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Previewing the IDX Search

Preview allows you to use and view your IDX search just as your clients will. Throughout configuration, Preview is available at any IDX Management tab. Unsaved changes - with the exception of those made at the template tab - do not display in Preview.

The IDX search displays the search criteria and results tabs in the left panel, and a Bing map in the right panel. NOTE: The appearance of your IDX search template depends on your configuration. The examples that follow may not look exactly like yours.

Search Criteria, Search Results, and the Interactive Map

The IDX search is similar to a TorontoMLS map search. Clients can move and zoom the map to a desired location, then fine-tune results by adding search criteria. Alternatively, they may start the search by adding search criteria, then narrow results by fine-tuning the map to a precise location. Click "Clear" between searches to remove unintended search criteria.

Search Tab

At the Search tab, enter a location, select a class, and choose additional criteria as desired. To initiate the search, click Search. NOTE: The search fields that display depend both on the class selected by the client and the fields you have configured for the class. To clear search criteria, click Clear.

Results Tab

The Results tab shows basic information about properties returned by the search. If too many properties are returned, no results display, and instructions appear above the map to narrow the search criteria or zoom in on the map. Likewise, if too few properties are returned by the search, no results display and the client may need to zoom out on the map or change search criteria so that it is less restrictive.

To sort results by list price in either increasing or decreasing order, select the desired option at the "Sort By" drop-down list.
To scroll through all pages of results, where listings display three at a time, click the large green up- and down-arrows.
To view a comparison report of two or three properties, select properties, then click "Compare Selected".
To view a listing detail report, click "More info..." at any property.

Map Tab

In Road view, use the mouse or top-left-corner navigation tools to position and zoom in or out on the map as needed. A marker displays for each property located, and each displays on the Results tab.

To move the map, hold the left mouse button and move the mouse in the desired direction.
To zoom in, roll the mouse wheel away from you.
To zoom out, roll the mouse wheel toward you.
To view a popup with basic listing information, mouse over a marker. (If markers are clustered, the popup displays the properties sorted by list price.)
To view a listing detail report, click "More info..." at the popup.
To change views, choose Road, Aerial, or Birds Eye at the top of the map. (NOTE: Aerial and Birds Eye views cannot be used for searches.)
To see points of interest on your map, type an item like parks, hospitals, schools and so forth at the "Find Points of Interest" text box; then click Search.

Details Tab

The Details tab has two sub tabs: Report and Photos.

The Report tab displays listing detail reports for each matching listing. If you clicked "More Info..." at a particular listing, that listing's report displays first. Use First, Previous, Next, and Last links at the top of the page to move through all the detail reports.
You may select either metres or feet to display room dimensions.
The Photos tab displays all photos associated with the current listing.
To email the listing salesperson or office, click the "E-mail Realtor" link.
To map the listing in Birds Eye view, click "Map Property".
To view a property's virtual tour, if available, click "Virtual Tour".
To print a detail report, click "Printer Friendly" then CTRL+P to print the page.

Contact Tab

The Contact tab provides phone and e-mail contact information for clients interested in a listing or who want to arrange a visit to similar properties.

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Help for TorontoMLS, v. June 30, 2011