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RETS Download Client Strategies Topics RETS Client Strategies Look for “Metadata Aware” solutions You have many alternatives Pros & Cons of each Who’s using RETS? Introduce RETS Client - MRIS Conduit Kevin Mc. Queen Yogi Schulz 1

Metadata Aware RETS Client Strategies 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 2

RETS Clients MLS Alternatives RETS Client Strategies 1. Just Say No … 2. Third parties include as integrated solution: – Showing. Time, Top Producer, Supra, Wyld. Fyre 3. Your MLS vendor may offer one 4. Develop or acquire 5. MRIS Conduit You have many choices 3

RETS Client (1) Just Say No RETS Client Strategies Pros Cons Least cost option Limits service to your customers No support (staff) required Reduces your competitive advantages May not meet some customer’s needs 4

RETS Client (2) Third Party Bundle RETS Client Strategies Pros Cons Less MLS support required Limited to single application Should play well with 3 rd party application Does not address needs of brokers/agents - “how do I access the data? ” 3 rd party should provide support Growing in numbers It may not work with multiple MLSs 5

RETS Client (3) Your MLS Vendor May Offer One RETS Client Strategies Pros Cons One call / vendor for support - less finger pointing Vendor may not offer one More likely to work with vendor’s RETS server Potential additional costs to MLS May not work for brokers accessing multiple MLSs 6

RETS Client (4) Develop Your Own RETS Client Strategies Pros Cons Maximum control over quality and features Time and cost to develop or acquire Can offer greater control over data Hire or contract with software developers MRIS did it to reduce support costs - only way to access data 7

RETS Client (5) MRIS Conduit RETS Client Strategies Pros Cons No cost solution Limited tech support for non-MRIS members Growing user base Works with multiple RETS service providers Metadata Aware supports data changes If data customers use it, MLS Staff will be expected to support MLS staff can use it 8

MRIS Conduit How Can MLS Use It? RETS Client Strategies 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 9

MRIS Conduit – Add Provider RETS Client Strategies 10

MRIS Conduit – Update Metadata RETS Client Strategies 11

MRIS Conduit – Build Search RETS Client Strategies 12

MRIS Conduit – Select Fields RETS Client Strategies 13

MRIS Conduit – Flexible Scheduling Option RETS Client Strategies 14

MRIS Conduit View Results in Excel RETS Client Strategies 15

MRIS Conduit – Log Files RETS Client Strategies 16

MRIS Conduit - Help RETS Client Strategies 17

Opportunities MRIS Conduit RETS Client Strategies 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 18

Who’s Using RETS Clients? RETS Client Strategies Supra 19

Topic Summary RETS Client Strategies 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 20