How can I set up an IDX search on my Web site?

If your MLS has enabled IDX Smart Framing: You can offer a public search of live MLS listings right on your own Web site.

To set up an IDX smart-framed search

For Brokers:

  1. From the Admin pull-down menu, choose Office Menu, then select Modify Office Information.

  2. Locate the "Hyperlink for IDX framed solution" near the bottom of the page. Use your mouse to highlight the red text, then choose Edit, Copy. (Note: If this hyperlink text does not display, check with your MLS board staff to see if IDX is available.)

  3. Paste this hyperlink text into an e-mail message to your Webmaster, or directly into your Web site. Attach the hyperlink to a button, graphic or link labeled "Search for Properties" or whatever you choose.

For Agents:

  1. From the Admin pull-down menu, choose Modify Your Information.

  2. Locate the "Hyperlink for IDX framed solution" near the bottom of the page. Use your mouse to highlight the red text, then choose Edit, Copy. (Note: If it does not display, check with your broker. It may be that your MLS does not offer agent-level IDX. If it is available, then your broker needs to authorize this feature for an individual agent.)

  3. Paste this hyperlink text into an e-mail message to your Webmaster, or directly into your Web site. Attach the hyperlink to a button, graphic or link labeled "Search for Properties" or whatever you choose.

See also

Customizing your IDX search

What is IDX?