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Old 09-14-2006, 06:42 AM
frobn
 
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Default Understanding listing management - basic functions

You now have the IDX feed which contains the raw data of all the listings in your local MLS and what you do with it depends on the listing management script you choose. There are several existing scripts or you can roll you own. The biggest IDX mistake Realtors and programmers make is not presenting listing information in a user friendly manner which is due to not having an understanding of the basic lising management functions which are:

1. Search - users select criteria such as price, type of property, beds, baths, location, etc that meet their needs. It is necessary to have sufficient criteria to narrow search results without overwhelming customers Example of a search page...

2. Search results - a summary of the properties that meet the users search criteria displayed in pages of 10-12 properties. Example of search results

3. Listing details - a detailed view of a selected property often presented with several photos of the property. example of listing view with slide show

more to follow....
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