**Q: How do I add MLS home search to my real estate website?**
⚠️ Before you start: back up your site first. (Mainly for real estate sites.)
What this fixes: Buyers can’t search listings on your site, so they leave to search elsewhere.
Steps:
1. Get an IDX/listings tool that connects to your MLS. SEO Doctor can recommend one.
2. Follow the tool’s setup to connect your MLS feed. You’ll need your MLS login, and your broker may have to approve it.
3. Add the tool’s search box and results page to your site using its plugin or embed code.
4. Point your main “Search Homes” button to that page.
5. Save, then run a sample search on your own site and confirm real listings appear.
Tools you may need:
– An IDX provider (e.g. Optima Express, IDX Broker) — SEO Doctor advises which fits.
– Your MLS login and broker authorization.
Common mistakes to avoid:
– Skipping broker approval, which stalls the whole setup.
– Linking the search button to the provider’s site instead of your embedded page.
When to call SEO Doctor:
– You’re choosing between IDX providers.
– The feed connects but listings don’t display.