rets download client strategies topics

1

RETS Client Strategies

RETS Download Client StrategiesTopics

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

RETS Client Strategies

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 Client Strategies

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

RETS Client Strategies

RETS Client (1) Just Say No

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

5

RETS Client Strategies

RETS Client(2) Third Party Bundle

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

6

RETS Client Strategies

RETS Client (3) Your MLS Vendor May Offer One

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

7

RETS Client Strategies

RETS Client(4) Develop Your Own

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

8

RETS Client Strategies

RETS Client (5) MRIS Conduit

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

9

RETS Client Strategies

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

RETS Client Strategies

MRIS Conduit – Add Provider

11

RETS Client Strategies

MRIS Conduit – Update Metadata

12

RETS Client Strategies

MRIS Conduit – Build Search

13

RETS Client Strategies

MRIS Conduit – Select Fields

14

RETS Client Strategies

MRIS Conduit – Flexible Scheduling Option

15

RETS Client Strategies

MRIS Conduit View Results in Excel

16

RETS Client Strategies

MRIS Conduit – Log Files

17

RETS Client Strategies

MRIS Conduit - Help

18

RETS Client Strategies

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

RETS Client Strategies

Who’s Using RETS Clients?

Supra

20

RETS Client Strategies

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