In order to protect the MLS listing compilation and to maintain the performance of the MLS system, the MFR Board of Directors have elected to reduce the amount of data being exported from MLXchange at one time.

Effective February 28, 2012, the maximum amount of data that can be exported from MLXchange at one time, will be limited to 500 listings.

After conducting initial research, we concluded most Members downloading data fall into two main categories:

1. Brokers or agents using the data for statistics and/or marketing efforts
2. Appraisers using the data to help complete appraisals

It is important to note, consistently exporting large amounts of data from MLXchange negatively affects the systems performance.

MFR has created alternative methods for obtaining data that will not affect the system. If you routinely or are currently exporting data from MLXchange, in excess of this 500-listing limit, we invite you to consider these alternative methods for obtaining the data.

Alternative Options

Data Usage for Statistical Purposes: As an MFR Member, you have access to several different statistical programs. We encourage you to click here to explore a more suitable statistical option or contact dataservices@mfrmls.com for consideration of a Custom RETS Data Feed.

Data Usage for Marketing Purposes: If you are accessing the data for marketing purposes, we suggest you consider an Internet Data Exchange (IDX) Data Feed, Virtual Office Website Data Feed, or a Custom RETS Data Feed.  For detailed information regarding these feeds click here.

To begin using the IDX Data Feeds mentioned above, the Broker will need to go to http://idx.mfrmls.com and sign into our IDX Management System and apply.

If you have additional questions or concerns regarding this notice please feel free to contact our Data Services department at 1-800-686-7451, option #4 or via email at dataservices@mfrmls.com.

We hope theses alternative options are viable solutions to continue obtaining the data you need to successfully manage your business.