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IDX Companies Beware (with a Hint from Zillow Group)

IDX Companies Beware (with a Hint from Zillow Group)

[Update: I totally spaced and forgot Market Leader bought Diverse Solutions. My bad.] I visited Zillow Group’s investor relations page because I wanted to listen in on yesterday’s earnings call (you can see results of Q3 here). [text in the next few paragraphs below is irrelevant given Diverse…

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The State of IDX Products, and IDX APIs

The State of IDX Products, and IDX APIs

Is it just me, or is there not much innovation occurring with IDX these days? Diverse Solutions long had the reputation for being the most innovative IDX vendor, but then sold to Zillow, saw product problems (documented here), and were just recently unloaded to Market Leader. Displet…

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The Sad Decline of Diverse Solutions IDX

The Sad Decline of Diverse Solutions IDX

If you’ve followed my posts here on Geek Estate, you know I’ve had a long history as a customer of Diverse Solutions. I’m not sure exactly when I started with them, probably sometime in 2008, but I was using their dsSearchAgent (Mapping IDX) well before they launched dsIDXpress…

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Responsive real estate website design – a DIY project, Part 2

Responsive real estate website design – a DIY project, Part 2

OK, it’s taken a lot longer than I expected, but it’s finally time for the “big reveal” of the new, mobile-responsive makeover of my company’s website, IntownElite.com. But first, some background on the project. If you have a fairly simple site, consisting primarily of text…

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dsIDXpress PRO, Now at Your Disposal

dsIDXpress PRO, Now at Your Disposal

In case you’ve missed the news from yesterday, dsIDXpress PRO (from Diverse Solutions) is now available. dsIDXpress was cool. And, though I haven’t personally played with the new product, based on the blog post on Diverse Solutions’ blog, dsIDXpress PRO looks awesome. Everything that was missing…

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Geek Build 2012 IDX Review #1 – Diverse Solutions

Geek Build 2012 IDX Review #1 – Diverse Solutions

This is the first of several posts relating to the IDX solutions that are on the table for Geek Build 2012, and focuses on my experience with Diverse Solutions. This post is meant to start a dialogue relating to the pros and cons of their…

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Two MLS's, Metrolist and Santa Barbara, Boot Diverse Solutions/Zillow

Two MLS's, Metrolist and Santa Barbara, Boot Diverse Solutions/Zillow

It happened — Metrolist and Santa Barbara booted Diverse Solutions (now owned by Zillow) from their list of approved IDX vendors. The Metrolist decision was reported by Geek Wire, while Inman picked up on the fact (premium content) that Santa Barbara had also pulled the plug. Eric…

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Tonight’s #retechchat Topic — Sphere Building and/or Zillow/Diverse Solutions

Tonight’s #retechchat Topic — Sphere Building and/or Zillow/Diverse Solutions

Tonight’s topic of conversation will be Sphere Building and/or Zillow/Diverse Solutions. Whichever topic most people want to discuss between these two will be discussed. Come with questions, comments, and opinions ready!! If you have questions, want to learn, or just lurk – join the conversation…

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Zillow Acquires Diverse Solutions – What Does This Mean for Everyone?

Zillow Acquires Diverse Solutions – What Does This Mean for Everyone?

+ Wow, the Zillow acquisition of Diverse Solutions for $7.8 million in cash and stock is big big news for this industry. I’ve got a unique perspective on this announcement for a few reasons: At Virtual Results, we work extremely closely with Diverse Solutions. Their dsIDXpress…

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Using QR Codes with dsSearchAgent Mobile

Using QR Codes with dsSearchAgent Mobile

Effective use of QR codes in your marketplace will make you look like a tech-savvy, industry-leading rock star.  Ineffective use, will make you look like a fool. You only need to understand one principal to direct your QR strategy.  Your end-user, or lead, is using…

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