IDX SERVICES

idx@bayeast.org

IDX: Internet Data Exchange” (“IDX”) is a means by which listing brokers permit limited electronic display and delivery of their Active, Pending, and sold listing data, in accordance with the IDX rules, by other participating Broker Participants and R.E. Subscribers via the following authorized mediums under said Broker Participants and R.E. Subscribers control: websites, mobile apps and audio devices.

VOW: A Virtual Office Website (“VOW”) is a Participant’s Internet website, or a feature of a Participant’s website, through which the Participant is capable of providing real estate brokerage services to consumers with whom the Participant has first established a broker-consumer relationship (as defined by state law) where the consumer has the opportunity to search MLS Listing Information, subject to the Participant’s oversight, supervision, and accountability. A non-principal broker or sales licensee affiliated with a Participant (i.e., Subscriber) may, with his or her Participant’s consent, operate a VOW. Any VOW of a Subscriber is subject to the Participant’s oversight, supervision, and accountability.

Broker Back Office (BBO) – “BBO Use” means the use of BBO Data by the participant and subscribers affiliated with the participant for the purpose of broker management systems that display only to the participant or subscriber, CRM, and transaction management tools that only exposes data to the participant subscriber.

Brokerage Data Only – listing data of the Brokerage only

Do I need to be a member of Bay East MLS to apply for IDX Service?
Yes.

Do I need to pay for IDX Service?
IDX is a MLS member benefit and provided to members at no cost; however, you are responsible for the fees if the vendor you choose charges for their services.

How long does it take for my website to be approved?
If the vendor is an approved vendor, once the application has been submitted, it takes about 2 to 4 business days to get approval.

If there is pending item(s) that the IDX vendor needs to correct, approval will be issued once all pending items have been cleared. Pending applications will be kept for ten (10) business days only.

If the vendor is not an approved vendor, it might take 3 to 4 weeks for the vendor to be approved.

I changed Office, do I need to submit a new IDX application if the vendor is the same?
Yes.

I need to change my website address (URL), do I need to submit a new IDX application?
Yes.

Could I have different IDX websites with different approved IDX vendors?
Yes. Each IDX application is allowed for two URLs with the same approved vendor. Different IDX vendors required separate IDX applications.

I find a great IDX vendor I would like to hire to set up my IDX site, what should I do?
Have the vendor contact us at idx@bayeast.org and we will guide them on the approval process.