Description
THE MLS SEARCH PLUGIN THAT HELPS YOU GET MORE CLIENTS
Showcase IDX is the leading platform for real estate search and consumer engagement. Our powerful combination of listing-portal-quality real estate search and lead capture tools help agents, teams, and brokers stand out among their competitors and grow their brand. This top-performing MLS search plugin is SEO-friendly, mobile-responsive, and fully integrated with WordPress.
When to Use Showcase IDX
Use this plugin only if the Customer has an Showcase IDX account or is willing to get one, if they have an existing MLS with listings or are willing to get one and they are sure this is the correct option for them. If the customer does not have an Showcase IDX account or doesn’t plan on setting one up, then they should probably consider a different listings plugin option.
Notification(s)
Showcase IDX requires an active subscription
1. Plans start at $84.95/month (Essentials) or $119.95/month (Premium)
2. You can compare pricing here: Showcase IDX Pricing
Details & Setup
Support & Requirements
Support Scope:
What is IDX?
IDX (Internet Data Exchange) enables real estate websites to display up-to-date property listings by connecting to MLS (Multiple Listing Service) data feeds. These feeds provide real-time updates and operate on a monthly subscription model, similar to how Netflix streams content as long as the subscription remains active.
What’s included?
1. Installation and activation of Showcase IDX on your WordPress site.
2. Assistance with entering the MLS registration key (which you must obtain from your provider).
3. Configuring basic widgets and search shortcodes on your site.
What’s NOT included?
1. Setting up your Showcase IDX account – this must be done by the customer.
2. Handling MLS approval or API registration with the IDX provider.
3. IDX service requires a paid subscription, separate from the plugin itself.
Requirements for Setup:
A Showcase IDX account is required (must have an active subscription).
Your MLS provider must be supported by Showcase IDX. Check supported MLSs here.
A registered real estate agent with a valid MLS license is required for testing.
More information: Click Here
Installation
Download and Install the Plugin
- In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins → Add New
- Search for Showcase IDX
- Click Install Now, then Activate the plugin
Connect to Your Showcase IDX Account
- Navigate to Dashboard → Showcase IDX
- Login with the customer MLS account
Configure Search & Listings
- Use the Showcase IDX Widgets to add search features
- Add listings to pages and posts using shortcodes
Not seeing the WooCommerce Extensions?
- Website Specialists - please follow these steps
- Builders - please open a TC for further assistance
Functionality Path:
Premium>Real Estate>Listings>MLS Integration
Configuration
Configuration
Refer to the official Showcase IDX documentation for setup guidance:
📌 Setup Guides:
Properties Listings & Searches:
- Search Library and Creating a Saved Search
- Hotsheets Library and Creating Hotsheets
- Creating Agent and Office Listing Pages (Featured Listings)
- Map Features
- Using the Map Draw Tool (Polygon)
Lead Management:
- Lead Dashboard: Showcase IDX’s CRM
- Your Registered Leads’ Dashboard Overview
- Adding Leads in the Lead Dashboard
- Recommendations – Search Subscriptions & Listings
- Overview Of The Listing Detail Pages
- Exclusive Friends & Family Feature
Integrations (optional):
- Master Integrations List
- Google Analytics Lead Event Tracking
- Setup Zapier Integration
- Setup Follow Up Boss Premium Integration
- Setup LionDesk Premium Integration
- Setup RealSynch Premium Integration
WordPress Plugin Setup:
- Understanding Your Robots.txt File
- Should you use Wordpress.org or Wordpress.com?
- Enable Auto-Updates for Showcase IDX
- What is the Default Search Page?
Video Tutorials (Easy to Follow, Start Here):
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Related Features:
Supported Feature requests require a PDF Worksheet be generated using the Functionality Form, and the PDF Worksheet must be added to the project.