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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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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MRIS Conduit – Add Provider
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MRIS Conduit – Update Metadata
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MRIS Conduit – Build Search
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MRIS Conduit – Select Fields
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MRIS Conduit – Flexible Scheduling Option
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MRIS Conduit View Results in Excel
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MRIS Conduit – Log Files
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MRIS Conduit - Help
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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
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Who’s Using RETS Clients?
Supra
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TopicSummary
Look for “Metadata Aware” solutions
You have many alternatives
RETS Client - MRIS Conduit easy to use
MLS staff can use it and learn
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