new to real estate technology and how MLSes handle data access. Knowing what to expect and what questions to ask can help save...
View ArticleBig List of Real Estate APIs
A couple of months ago I ran into this request from Ryan Delk on Twitter: Is there an API that returns the number of bedrooms in a given address? Like @clearbit for real estate. — Ryan Delk (@delk)...
View ArticleIs there a national MLS?
Running a real estate API company I’ll often get this common question/request from eager real estate technology startups about a National MLS. “Hi we’re trying to create a real estate portal, how can...
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Gone in 3 Seconds: Buyers ditch slow real estate websites
3 seconds . . . That’s how long you have before a significant number of web users leave your site, over 40% according to KissMetrics. Unfortunately a lot of realtor websites take much longer to load....
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Lots of real estate firms are still ignoring mobile
Despite over 50% of buyers use a mobile website or application in their home search, a shocking amount of realtors have not optimized their websites for mobile. Since 2008 mobile usage has increased...
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Frustration-free IDX
When most real estate agents think of IDX, frustration and pain come to mind. In talking with Rets Rabbit customers, we’ve encountered all of the common complaints about IDX: confusing interfaces stuck...
View ArticleGet FREE MLS access to develop your web or mobile app!
A catch-22 for real estate tech companies has been easy, free access real estate MLS access to develop web or mobile apps. MLSs usually require you to be working with a brokerage/agent customer before...
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Wait! Is IDX the data feed you need?
Your MLS might have more data feeds than just IDX, learn what they are before you apply © 2020 Patrick Pohler There are many different types of real estate data feeds you could potentially request...
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Listings are NOT Properties
When I started working at realtor.com, a colleague who had been working in real estate tech for a long time told me something very useful that I’ll never forget. It’s one of the first things I now say...
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