Spark API

Error Codes

Below, we wanted to share some of the most common error codes developers might  run into so that you and the developer have an idea of how to troubleshoot them. Keep in mind these codes below are the most likely, but might change depending on the exact error. A full list of error codes and

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How to Query Inactive Members

By default, our APIs only return active members and offices‚Äîsimilar to RETS. You may have gotten questions from developers about this‚Äîsomething along the lines of, “I’m trying to pull John Doe’s record via the API, but it’s not returning. Why?” This is likely because John is set to “Inactive” or “Not in List” in Flexmls.

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Quick Tips for Datamart Success

Sometimes, vendors might contact you saying they can’t see the longitude/latitude information for a listing in their IDX feed. Here’s why: The latitude and longitude values are not manually entered by the listing agent. Instead, they are automatically generated based on the property’s location through a map or geocoding service. The licensing terms with our

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Replication

This month, we’re sharing information about how your vendors can replicate data if they have any questions. Replication allows developers to create a local copy of data and keep it up-to-date through periodic API calls as the data changes. By default, API requests return 10 records at a time. For example, if an API user

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Creating Custom Templates

Custom Template Creation Each API key for your MLS has specific rules that determine data access and restrictions based on roles like IDX, VOW, or private. Customized access may be needed when specific data requirements don’t fit one of those three roles. In this case, a custom template can be created and then be applied

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Master the Approval Process

Navigating the approval process when working with developers and data plans can be intimidating. To assist you, our team has created two comprehensive slide decks that guide you through the approval process step-by-step, tailored to each management option we offer. Depending on what your MLS has chosen, you can use the appropriate slide deck to

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