WHY MOVE TO SPARK/RESO WEB API FROM RETS?

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REAL-TIME QUERIES

A drawback of using RETS is that it requires a complete download of the entire MLS database onto local servers and updates as needed. This requires a lot of time and even more server space. The APIs support live queries, allowing users to request data from our APIs in real-time and pass the response straight through to their website or app’s user.

 

SCALABLE

It is easier to integrate with third-party applications with minimized coding requirements. RETS field names are not human-readable and apply only to one MLS, but the APIs offer a greater level of standardization.

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UPDATED TECHNOLOGY

The use of API gives MLSs and MLS participants/subscribers the same technology already being used by other real estate technology firms.