Steps to Becoming an Approved IDX Web Vendor

In order to have the IDX data pushed from the Triangle MLS, Inc. to your server you must first be requested as an IDX web provider from a firm who is a Participant in Triangle MLS, Inc. Having the firm fill out the Data Display Agreement stating that you are their provider does this.  You will also be required to fill out the third party section of this form. It should be faxed or emailed to TMLS for the authorized signature. (fax: 919-654-5401 Attention: Carol or email: carolh@trianglemls.com)

The three items needed by TMLS are:

• Data Display Agreement Form
  
• Web Vendor Application
  
• Payment of $800 from the Web Vendor ($500 set up fee and the first quarter payment of $300)

The initial setup fee is $500 and there is a quarterly maintenance fee of $300.    In order for you to receive a data feed to the IDX information, the setup fee and the fee for the first quarter should accompany your Web Vendor Contract. 

Our IDX sign-up is an electronic selection for all of the Brokers-in-Charge of the companies belonging to TMLS.  The Broker has the ability to choose his/her web preferences on line.  In order for your company to be among the selections we will need to have your paper work and payment back before you are added into our online web solution.  With our electronic selections for the firms, you are no longer required to have your signature on the Data Display Agreement for all of the companies that you are servicing. We do ask that you not put the IDX data on any site until you have a copy of the members online paperwork.  As a TMLS approved web vendor, you will need to complete the following:

• Read, understand, and agree to follow all of the rules in the IDX packet.
• Have a TMLS Participant request that your company create their IDX solution.
• Sign the Data Display Agreement form; we do not require subsequent Data Display Agreements to be signed by you after you have been approved as a vendor.
• Fill out the web vendor application, mail to TMLS along with your set up fee and first quarter fee (upon approval, we will fax back to you the signed copy). We require this form be filled out every year in order to keep our records updated.
• Agree that if any of your contact information changes that you notify TMLS immediately.  This is very important!  Communication with your company will be made by email.  If another company should buy you out, new paperwork should be submitted immediately.
• Once everything has been approved we start pushing the data to your server.
• We post all approved web vendors on our website for our REALTORS® convenience. If you would like your information posted please email the following information to the IDX department.
• Company name
• URL to link to your Company site
• Phone number
• Email address
• Contact name for Realtors to contact

If you would like to pay by credit card, you will find a form authorizing the TMLS to bill your credit card on a quarterly basis.   If you choose this method of payment please fill out the form and return it to the IDX Department. Please contact Bonnie Eaddy concerning billing matters: bonniee@trianglemls.com   This contract will have to be renewed on a yearly basis.   Therefore, in December of each year you will receive new paperwork to be resubmitted to TMLS. In December of each year we will send out new contracts, new copyright logos, and ask for a list of your TMLS clients along with their website addresses. This information will need to be attendedf to by January 31 or data feed may be discontinued.

Submit signed Data Display Agreement, Web Vendor Contract and payment of $800 to:

Carol Hamrick
Webmaster/IDX Coordinator
111 Realtors Way
Cary, NC 27513

carolh@trianglemls.com
919-654-5400