Core Products Overview

Oregon Data Share offers three core products to MLSs that purchase services from us: the MLS system, tax information, and compliance. We believe these products are essential for MLSs to provide value to their participants and subscribers and enhance their ability to serve as local real estate experts to their clients.

Oregon Data Share is one database with a singular set of rules and regulations that govern the database. This saves MLSs the time and money required to continually update their rules and regulations and the legal fees to review every change. ODS also manages the MLS input fields through our Rules and Listing Input Committee to ensure that all of the fields our customers need are available. Additionally, we provide all MLS forms to our customers, which is another time and money saver for MLSs.

MLS customers can also add premium enhancements to their core services. If you are a technology vendor interested in partnering with Oregon Data Share, check out how to become an ODS Vendor.

 

MLS SYSTEM

Every market is unique. Our MLS technology partner, FBS, gives the MLS the freedom and control to customize the experience through Flexmls®. From integrations with preferred third-party software products to on-demand admin controls and agent-level dashboard preferences, Flexmls® is the pinnacle of market-level customization.

Through our partner Flexmls, we share one database, one set of rules, and one set of input requirements, streamlining the members’ ability to use the MLS system in the local market and see what is happening in other markets. A fully mobile MLS system, Flexmls® gives real estate professionals the autonomy to run their businesses on their terms.  The key benefits of Flexmls are:

 

  • Flexmls offers a highly configurable experience, allowing MLSs, brokers, and agents to tailor the platform to their specific needs. With customizable dashboards, saved searches, and personalized notifications, users can streamline their workflow and access the information that matters most to them.

  • Data accuracy and timeliness are critical in real estate. Flexmls ensures that listings are updated in real time, reducing discrepancies and providing professionals with the most up-to-date market information to serve their clients effectively.

  • With Flexmls’s mobile-first design, real estate professionals can search listings, update property details, and communicate with clients on the go. The platform’s responsive interface ensures a seamless experience across desktops, tablets, and smartphones, helping agents stay productive no matter where they are.

  • Flexmls provides advanced search functionality, including interactive maps, polygon search tools, and custom filtering options, allowing users to refine searches with precision. This makes it easier to find the right properties quickly and deliver personalized results to clients.

  • The built-in client portal and automated email alerts keep buyers and sellers engaged throughout the home search process. Agents can easily share listings, track client activity, and receive feedback, fostering better communication and stronger relationships.

  • Flexmls supports integrations with third-party applications, enabling MLSs and brokerages to connect with CRM systems, showing platforms, marketing tools, and other essential real estate technologies. Additionally, its API capabilities allow for further customization and expanded functionality.

  • As a leading MLS system, Flexmls is continuously evolving with new features, system enhancements, and security updates. MLSs that adopt Flexmls benefit from a platform that adapts to industry trends and technological advancements, ensuring they stay ahead of the competition.

PROPERTY & TAX DATA

With enhanced mapping and search capabilities, MLS Tax Suite adds strategic value to our MLS system so your members can better serve their clients. The suite’s innovative, mobile-friendly interface provides accurate property information in the palm of your hand.

The MLS Tax Suite has seamless integration with our MLS, mobile-optimization with intuitive navigation, accurate and current property public record and tax data, new and consistently evolving product enhancements, and customization options.  The key benefits of the MLS Tax Suite are:

 

  • The MLS Tax Suite provides an extensive and reliable database of property records, including ownership details, assessed values, deed history, tax information, and mortgage records. This allows MLS participants to verify listing data, research property history, and ensure accuracy in property details before listing or purchasing.

  • With MLS Tax Suite, real estate professionals can analyze both MLS-listed and off-market properties to generate accurate comparative market analyses (CMAs). This helps agents and brokers better understand market trends, accurately price properties, and provide clients with a more complete picture of property values beyond just MLS-listed sales.

  • The MLS Tax Suite includes targeted prospecting tools, allowing real estate professionals to identify and engage with potential buyers and sellers. Agents can filter by factors such as ownership duration, equity levels, absentee ownership, or property characteristics to build custom lead lists and create data-driven marketing campaigns that drive business growth.

  • Understanding the broader market is essential for real estate professionals. The MLS Tax Suite offers detailed neighborhood insights, including demographics, school zones, property value trends, and tax rate comparisons. This empowers agents to provide their clients with informed guidance on communities, investment potential, and lifestyle factors when making real estate decisions.

  • The MLS Tax Suite is designed with ease of use in mind, offering intuitive navigation, customizable reports, and seamless integration within the MLS system. Agents can quickly access property data without needing to switch between platforms, streamlining workflows and saving valuable time.

LISTING AND COMPLIANCE TOOL (LAUNCHING SUMMER OF 2025)

At Oregon Data Share, we believe one of the MLS's most valuable assets for participants and subscribers is access to accurate and timely data, further positioning them as experts in real estate with their clients.

A major component of administering an MLS is compliance, and we have streamlined the process, requiring less staff time while still ensuring that your MLS has accurate data for your members. Through our partnership with CheckMate™, your MLS will be able to automatically detect listing photo and listing rule violations, notify agents and brokers, streamline notices and fines, and create custom reports.  The key benefits of CheckMate™ are:

 

  • CheckMate™ continuously scans MLS listings to detect potential rule violations in real time. This reduces the reliance on manual audits, ensuring faster and more consistent enforcement of MLS policies.

  • One of this software’s standout features is its image analysis technology, which automatically detects watermarks, branding, unauthorized text, and other compliance violations within listing photos. This helps MLSs maintain professional standards and prevents the misuse of images.

  • Instead of waiting for complaints or manual reviews, CheckMate™ sends automated alerts to agents and brokers when violations are detected. This allows users to correct errors before penalties are applied, reducing frustration and improving compliance rates.

  • Every MLS operates under a unique set of rules. CheckMate™ is designed to be flexible and customizable, allowing MLSs to configure compliance settings based on local policies, industry standards, and specific listing requirements.

  • Automating compliance enforcement significantly reduces the workload for MLS administrators, freeing them up to focus on member support and operational improvements rather than spending time on manual rule enforcement.

  • By ensuring that listings adhere to MLS rules and industry standards, CheckMate™ helps prevent misinformation, improve data accuracy, and foster trust among MLS members and consumers alike.

  • CheckMate™ is built to work within the MLS environment, ensuring a seamless experience for users. Agents, brokers, and MLS staff can review flagged issues, make corrections, and track compliance status without needing to navigate separate systems.

TOP-NOTCH API & DATA LICENSING

Oregon Data Share MLS customers have access to what we believe are the best API (application programming interface) solutions in the real estate marketplace: Spark® API and RESO® Web API. Empowering developers to create best-of-class apps and websites for our customer MLSs’ members, adding value for their participants and subscribers!

Additionally, the Spark Datamart completely automates the data licensing process, bringing MLS-created data plans (VOW, IDX, etc.), licensing terms, pricing, approvals, and usage tracking together in one secure, convenient online space—which saves our customer MLS staff time and money.  The key benefits of the Spark® API are:

 

  • Spark API provides a standardized and efficient way for MLSs, brokers, and technology providers to access real estate listing data. It eliminates the complexities of traditional data distribution methods, making integrations smoother.

  • Built on the Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO) Web API, Spark ensures compliance with industry standards, promoting interoperability and future-proofing MLS data access.

  • By leveraging the Spark API, users can access real-time listing updates, ensuring that property information remains current and accurate across all platforms.

  • The API provides a modern, well-documented RESTful interface, making it easy for developers to build applications that integrate MLS data into websites, mobile apps, and other real estate solutions.

  • MLSs can control and manage access to their data, ensuring compliance with policies while allowing authorized parties to retrieve the information they need.

  • Through the Spark API Marketplace, MLSs can facilitate third-party application integrations, giving their members access to innovative tools that enhance productivity and competitiveness.

  • Designed for scalability, Spark API supports high-volume data access, making it a reliable and future-ready solution for MLSs of all sizes.

FORMS SYNDICATION

Oregon Data Share ensures that all of the MLS forms are available in the most commonly used document platforms for our MLS customers. Going back and forth with form companies to ensure that the forms are correct and functioning properly can take up a significant amount of staff time. This is another way Oregon Data Share saves the local MLS time and money and creates additional efficiencies! Check out where we syndicate the MLS forms below!

Want to learn more?

Contact our sales team to learn about the various packages we offer and how Oregon Data Share can enhance your MLS experience on the local level.