Comments on: Are you missing lead generation opportunities with your IDX MLS search tool? http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/06/are-you-missing-lead-generation-opportunities-with-your-idx-mls-search-tool.html Technology for Real Estate Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:40:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Mike Taylor http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/06/are-you-missing-lead-generation-opportunities-with-your-idx-mls-search-tool.html#comment-60716 Mike Taylor Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:21:14 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=208#comment-60716 It interesting to see how many IDX providers there are out there now. IDX is still an essential element of any real estate agent's website. I would almost say as a real estate agent, you shouldn't have a website if you don't have an IDX search. People want to search for houses not read about how great you are. It interesting to see how many IDX providers there are out there now. IDX is still an essential element of any real estate agent's website. I would almost say as a real estate agent, you shouldn't have a website if you don't have an IDX search. People want to search for houses not read about how great you are.

]]> By: ?????????? http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/06/are-you-missing-lead-generation-opportunities-with-your-idx-mls-search-tool.html#comment-59944 ?????????? Tue, 23 Mar 2010 03:59:37 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=208#comment-59944 how does their pricing compare to the competition and who do you view as the competition. I remember looking at realbird last year. :) how does their pricing compare to the competition and who do you view as the competition. I remember looking at realbird last year. :)

]]> By: pattaya property http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/06/are-you-missing-lead-generation-opportunities-with-your-idx-mls-search-tool.html#comment-59632 pattaya property Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:03:36 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=208#comment-59632 I will find the new searching tool to use in our agent career. Thanks for good opportunity. <a href="http://www.siamoriental.co.th" rel="nofollow">pattaya realestate</a> I will find the new searching tool to use in our agent career. Thanks for good opportunity. pattaya realestate

]]> By: Brad Officer http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/06/are-you-missing-lead-generation-opportunities-with-your-idx-mls-search-tool.html#comment-45900 Brad Officer Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:13:28 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=208#comment-45900 The price is up there! I looked into this several months back for my site: <a href="http://www.bradofficer.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.bradofficer.com</a> . Just couldn't justify the price to value proposition. Great features, but was it really work an extra $60 per month over my chosen provider? I didn't think so. The price is up there! I looked into this several months back for my site: http://www.bradofficer.com . Just couldn't justify the price to value proposition. Great features, but was it really work an extra $60 per month over my chosen provider? I didn't think so.

]]> By: Elizabeth Bolton http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/06/are-you-missing-lead-generation-opportunities-with-your-idx-mls-search-tool.html#comment-44693 Elizabeth Bolton Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:51:57 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=208#comment-44693 I'm starting to feel like the choice of an IDX provider is almost as challenging as deciding which new cell phone to get. Though my current provider is less expensive - by half I think - Diverse Solutions doesn't strike me as prohibitive especially after I got a quote for more than twice the monthly cost from another provider. One of my top criteria is how flexible the custom searches are. I'm always trying to do a custom search for a particular post - and discovering that I can't fine tune the search the way I want. I don't want to switch providers and continue to have those problems or worse yet have them get worse. I'm starting to feel like the choice of an IDX provider is almost as challenging as deciding which new cell phone to get. Though my current provider is less expensive – by half I think – Diverse Solutions doesn't strike me as prohibitive especially after I got a quote for more than twice the monthly cost from another provider.

One of my top criteria is how flexible the custom searches are. I'm always trying to do a custom search for a particular post – and discovering that I can't fine tune the search the way I want. I don't want to switch providers and continue to have those problems or worse yet have them get worse.

]]> By: Judy Peterson http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/06/are-you-missing-lead-generation-opportunities-with-your-idx-mls-search-tool.html#comment-27904 Judy Peterson Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:29:29 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=208#comment-27904 I loved the DS features for IDX home search but combined with the high fees my Trend MLS has of $35 a month, it's too rich for me. I went with ihomefinder which seems to be working out nicely. I loved the DS features for IDX home search but combined with the high fees my Trend MLS has of $35 a month, it's too rich for me. I went with ihomefinder which seems to be working out nicely.

]]> By: Louisville Real Esta http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/06/are-you-missing-lead-generation-opportunities-with-your-idx-mls-search-tool.html#comment-27336 Louisville Real Esta Sun, 28 Dec 2008 11:49:44 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=208#comment-27336 Intriguing article. I think real estate MLS and IDX solutions will continue to evolve. If its of benefit to the consumer, you can bet that there will be someone there willing to provide a solution to provide it. Whatever the add-on: cost, functioning, and reliability will be the big 3 factors IMO to determine if a feature becomes "standard" in the mainstream. Intriguing article. I think real estate MLS and IDX solutions will continue to evolve. If its of benefit to the consumer, you can bet that there will be someone there willing to provide a solution to provide it. Whatever the add-on: cost, functioning, and reliability will be the big 3 factors IMO to determine if a feature becomes "standard" in the mainstream.

]]> By: Denis Sharkey http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/06/are-you-missing-lead-generation-opportunities-with-your-idx-mls-search-tool.html#comment-25171 Denis Sharkey Sat, 13 Dec 2008 13:17:17 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=208#comment-25171 Being a broker and tech guy I know prices of this type of technolgy will be coming down. I have a business partner who still works for a website company and they are about to release a similair product. Check on my website <a href="http://www.SharkHomeSearch.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.SharkHomeSearch.com</a> in a few months and you will probably see it there. Being a broker and tech guy I know prices of this type of technolgy will be coming down. I have a business partner who still works for a website company and they are about to release a similair product. Check on my website http://www.SharkHomeSearch.com in a few months and you will probably see it there.

]]> By: Kenneth Cox http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/06/are-you-missing-lead-generation-opportunities-with-your-idx-mls-search-tool.html#comment-24005 Kenneth Cox Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:08:13 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=208#comment-24005 Very impressed with this idx service. I'm planning 2008 budget for website/advertising/marketing and thinking of incorporating new idx service into site. This one seems affordable and offers multiple search features including google map options for users. Currently I'm using Wolfnet at <a href="http://www.buyandselldallas.com" rel="nofollow">www.buyandselldallas.com</a> Very impressed with this idx service. I'm planning 2008 budget for website/advertising/marketing and thinking of incorporating new idx service into site. This one seems affordable and offers multiple search features including google map options for users. Currently I'm using Wolfnet at http://www.buyandselldallas.com

]]> By: Cedar Rapids Real Es http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/06/are-you-missing-lead-generation-opportunities-with-your-idx-mls-search-tool.html#comment-20691 Cedar Rapids Real Es Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:24:58 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=208#comment-20691 I too agree with Brian's comment. The price is astronomical, albeit the features are above and beyond what other IDX solutions are providing. In my small town of Cedar Rapids, I'm finding that most IDX service providers are not already "on board" with our local MLS provider. I am struggling with finding affordability with features that will set apart my website from other brokers/Realtors. Diverse Solutions quoted me $3699 to get started because the Cedar Rapids Area Association of Realtors MLS was not a part of their system already. I too agree with Brian's comment. The price is astronomical, albeit the features are above and beyond what other IDX solutions are providing. In my small town of Cedar Rapids, I'm finding that most IDX service providers are not already "on board" with our local MLS provider. I am struggling with finding affordability with features that will set apart my website from other brokers/Realtors. Diverse Solutions quoted me $3699 to get started because the Cedar Rapids Area Association of Realtors MLS was not a part of their system already.

]]> By: Brian Wilson http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/06/are-you-missing-lead-generation-opportunities-with-your-idx-mls-search-tool.html#comment-4527 Brian Wilson Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:01:13 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=208#comment-4527 Thanks for the great interview. I think Diverse Solutions has the industry-leading IDX solution right now; however, I had "sticker shock" when they quoted the $100/mo. price. Based on the features and quality, I do not think that the service is overpriced yet they are priced 250% higher than other map-search IDX systems which caused me pause. Thanks for the great interview. I think Diverse Solutions has the industry-leading IDX solution right now; however, I had "sticker shock" when they quoted the $100/mo. price. Based on the features and quality, I do not think that the service is overpriced yet they are priced 250% higher than other map-search IDX systems which caused me pause.

]]> By: Reggie http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/06/are-you-missing-lead-generation-opportunities-with-your-idx-mls-search-tool.html#comment-3915 Reggie Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:58:25 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=208#comment-3915 Hi Bob, It's the first time I've heard of Tiger Leads. I'll take a closer look and get back to you. Reggie Hi Bob,

It's the first time I've heard of Tiger Leads. I'll take a closer look and get back to you.

Reggie

]]> By: Bob Sokoler http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/06/are-you-missing-lead-generation-opportunities-with-your-idx-mls-search-tool.html#comment-3904 Bob Sokoler Sun, 29 Jun 2008 17:31:52 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=208#comment-3904 We're also seeing some potential clients sit on the fence..waiting until the gas price crisis levels off. My wife Norine and I have traded in a gas guzzler for a hybrid SUV for our real estate team <a href="http://www.weselllouisville.com" rel="nofollow">www.weselllouisville.com</a>. Unfortunately that hybrid is underperforming. The gas millage is not what was advertised. I’m told to wait until we get 10,000 miles on it before forming a final opinion! Oh Man! We're also seeing some potential clients sit on the fence..waiting until the gas price crisis levels off. My wife Norine and I have traded in a gas guzzler for a hybrid SUV for our real estate team http://www.weselllouisville.com. Unfortunately that hybrid is underperforming. The gas millage is not what was advertised. I’m told to wait until we get 10,000 miles on it before forming a final opinion! Oh Man!

]]> By: Bob Sokoler http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/06/are-you-missing-lead-generation-opportunities-with-your-idx-mls-search-tool.html#comment-3903 Bob Sokoler Sun, 29 Jun 2008 17:15:41 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=208#comment-3903 Hi Reggie.. Great timing on your post. I've been using an IDX solution for several years: <a href="http://www.weselllouisville.com/home_search" rel="nofollow">http://www.weselllouisville.com/home_search</a> and looking for an alternative. Have you heard anything about Tiger Leads? They created a temporary test site for us: louisvillehomesearcher.com. Interesting concept don?t you think? Hi Reggie.. Great timing on your post. I've been using an IDX solution for several years: http://www.weselllouisville.com/home_search and looking for an alternative. Have you heard anything about Tiger Leads? They created a temporary test site for us: louisvillehomesearcher.com. Interesting concept don?t you think?

]]> By: Sunil Sethi http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/06/are-you-missing-lead-generation-opportunities-with-your-idx-mls-search-tool.html#comment-3865 Sunil Sethi Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:06:33 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=208#comment-3865 how does their pricing compare to the competition and who do you view as the competition. I remember looking at realbird last year. how does their pricing compare to the competition and who do you view as the competition. I remember looking at realbird last year.

]]> By: Reggie http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/06/are-you-missing-lead-generation-opportunities-with-your-idx-mls-search-tool.html#comment-3808 Reggie Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:12:13 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=208#comment-3808 Thank Nick! If you decide on going with Diverse Solutions please let us know how it works out for you. Best of luck! Reggie Thank Nick! If you decide on going with Diverse Solutions please let us know how it works out for you. Best of luck!

Reggie

]]> By: Nick Bastian http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/06/are-you-missing-lead-generation-opportunities-with-your-idx-mls-search-tool.html#comment-3783 Nick Bastian Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:25:57 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=208#comment-3783 Reggie.. Thanks, this was very well presented and informative. I have been looking in to a couple of IDX options. Diverse Solutions sounds like a great tool. Re: "Stay tuned as we have more coming!" - I'm all ears. :-) Reggie.. Thanks, this was very well presented and informative. I have been looking in to a couple of IDX options. Diverse Solutions sounds like a great tool.

Re: "Stay tuned as we have more coming!" – I'm all ears. :-)

]]> By: Reggie http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/06/are-you-missing-lead-generation-opportunities-with-your-idx-mls-search-tool.html#comment-3704 Reggie Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:25:18 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=208#comment-3704 Hey Stan, I agree with you. online home search, like most Internet technologies has really exploded with cool features. Stay tuned as we have more coming! Best regards, Reggie Hey Stan,

I agree with you. online home search, like most Internet technologies has really exploded with cool features. Stay tuned as we have more coming!

Best regards,

Reggie

]]> By: Stan http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/06/are-you-missing-lead-generation-opportunities-with-your-idx-mls-search-tool.html#comment-3690 Stan Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:57:04 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=208#comment-3690 It's amazing how home search has developed over the past decade. Currently I use a very simplistic approach to home search on my website because that's what was avaliable when I started in the industry. I may need to see what I can do to update. Great post. It's amazing how home search has developed over the past decade. Currently I use a very simplistic approach to home search on my website because that's what was avaliable when I started in the industry. I may need to see what I can do to update. Great post.

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