MLS property data API built for solo proptech hackers—no enterprise hurdles.
Solo proptech indie hackers can't compete with funded startups because time constraints prevent them from building comparable features.
IndieMLS provides instant access to normalized MLS data via simple API endpoints, letting solo devs embed advanced property search without weeks of integrations or sales calls. It handles data freshness, compliance, and caching so you focus on your unique app features. Compete with funded teams by launching searchable listings in days.
Solo indie hackers building proptech (property technology) products
Tailored for indie hackers: pay-per-use with free tier, one-click Supabase integration, and proptech-specific normalizations.
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Generate and manage API keys with usage analytics.
Query MLS data by location, price, beds/baths with filters.
Standardizes fields across MLS sources for consistent output.
Track queries, errors, and costs in real-time dashboard.
Push updates on new listings or price changes.
Map MLS fields to your schema via UI.
Download CSV of past queries.
Generate short descriptions from data.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| api_key_hash | text | No |
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| key | text | No |
| queries_used | int | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| api_key_id | uuid | No |
| endpoint | text | No |
| params | jsonb | Yes |
| response_time | int | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| source | text | No |
| last_synced | timestamp | Yes |
| status | text | No |
/api/properties/searchSearch MLS listings by filters
/api/keysGenerate new API key
/api/usageFetch usage stats
/api/webhooksSetup listing update webhooks
No webhooks
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 150 | 2% | $111 | $1,332 |
| Month 6 | 800 | 5% | $1,480 | $17,760 |
Skip the enterprise sales—get normalized property data in your app today.
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Comprehensive data
Sales process, high min spend
Self-serve for indies at $37/mo
Clean API
No free tier, limited filters
Proptech-focused normalizations + webhooks
Proprietary MLS proxy integrations and indie-specific caching layer for speed.
Proptech indie wave + open MLS data trends post-2023 NAR settlement.
MLS data compliance changes
Multi-source fallback + legal review
API rate limits exceeded
Smart caching + user quotas
Low indie proptech adoption
Validate via IH surveys
Success: 20+ yes votes
Success: 500 queries/week
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