API Requests

1. Brokers/Agents must have their IDX vendor request the API data via the FBS Spark DataMart.
2. Once the request is initiated by the Vendor, the Agreement is signed by the Broker, Agent (if applicable), the Vendor accessing the data and populating it onto the website, and is finally authorized by the MMBOR MLS Admin.
3. MMBORMLS does not charge its MLS Participants/Subscribers a fee for data. However, the Vendor you seek to assist in displaying and accessing the data will be charging you for their services.
4. Keep in mind when selecting a Vendor to find one who is adept specifically in accessing and utilizing APIs if pursuing this option.

FBS – FlexMLS (MMBOR’s MLS vendor) offers an array of IDX options. Check out the links below to learn more about each option to determine which is the best fit. Pursuing a paid FBS – FlexMLS IDX product option may be more suitable than pursuing the RETS method noted previously if your Website/IDX Vendor is not pursuing the Spark API DataMart options:

Deliver YOUR data Only.

If you are a Broker and your needs go beyond the purposes and requirements of IDX display, the Broker Data Release Agreement will provide your own Brokerage Listing Data to send to a third-party for uses beyond IDX.

This agreement may be used by a Brokerage to send their own data, and solely their own data, to a third-party for syndication or other third party uses not specifically described and/or required by MLS rules (such as portals or listing syndication services) at the request of the broker and the MLS does not have an MLS-enterprise data license with that third party.

The Broker Data Release Agreement sets forth the terms on which MMBOR will send a firm's own listings to a third party. This agreement is executed by a broker only, or a salesperson with their broker's approval. The agreement also describes what third party the broker wants the data sent to. Each agreement is good for one data feed, i.e., the broker (or salesperson) will need to execute a new agreement for each third party to which it wants to send data.

If you need to send a third-party your own brokerage data that goes beyond the scope of IDX, please email liz@cbormls.com to request the necessary Broker Data Release Agreement paperwork for review and completion.