IDX Exchange -- right section?

[pypedev]

I have a current prospect for developing a new website. The web site is for a real estate agency. They would like to incorporate the MLS database into their website using IDX Exchange. I have been searching over the internet and have not found any information on this. I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction. I would think that the MLS database would use some form of SQL. I just need to figure out the instructions on how to use it...etc. All help is really appreciated. Thanks

Laremy

[silverbullet24]

what format will they provide data? via ftp? via rets queries? I've done this before using the ftp method where they push tab/comma seperated text files. you have to write some database methods to get the data into the db. my experience has been very messy data (surprising since it must come out of their db..)

are you planning to use ms sql? mysql? other?

[frobn]

I have a current prospect for developing a new website. The web site is for a real estate agency. They would like to incorporate the MLS database into their website using IDX Exchange. I have been searching over the internet and have not found any information on this. I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction. I would think that the MLS database would use some form of SQL. I just need to figure out the instructions on how to use it...etc. All help is really appreciated. Thanks

LaremyIDX to Web MLS is straight forward. Once you have the IDX feed from the local MLS you need to covert the fields from their format to sql and export it to your database tables. The 3 basic functions you will need to program are.
1. Searching - The search criteria such as location, price, beds, baths, etc
2. Search results - brief summaries of each listing
3. Listing display - full information of the listing.

You need any assistance send me PM or email.

Regards,
Frank