DATA FEEDS

What is a data feed?

A data feed is a defined set of listing data from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) provided to a brokerage, agent, vendor, or other authorized entity. The data feed is delivered via WebAPI. You can learn more about Trestles WebAPI here.

What is a data feed license?

The data feed license authorizes an Agent, Broker, or Technology Providers to receive listing content from Charlottesville area Association of REALTORS® (CAAR), Greater Augusta Association of REALTORS® (GAAR), and the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Area Association of REALTORS® (HRAR) for use as defined by the terms of the license. Access to CAAR-GAAR-HRAR data will not be granted until an agreement is in place with both the Technology Providers and a participating Brokerage.

What listing data feeds are available?

CAAR-GAAR-HRAR offers feeds for the Internet Data Exchange (IDX), Internet Data Exchange+ (IDX+), Virtual Office Website (VOW), and Brokerage Back Office products.

The lDX WebAPI Data Feed that supports the latest RESO Data Dictionary standard. This data product offers access to the listing content that is most often used to create “home” search internet products. The listing content in this data product includes only OnMarket listings excluding “Coming Soon” Lisitngs.

The IDX+ WebAPI data product offers all of the content included in the lDX WebAPI data feed PLUS three (3) years of Sold data.

The Virtual Office Website WebAPI (or VOW WebAPI ) data product gives access to the content necessary to provide virtual office real estate services to your buyer and seller clients. The listing content provided with this data product contains listing information and media content from IDX+ WebAPI feed with the addition of expired listings and six (6) years of sold data. Because of the potentially sensitive nature of this off-market data, VOW listings are not open to the general public. Instead it is a requirement that a client-agent relationship be established before a user gains access to the VOW. This can take the form of forced registration pop-up or a login gateway on the VOW site.

The Brokerage Back Office product includes more sensitive listing information, including listing expiration dates. No public record information is given. The Back Office data product allows brokers to streamline back-office brokerage functions by importing CAAR-GAAR-HRAR listings associated with the firm into listing management and accounting tools, and displays the firm’s active listings on the firm’s website. The Back Office product is not available for agents. The listing content provided in this data product includes all listing statuses but is limited to individual brokerages.

The Back Office Feed for Technology Providers product enables technology providers to manage on behalf of a Broker(s). 

What vendor handles data feeds for CAAR-GAAR-HRAR? 

Data feed registration, billing, and technical support are handled through Trestle. 

How do I get started as a Broker or Agent?

• Brokers:
  • If the Technology Provider of your choice is already in Trestle, please have them initiate a Data License Agreement (DLA) with you in Trestle.
  • If the Technology Provider of your choice has not yet registered in Trestle, please have them email us at idx@caar.com so that we can walk them through becoming an approved CAAR-GAAR-HRAR Technology Provider.
  • Once the Technology Provider is approved, they will be able to initiate a DLA in Trestle.
  • Once initiated, the DLA will be signed by the Technology Provider, you, and any agents that are being added to the license. Invitations to sign the DLA will be sent via Authentisign.
  • The CAAR-GAAR-HRAR signatory will review the DLA.
  • All parties will be notified by email when the agreement is approved.
• Agents:
  • Note: Please note that your broker must have an active IDX agreement with your Technology Provider of choice to receive a feed.
  • If the Technology Provider of your choice is already in Trestle, please have them initiate a Data License Agreement (DLA) with you in Trestle.
  • If the Technology Provider of your choice has not yet registered in Trestle, please have them email us at idx@caar.com so that we can walk them through becoming an approved CAAR-GAAR-HRAR Technology Provider.
  • Once the Technology Provider is approved, they will be able to initiate a DLA in Trestle.
  • Once initiated, the DLA will be signed by the Technology Provider, you, and any agents that are being added to the license. Invitations to sign the DLA will be sent via Authentisign.
  • The CAAR-GAAR-HRAR signatory will review the DLA.
  • All parties will be notified by email when the agreement is approved.

I’m a new Technology Provider, how do I get started?

• Note: If you are not yet registered in Trestle, please email us at idx@caar.com about becoming an approved CAAR-GAAR-HRAR MLS Technology Provider.
• Initiate a Data License Agreement (DLA) Request for a data feed in Trestle.
• Invite the Broker and Agent (if applicable) when initiating the DLA request. Invitations to sign the DLA will be sent via Authentisign.
• The CAAR-GAAR-HRAR MLS signatory will review the DLA.
• All parties will be notified by email when the agreement is approved.

What are the applicable fees?

CAAR-GAAR-HRAR charges a $650 annual fee to the Technology Providers handling the data for brokers and agents. If the Brokerage will be handling the feed directly without the assistance of a third-party vendor, then the Brokerage will be responsible for the payment. No annual fee will be charged for Back Office feeds by CAAR-GAAR-HRAR. New vendors will be charged a one-time set-up fee of $350. Trestle Service Fees can be accessed here and are separate from fees charged by CAAR-GAAR-HRAR.

In what format is the data distributed?

CAAR-GAAR-HRAR distributes listing data and photos exclusively through WebAPI. IDX and VOW data feed display requirements can be found in the current MLS Rules and Regulations found here. You can learn more about Trestles WebAPI here.

Who do I contact with questions?

If a Technology Provider is not registered in Trestle and want to become an approved Technology provider for CAAR-GAAR-HRAR, please email idx@caar.com. The IDX administrator will respond to you as quickly as possible during business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST.

For registration, billing and technical support questions please reach out to TrestleSupport@corelogic.com You can learn more about Trestles WebAPI here.