Internet Data Exchange (IDX) allows Brokerages, through reciprocal agreements, to advertise their active listings on each other's websites. Internet Data Exchange is now being offered in RETS (Real Estate Transaction Standard) format.
IDX RETS provides all Brokerages that have completed the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) Data Agreement access to the available listings data for all opted-in Brokerages via a RETS client program. The Brokerage/Member can access the system themselves or they can designate a third party to do it for them. The designated third party can access the IDX Data via a RETS client, and download the available listing information for processing and subsequent presentation on the Member/Brokerage website(s).
Members/Brokerages already participating in the current IDX will still be able to utilize the original Frame embeddable solution; however, they now have the ability to also utilize the IDX RETS access to download the IDX data.
IDX RETS access will require that the Brokerage has signed the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) Data Agreement, in order for the Members of the Brokerages to participate.
PLEASE NOTE: TRREB will provide support for IDX RETS Data, however, the selection/setup/administration of any RETS Client Software will be the responsibility of the participating Brokerage/Members.
You can easily begin the agreement online through the TRREB Online Agreement System
For more information on this new service, please contact the TRREB Administrator, at TRREB at 416-443-8131 or dataagreements@trebnet.com.