Adrian Esquivel
November 12, 2009
Articles

How IDX Solutions Power Websites for Real Estate Agents

In today's real estate market consumers want to search properties and get detailed property information with all the data they need to make an informed decision on a home. IDX stands for "Internet Data Exchange" commonly called Broker Reciprocity, and is the next stage in the evolution of the MLS. IDX is the primary means of enhancing cooperation between REALTORS to facilitate the purchase and sale of real estate property.IDX gives MLS Participants the tools they need to display each others' listings on their Internet websites. Under the IDX real estate system, brokers exchange consent to display each others listings on the Internet. You have full control over which real estate listings you display. Adding a MLS search (IDX) to your existing site is the fastest and easiest way to boost your business! In today's real estate market having an IDX solution that includes interactive mapping, saved searches and email notifications is a necessity that all real estate agents must offer. With IDX, agents can offer their clients greater service while optimizing their own exposure and leads.You must think that maintaining a web site with so many features will be a little complex and require that you have previous knowledge of computer programming. This is not the case at all. It's simple, and requires very little time. Maintaining a web site can be a tough task especially when you have clients to satisfy, homes to show, and a hectic daily routine. Using Webservices with IDX can automate your web site's content and offer visitors to your site a true interactive experience. Every site needs content! Content is the reason your users will keep coming back, but it requires a lot of time and money to keep fresh and up to date. IDX Web Services makes it simple - full content delivered seamlessly to your site. Fresh content brings your website to life, and your site will attract more users and keep them. IDX Webservices will keep your site content fresh, updating your site whenever you want.TECKpert offers customized IDX Solutions for Real Estate Broker's and Agents. Contact us to find out more.