Would it be beneficial for me to get a real estate license, as I would like to specialize in web development and technology consulting within the real estate field. Ideally I would like to develop and market my own real estate app.

Any suggestion on this topic could be greatly appreciated.

thanks,
bnewton

I see no point in getting your real estate license if you just want to specialize in those fields.

Unless you want to list and sell homes, don't bother with the license.

Could I develop web apps that use MLS without an real estate license? (this would be my own app) Would I need a real estate license if I only wanted to provide referrals to other agents from lead I have generated from my app?

thank you for all your help!
bnewton

getting paid for the referrals will require a license unless you can somehow call them a lead fee. Otherwise I don't see any problem with developing apps for use by brokers or agents. realtor.com, homepage.com, and IDX sites are nothing more than apps that make use of mls data.

So for MLS access for my app I would just need to try to negotiate with local boards for MLS access? Is that how it would work?

Is there any real differences in a lead vs a referral?

This has been very helpful so far! Thank you all for your help!
bnewton

anyone?

Ok... you and I should talk cuz I am wrestling with this right now.

I want to integrate an MLS search into my Joomla CMS website.

What you would do is provide the service... the MLS access script. You will have to work out the details with each MLS board (Start with REInfolink in northern california - just because I need it!)

I can also send you all the documents I have found from REInfolink that talk about IDX, etc.

What I am looking for is a VOW solution that does more than just let folks search for MLS listings.

Feel free to give me a call if you want to discuss it. 408-852-0525. It is a california phone but it rings where I am in London, England. So just remember that I am 8 hours ahead of pacific time.

R

Hey Guys,
I too do websites. I'm getting my license now because I want to move into that field and also convert my web development biz into specializing in real estate websites.
You wont need a license to do what you're talking about Bnewt, but it'll always be good to read up so you're content readu. Each MLS has their own api or method of raw streaming. I'm in GA and they wont give me raw streams w/o a broker reciprocity agreement. So, it kind of sucks because I would need to have a contract with a company first before I could develop an ap.
I use joomla too Robert...and am working on a way to integrate raw mls into some of the components. There's a great component/module called mosets hot property but i dont think you can integrate mls. you can only add your own properties. I'd love a way to get raw mls in joomla rather than using a separate ap like listingware. i want to keep logins fully integrated.