FW Real Estate – Documentation

MLS/IDX/XML Integration Service

FW Real Estate does not include a built-in plugin for importing property listings from external data feeds. If your workflow requires automatic synchronisation with an MLS board, an IDX provider, or any XML/CSV data source, this can be handled through a custom development service offered by the Fastw3b team.

What the Service Covers

The integration service is a bespoke solution built around your specific data source and requirements. Typical use cases include:

• Importing listings from an MLS (Multiple Listing Service) feed
• Connecting to an IDX (Internet Data Exchange) provider
• Parsing and importing property data from XML or CSV files delivered by a third-party system
• Scheduled or on-demand synchronisation to keep listings current

Because data formats, field mappings, and update frequencies vary significantly between providers, a single off-the-shelf plugin cannot reliably serve every case. A custom integration is scoped to match your feed's exact structure and your site's field configuration.

How to Request the Service

To enquire about a custom MLS/IDX/XML integration, contact the Fastw3b team directly. When reaching out, provide as much detail as possible about your requirements:

1. The name and type of your data provider or feed format (MLS board, IDX platform, XML/CSV specification)
2. A sample of the data file or feed URL if available
3. The fields you need mapped to FW Real Estate property fields, including any custom fields you have created
4. How frequently listings should be updated (real-time, hourly, daily, etc.)
5. Any specific rules for handling new listings, price changes, status updates, or removed listings

Contact options and response times are listed on the Fastw3b website.

Preparing Your Site

Before a custom integration can be built, ensure your FW Real Estate installation is fully configured. Specifically:

• Dictionaries — populate Property Types, Statuses, Categories, Locations, and any other dropdowns that your feed data will map to. Custom integration work relies on these values existing in advance.
• Custom Fields — if your feed contains data that does not correspond to standard property fields, create the necessary custom fields via FW Real Estate → Fields before the integration is scoped.
• Agents — if listings will be assigned to agents, ensure agent profiles are in place.

A well-configured site reduces the time needed to scope and build the integration, and ensures imported listings display correctly on the frontend from the first sync.