What can we help you with?
How the RLS works and how to join
- What is the REBNY Listing Service (RLS)?
- How long does it take for my listing to reach other firms?
- I’m a new agent/sales associate, how do I join RLS?
- I changed firms. How do I ensure my listings are associated with my new firm?
- What are the Jurisdictions of the RLS?
- Why must my firm participate in the RLS?
- Are exclusive listings posted on the REBNY website?
- How do I send/receive exclusive listings?
How to send your listings to hundreds of publishers
- What is listing syndication?
- What is the difference between syndication and IDX?
- How will sites that charge for listings/promotional ads be handled?
- How will owners and the public learn of REBNY's syndication service?
- Agent has one listing that should not be syndicated, is that possible?
- Is there a new method for my listings to be apart of this service?
- How much does syndication cost?
- How do I sign up to participate in RLS syndication?
How agents & brokers can show listings on their sites
- What is IDX?
- Can I use the IDX feed to send listings to other websites and portals?
- My seller does not want their listings advertised on other websites. Can I make this listing not appear in IDX?
- How can I have IDX as integrated into my website?
- What is the difference between a VOW and a traditional broker website?
- What is a Virtual Office Website?
- What are the rules of IDX?
- How can I get my listing to be part of IDX feeds?
Helpful Links
| RLS Partner Type | Portal | IDX | VOW | Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who can apply? | Anyone | Brokerage firms & Salespersons | Brokerage firms & Salespersons | Companies providing products for brokerages & salespersons |
| Listings | All active listings from brokerage firms that opt-in to send to you | Listings are limited to results matching your end user’s search criteria | Listings are limited to results matching your end user’s search criteria | Either all active listings, or listings from customer firms that you contract with |
| Display Rights | All listing information is publicly visible | All listing information is publicly visible | Listing information must be password protected | Only available to customers of your product |
| Data fields | # | ## | ### | #### |
| Cost | None | $ | $ | Based on number of REBNY member users |
| Required Approval | RLS & Residential Boards of Directors | None, provided eligibility is met | None, provided eligibility is met | If all active listings, Residential Board of Directors; Otherwise, as dictated by your customer |