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SoldPress
Get Live MLS® data directly with this WordPress Plugin..
The facts
- Rating
- 4.9★ from 7
- Active installs
- 30+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 18 Jan 2015
- Added
- Apr 2013
- Requires WP
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- WP 4.1.42
- Downloads
- 4,874
Our analysis
AI-assistedSoldPress is a WordPress plugin designed for members of The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) to integrate MLS® listing content into their WordPress sites. It connects directly to CREA’s Data Distribution Facility API, eliminating the need for third-party vendors. Users must comply with CREA's Data Distribution Policy and can register for a data feed through the CREA website.
The plugin allows for the use of Shortcode syntax to display listings, with options to specify a Listing Key either in the Shortcode or as a QueryString parameter. SoldPress also includes a basic template engine for rendering HTML output, enabling users to customise how listings are displayed.
Best for: This plugin is suitable for real estate agents and brokers in Canada who are members of CREA.
What it does well
- ✓Integrates MLS® listing content directly from CREA
- ✓No need for third-party vendor integration
- ✓Customisable display using Shortcode syntax
- ✓Basic template engine for HTML output
Where it falls short
- •Limited to members of The Canadian Real Estate Association
- •Requires compliance with CREA's Data Distribution Policy
- •Last updated in January 2015, may not support newer WordPress versions
Verdict
SoldPress provides a direct way for CREA members to display real estate listings on their WordPress sites, but its utility is limited to those who comply with CREA's policies and may face compatibility issues due to its age.
From the developer
Sanskript's own description of SoldPress, lightly tidied.
SoldPress is a WordPress plugin to enable members of The Canadian Real Estate Assoiciation to easily intergate MLS® listing content on their WordPress Sites.
SoldPress is designed to connect directly to CREA’s Data Distribution Facility API without the need to integrate with Third Party Vendors.
You may register for a data feed at http://tools.realtorlink.ca. An email containing user name and password is sent to the email address submitted as Technical Contact.
Your site is required to comply with CREA Data Distribution Policy and Rules.
SoldPress Premium is avaliable to Agents/Brokers who want a complete package that ensures thier listing content is displayed accurately and up to date, and uses CREA’s trademarks correctly. SoldPress Premium provides full compliance with Data Distribution Policy and Rules.
Copyright
MLS®, REALTOR®, and the associated logos are trademarks of The Canadian Real Estate Association
Documentation
SoldPress uses Shortcode syntax to intergrate listing content on your WordPress site.
[soldpress-listing listingkey="11937198" template="template.html"]
Listing Key
There are two methods to specify a Listing Key.
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Option A : Specifiy Listing Key in the Shortcode.
[soldpress-listing listingkey="11937198" template="template.html"] -
Option B : Specify Listing Key in QueryString
?ListingKey=11937198
The QueryString ListingKey paramerter superseeds the Shortcode.
Templates
SoldPress uses a basic template enginge to render html output. A SoldPress template is a text file that contains variables, which get replaced with values when the template is evaluated. The template engine is based on heredoc syntax.
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