You will need to have completed the changeover to API by 3/31/2024.

All feeds that are currently set up as RETS will continue to work until the fore-mentioned date.

All Vendors are encouraged to begin transitioning existing RETS feeds to Web API as soon as possible.

RETS access for RLCAR MLS data will only be available until March 31, 2024.

Participants should contact their website Vendors now to transition to API.

No. RLCAR MLS will not charge a set-up fee to the current MLS Participant as they transition their existing data feeds to API.

No. The existing agreement will remain in place for all existing data feeds.

After March 31, 2024 , RETS access will no longer be available.

All Vendors are encouraged to begin transitioning existing RETS feeds to Web API as soon as possible.

Participants should contact their website Vendors now to transition to API.

You can find technical information here: https://sparkplatform.com/docs/overview/api

You can find more general information here: https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/mls-policy/real-estate-transaction-standards-RETS-web-api

Yes. Your Vendor will request a data license on your behalf in the Spark API Datamart. Both the Broker (QB) and Licensee (AB), if applicable will be asked to authorize the request.

Here is a more detailed look at how this new process works:

• When a broker or agent contacts a website vendor to request an IDX feed, the vendor informs the Spark platform.

• Spark contacts the requestor (the Broker for an office website or the Agent for an individual agent website) to obtain their Flexmls LOGIN only. (Do not provide them with your password as it is not required.)

• Once Spark receives the requestor’s flexmls login, they send a Review Approval Request from Donotreply@sparkplatform.com to the email address on file in Flex. It is vital you watch for an email from this address (and check your Spam/Junk folders) to ensure you receive your Review Approval Request.

• When the requestor clicks Review Approval Request, an email is then sent to the Brokerage office for a Review Approval Request.

• Once the QB and AB, if applicable, approves the Spark system sends a request to RLCAR MLS for final approval.

• When all parties, including the MLS, complete the Review Approval Request, all signed agreements are received, and setup and access fees are paid the Spark API system will then authorize the data request and the process is complete.

Please ensure the email address you have in Flexmls is a current, working address so that the approval process may be completed in a timely manner.