Managing MLS Feed Settings for Your Frontend Website

Why This Feature Matters

MLS Feed Settings give you flexible control over the listings shown on your site. You can:

 

• Limit listings by region to focus on your target market.

• Remove rental properties if you don’t work those leads.

• Set a default map view for better user experience.

• Customize SEO fields to improve discoverability.

• Rename and reorder property types for clarity.

 

 

Step-by-Step Instructions

 

Accessing MLS® Feed Settings

 

• Only Primary Managers and Manager-level Users can access this feature.

• Navigate to the Admin Dashboard and select MLS Feed Settings.

 

 

Available Tabs and How to Use Them

 

1. Geographic Restrictions

    

   • Choose specific states and counties to limit what listings show.

   • Settings can be applied per MLS® if multiple MLS®s are active.

    

2. Default Map Search

    

   • Set the default location and zoom level for your advanced search map view.

   • Customizable per MLS®.

    

3. Fallback Results

    

   • If a saved search shows zero results, enable fallback listings within a specified radius.

    

4. Property Settings

    

   • Select which property types appear on your site and rename/reorder them.

   • Set a minimum listing price for visibility in search results.

   • Choose from three open house settings:

      

     1. Show all open houses (default)

     2. Only show featured listing open houses

     3. Hide all open houses

      

    

5. Contact Info

    

   • Add Agent/Board IDs and Office IDs to associate listings.

   • Customize the default photo, name, and phone number shown to unregistered visitors.

    

6. Search Tool Settings

    

   • Customize widgets on listing detail pages (e.g., contact info, schedule a tour).

   • Set default view mode: list or gallery.

   • Choose which name displays for featured listings.

    

7. Similar Listings Criteria

    

   • Control the filters used for displaying related listings under a property detail.

    

8. Meta Tags

    

   • Edit meta title, description, and keywords using variables like {address}, {city}, {MLS}.

    

9. MLS® Display Names

    

   • Rename MLS® regions as they appear on your site (e.g., “GLAR” to “Louisville”).

    

10. Property Listing Detail SEO

     

    • Customize the ‘About’ section using merge fields. See full guide.

     

 

 

Best Practices

 

• Review changes on mobile to ensure optimal layout across devices.

• Use specific and branded MLS® display names to enhance client recognition.

• Apply Geo Restrictions to cut down irrelevant inquiries and boost conversion.

 

 

Troubleshooting Common Issues

 

• Can’t access MLS Feed Settings? — Ensure you’re logged in as a Manager or Primary Manager.

• Changes not reflecting on site? — Refresh your site cache or wait a few minutes for updates to take effect.

 

 

FAQs

 

Can I apply different settings to different MLS®s?

Yes, most tabs allow customization per MLS®, including region filters and map settings.

 

Why aren’t open houses showing on my site?

Check the open house settings under the Property Settings tab and ensure they’re not disabled.

 

What’s the fallback radius used for?

It ensures similar listings show when a saved search would otherwise display no results.