SPARK API
Scout MLS | Member Recourses
IDX & API Access
Request a Scout MLS data feed through Spark for your website or application. If you work with a website vendor, send them this guide so they can complete the developer registration.
Where do I start?
Need a data feed?
IDX (Internet Data Exchange) lets eligible MLS participants display authorized listings from other participants on their websites, subject to MLS rules. For an IDX or VOW (Virtual Office Website) data feed, have your developer or website vendor follow the steps below.
Need an embeddable property search?
Explore Flexmls IDX options, including SmartFrame and the WordPress plugin.
Spark registration steps
Go to Spark
Open the Developer Registration page.
Submit your registration
Complete and submit the form. Once Spark approves your registration, log in with your developer account.
Open the Datamart and add a payment method
Under the Datamart menu, select View Developer Datamart, then click Datamart near the top left. Add a payment method if needed. Spark will send you to the App Store after payment setup. From there, return to the Spark Datamart.
Find the Scout MLS data plan
Search for Scout MLS and choose the plan that matches your project, such as IDX or VOW. Open Plans & Pricing to review licensing costs and the terms and conditions.
Accept the terms and select your applications
Accept the terms and conditions, then select the applications that will use the data. Leave the member or licensee identification step for later.
Request approval
Select Purchase With Approval to start the approval process.
What happens after approval?
Once all required approvals are complete, Spark will email you with data access instructions. Your subscription and billing will activate at that time.
Pricing
$50 per month, per MLS
FBS bills the monthly API fee directly. View any MLS-specific pricing when you apply for a specific API key in the Spark Datamart.