IDX (Internet Data Exchange)?

1. An IDX web site is where the public can enter and conduct searches of available listings.
2. The participant can only display listings allowed by other participants.
3. Limited listing information details are displayed.
4. Display rules are determined by your MLS, listing broker and the displaying broker.
5. The visitor remains an anonymous visitor while searching. (Until they use your info request form).
6. IDX is an advertising site.

VOW (Virtual Office Website)?

1. A VOW is where the public can enter, provide contact information, get a password, describe property interest, and then conduct searches of all available MLS listings.
2. The Participant can display all available MLS listings.
3. All listing information details can be displayed.
4. Display rules are set by the MLS.
5. The visitor becomes a customer / client.
6. VOW is a business site.