IDX Broker Integration
IDX Broker is the most common MLS data provider for real estate websites. ARIS connects directly to IDX Broker’s API to search listings in real time.Setup
Log in to IDX Broker
Open your IDX Broker dashboard
Get your API keys
Go to API → Access and copy your API Key (access key). Note your Ancillary Key if you have one.
What ARIS uses from IDX
| Data | Used for |
|---|---|
| Property listings | Search results, featured listings |
| Property photos | Image carousels in chat |
| Property URLs | Deep links to full listing details |
| Video URLs | Virtual tour links |
| Property descriptions | AI context for answering questions |
| Agent/office info | Agent attribution and featured listings |
API reference
ARIS uses the following IDX Broker API methods:- Client results — property search by city, price, beds, etc.
- Client featured — promoted listings for an agent or office
- Component search — advanced field-level search
Follow Up Boss
If your IDX Broker account is connected to Follow Up Boss, leads captured by ARIS are automatically synced to your CRM. No additional setup is needed.
Troubleshooting
No listings found after connecting
No listings found after connecting
- Verify your API key is correct in the IDX Broker dashboard
- Confirm your MLS data feed is active (check IDX MLS coverage)
- Allow 5-10 minutes for the initial sync to complete
Stale listing data
Stale listing data
ARIS fetches from IDX Broker in real time on each search. If you see stale data, the issue is upstream in the MLS feed update schedule (typically 15 minutes to 4 hours depending on your MLS).