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Bridge API Data Access
IDX & Broker Back Office Data Feeds
Learn how to request and manage licensed Southwest Florida MLS data feeds for public consumer search display or internal brokerage applications.
How Data Access Works
Data access requests are processed using the Bridge API system. Depending on your current registration status with Bridge, choose the correct path below to request service.
Start with Bridge API
Vendors with an active Bridge API account may request access to Bonita Springs-Estero REALTORS® directly through Bridge API. The request must identify the Participant, Subscriber, agent, agents, team, or brokerage the data feed will support.
No Bridge Access Yet?
Vendors who cannot request access directly through Bridge API should contact tech@BERealtors.org and provide their company contact information, Bridge account details if available, and the name of the agent, agents, team, or brokerage requesting service.
Approval & Reporting
Once approved, vendors are responsible for maintaining current client/feed information and providing quarterly reporting showing who they are servicing and which domains or products are using the data.
Available Data Feed Types
We license two primary categories of data feeds to support consumer search and brokerage business operations. Access is restricted based on feed utility.
IDX Feed
Public property search / consumer displayIDX feeds support public-facing property search experiences on approved websites, apps, or other authorized displays under the control of the MLS Participant. IDX data is intended for consumer property search and display, subject to all MLS, Bridge API, and NAR IDX requirements.
- Public-facing listing search and display
- Must be tied to an eligible MLS Participant, Subscriber, agent, or brokerage
- Must follow display, attribution, refresh, and disclaimer requirements
- May not be redistributed or used outside the approved IDX purpose
- Vendor must identify all domains and clients using the feed
Broker Back Office Feed
Internal brokerage systems / non-public useBroker Back Office feeds support approved non-public brokerage business tools, such as brokerage management systems, CRM platforms, transaction management tools, productivity reporting, and other approved internal brokerage workflows.
- Not intended for general public IDX display
- Must be tied to an eligible Participant or brokerage
- Vendor may receive data as the Participant’s authorized designee
- Use is limited to the approved back-office purpose
- Subject to agreement terms, reporting, security, and MLS rules
Required Request Information
To help us review your request quickly, please include the following information when contacting tech@BERealtors.org. You can use the checklist below to verify your details, or fill out our interactive request form to compose the email automatically.
Vendor company name
Primary contact name, email, and phone number
Bridge API account details (or contact info if new)
Feed type requested: IDX or Broker Back Office
Name of supporting Agent, Subscriber, Team, or Brokerage
MLS Participant / Managing Broker name
Website domain(s), app name, or product details
Scope of feed: public-facing or internal-only
Quarterly reporting compliance contact
Confirmation email sent to tech@BERealtors.org for each client
Important
A separate request email must be sent to tech@BERealtors.org for each new user, client, agent, team, brokerage, domain, or product that will use the feed.
A separate request email must be sent to tech@BERealtors.org for each new user, client, agent, team, brokerage, domain, or product that will use the feed.
Interactive Request Form
Fill out the fields below and click "Generate Feed Request Email". This will compile your inputs and open your email client pre-populated with the request.
Fees & Billing
IDX Tiered billing includes a one-time setup fee and quarterly license fees based on the number of member contracts/agents serviced by the vendor.
One-Time Setup Fee
Billed upon initial feed setup & activation
$300.00
Quarterly License Fees (Tiered)
1–2 Member Contracts
$144.00 / qtr
3–5 Member Contracts
$403.00 / qtr
6–10 Member Contracts
$863.00 / qtr
11+ Member Contracts
$1,208.00 / qtr
* Fees are billed quarterly. There is no quarterly proration or refund of fees. Each agent under the vendor may have a unique feed ID.
Quarterly Reporting Requirement
Approved vendors must provide a quarterly account of who they are providing the feed for. Reports should be submitted on the first business day of each quarter unless otherwise directed by BER/CCOR staff.
Quarterly Report Must Include:
Current Participants and Subscribers being serviced
Brokerage and office names associated with each client
Agent/member names associated with each active feed ID
Feed type for each client: IDX or Broker Back Office
Domain names, app names, or product names using the data
Clients removed (terminated) since the prior quarterly report
New clients added (activated) since the prior quarterly report
Primary vendor contact for billing and compliance audits
IDX Compliance Reminders
IDX displays must comply with MLS Rules and Regulations, Bridge API requirements, applicable NAR IDX policy, and all approval terms. Vendors and Participants are responsible for ensuring that each IDX display includes required attribution, source/disclaimer language, accurate refresh practices, and approved fields only.
Compliance Guidelines:
IDX displays must remain under the Participant’s actual and apparent control.
IDX data may only be used for the approved IDX display purpose.
Displays must refresh automatically at least every 12 hours or more frequently if required.
Vendors may not redistribute, resell, transfer, or provide MLS data to unauthorized parties.
Confidential MLS-only fields, showing/security instructions, seller/occupant contact information, and other prohibited fields must not be displayed.
The listing firm, MLS source, required IDX notice, and other attribution/disclaimer language must appear where required.
Domains, Participants, Subscribers, agents, and offices using the feed must be kept current with BER/CCOR.
Disclaimer: This page is a general guide. Final approval and permitted use are governed by executed agreements, MLS Rules and Regulations, Bridge API provisioning, and applicable policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about setting up your data feed? Review our answers to common vendor and agent questions below.
I already have a Bridge API account. What should I do?
Request access to Bonita Springs-Estero REALTORS® directly through Bridge API. Your request should identify the Participant, agent, agents, team, brokerage, domain, product, and feed type you are requesting.
I do not have the correct Bridge API access. Who do I contact?
Email tech@BERealtors.org with your vendor contact information, Bridge account information if available, the requested feed type, and the agent, agents, team, brokerage, or office you are supporting.
Can a vendor request a feed without identifying an agent or brokerage?
No. Requests must identify the eligible Participant, Subscriber, agent, agents, team, brokerage, or office the data feed will support.
Do I need to notify BER/CCOR when I add a new client?
Yes. A request email must be sent to tech@BERealtors.org for each new user, client, agent, team, brokerage, domain, or product using the feed.
What is the difference between IDX and Broker Back Office?
IDX is for approved public-facing property search and display. Broker Back Office is for approved non-public brokerage systems such as CRM, transaction management, brokerage management, productivity, and reporting tools.
Are quarterly reports required?
Yes. Vendors must provide quarterly reporting showing who they are servicing, the related offices or brokerages, feed type, and the domains, apps, or products using the data.
Are fees required?
Yes. IDX Tiered billing includes a one-time setup fee and quarterly license fees based on the number of member contracts/agents serviced by the vendor.
Does approval through Bridge API replace MLS approval?
No. Data access is subject to MLS approval, executed agreements, applicable rules, Bridge API provisioning, and ongoing compliance.
Ready to request data access?
Send your request details to the BER/CCOR Technology & Communications team. Include your vendor information, Bridge API account details if available, requested feed type, and the agent, agents, team, brokerage, office, domain, or product the feed will support.