What are the IDX Advantages?
The are a number of advantages to incorporate IDX into your site. A quick list is:
a) Customers able to view all MLS listings on your site and contact you for
information therefore, you represent the buyer.
b) Increase content on you site so search engines value your site.
c) Have an advantage over your competitors.
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Custome IDX Feed vs. NNEREN frames.
Unlike a NNEREN frames, all listing inquiries are sent to you, not the listing
agent. If you use NNEREN frames, a potential visitor to your site, may contact
directly the listing agent rather then you to obtain more information on a propety.
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Why Choose Us?
We go several steps beyond simply listing properties. We take IDX listings,
make them easy to find and package them together intelligently with your name,
your logo, your email, your phone number and even headers and colors of your site
ON EVERY PROPERTY. We abide by the strict NNEREN agreements while at the
same time display properties effectively on your website so that you get
increased web traffic, increased leads, increased sales, and ultimately increased
income. We can work with you, your web developer or we can design a unique site
specific for you.
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How does IDX work?
IDX is the process that converts the MLS listing database to a database that
can be integrated within any website. We accomplishes this process for you
daily and automatically, without any maintenance on your end.
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How can I add IDX to my existing website?
This is what we specialize in! Our staff can work with you, or your designer and
get IDX on almost any existing website. Implementation of the IDX data can be
accomplished in several ways. Before you get too excited, there are a few forms
we will need to send you. NNEREN requires you fill out paperwork and get authorized
to receive the IDX data.
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Can I add IDX to my client's web site (I am a web developer)?
We sure can!. We can work with you on incorporate IDX into your client's site.
You can offer this service to your clients without them even know about us. You
design their site, then we base our IDX feed based on your design and let you
incorporate the IDX feed into your client's site. FYI: We will not use your
clients contact information to contact the client directly without first
coordinating with you.
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I'm a Broker. How can I take advantage of NNEREN's IDX?
You are probably already participating since your listings are being displayed on
other websites. The next step is to add IDX to your website to start capturing
leads much like your competitors have been doing. We can work with you or your
website developer to get IDX delivered to your website.
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I'm an Agent. How can I get NNEREN's IDX?
Yes. When you are ready to get stared, we can work with you or your website
developer to get IDX delivered to you.
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Why would I want to display someone else’s listings on my website?
When you display these listings on your site, you give consumers one more reason
to keep coming back to your site. Your site, and thus you, become a tremendous
resource for home buyers in your area. Plus, homebuyers today are looking for
information. Adding IDX to your website can help answer some of the questions
about what homes are available in the MLS.
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Why should I care about Broker Reciprocity?
Broker Reciprocity allows for the greatest amount of exposure for property
listings. The power of the Internet, combined with the power of IDX has seriously
leveled the playing field and helped to maximize the visibility of listings.
If you don’t display IDX on your website, potential buyers are probably not going
to frequent your site in favor of your competition.........who does provide these
search tools.
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Who governs Broker Reciprocity?
Broker Reciprocity is governed at the national level by NAR and NNEREN policies.
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What is the general level of participation in an any MLS IDX program?
Based on experience, we believe the average participation rates nationwide are
somewhere in the 80-85% range.
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Does the IDX data contain any confidential information?
No. The IDX data fields available for display to the public are approved by the
board/MLS and do not contain confidential information.
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Is it required to identify the listing firm information on search results?
Yes. NNEREN required to display the listing Broker or Agent name. Because of
this we attempt to place this information at the very bottom of the page in an
inconspicuous location.
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How often do you update the data?
We try as hard as we can to get a new set of data multiple times a day. In some
rare cases photos are delayed for more than 24 hours only because they are not
immediately available to us.
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I don't have a website but I want to get started. Can you help me?
No problem. We have the skills to provide you with a fantastic new website.
Plus, we have worked with several very talented and motivated web developers and
designers and will gladly help you contact them if you prefer. Also, we can work
with any web designer you decide to design your site.
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Should I build my own website?
We strongly suggest you to seek the help of a professional web developer. While
construction of a site on your own is likely to be the least expensive option,
we recommend sticking to what you do best: selling real estate. Leave the web
development to the people who design and build websites for a living.
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Do I have options for a website?
Yes. In our experience, a real estate website comes down to two basic choices: template
or custom. Template: Quick to setup (some providers offer self-setup) and can be
delivered with a minimal initial cost. However, it is likely your template will
not be too different than the thousands or tens of thousands of other templates
out there. And remember, you get what you pay for. Templates offer the least
customization or site design/layout. Custom: For those willing to make the
investment in a full featured custom website, you can and probably will get access
to many options. A custom designed, hand built website will give you and the end
user (the home buyers) a richer, fuller experience.
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Can I incorporate rental properties into my website?
Yes. We have build a system that allow you to enter rental properties and incorporate
them on you site. In addition, all your rental properties will be listed to a number of
other web site like: NHVT Classifieds,
Upper Valley Rentals, and
Rent NHVT.
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Can I add special information on properties into my website?
Yes. We offer a service that allow you to add a number of information on properties
that you are the listing Broker/Agent. Some examples are:
a) A Link to a Brochure for the Home and the Area/City.
b) A Link to a Website dedicated to the property and the Area/City.
c) A Link to a Video for the property and the Area/City.
d) A Link to a document for the property and the Area/City.
and many more specialized links for the property and the Area/City.
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