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RETS Download Client Strategies Topics

RETS Download Client Strategies Topics. New Topic. Look for “Metadata Aware” solutions You have many alternatives Pros & Cons of each Who’s using RETS? Introduce RETS Client - MRIS Conduit. Kevin McQueen. Yogi Schulz. Metadata Aware. Metadata is information about data

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RETS Download Client Strategies Topics

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  1. RETS Download Client StrategiesTopics New Topic • Look for “Metadata Aware” solutions • You have many alternatives • Pros & Cons of each • Who’s using RETS? • Introduce RETS Client - MRIS Conduit Kevin McQueen Yogi Schulz

  2. Metadata Aware • Metadata is information about data • RETS golden nugget • Aware / adapts to data changes • Security Benefits: • Supports multiple data sets • Restrict access to data Metadata defines & communicates what’s available

  3. RETS ClientsMLS Alternatives • 1. Just Say No … • 2. Third parties include as integrated solution: • ShowingTime, Top Producer, Supra, WyldFyre • 3. Your MLS vendor may offer one • 4. Develop or acquire • 5. MRIS Conduit You have many choices

  4. Pros Least cost option No support (staff) required Cons Limits service to your customers Reduces your competitive advantages May not meet some customer’s needs RETS Client (1) Just Say No

  5. Pros Less MLS support required Should play well with 3rd party application 3rd party should provide support Growing in numbers Cons Limited to single application Does not address needs of brokers/agents - “how do I access the data?” It may not work with multiple MLSs RETS Client(2) Third Party Bundle

  6. Pros One call / vendor for support - less finger pointing More likely to work with vendor’s RETS server Cons Vendor may not offer one Potential additional costs to MLS May not work for brokers accessing multiple MLSs RETS Client (3) Your MLS Vendor May Offer One

  7. Pros Maximum control over quality and features Can offer greater control over data MRIS did it to reduce support costs - only way to access data Cons Time and cost to develop or acquire Hire or contract with software developers RETS Client(4) Develop Your Own

  8. Pros No cost solution Growing user base Works with multiple RETS service providers Metadata Aware - supports data changes MLS staff can use it Cons Limited tech support for non-MRIS members If data customers use it, MLS Staff will be expected to support RETS Client (5) MRIS Conduit

  9. MRIS Conduit How Can MLS Use It? • Become familiar with your RETS server & metadata • Verify the security of your RETS service • See what your data customers see • Export data for MLS use - what and when you need • Increase your knowledge, capabilities & value Learn more about RETS

  10. MRIS Conduit – Add Provider

  11. MRIS Conduit – Update Metadata

  12. MRIS Conduit – Build Search

  13. MRIS Conduit – Select Fields

  14. MRIS Conduit – Flexible Scheduling Option

  15. MRIS Conduit View Results in Excel

  16. MRIS Conduit – Log Files

  17. MRIS Conduit - Help

  18. OpportunitiesMRIS Conduit • Once you become familiar with Conduit - • Consider recommending it to some of your data customers • Helps you by providing a more complete RETS solution for those that don’t want to develop a RETS client on their own Download www.mris.com

  19. Who’s Using RETS Clients? Supra

  20. TopicSummary • Look for “Metadata Aware” solutions • You have many alternatives • RETS Client - MRIS Conduit easy to use • MLS staff can use it and learn • Questions • Break • Panel Discussion Time

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