Instant MLS API proxy for proptech startups – no IDX approval needed.
Small proptech startups struggle to integrate with legacy MLS systems, blocking their ability to serve small real estate businesses.
MLSBridge acts as a secure proxy to legacy MLS systems, handling authentication, rate limits, and data normalization into RESO standards. Small proptech startups connect once via simple API keys and access clean, unified real estate data without building custom integrations. It enables rapid deployment of listing tools for small real estate businesses.
Small proptech startups building tools for small real estate businesses
Proxy-only model with 99.9% uptime SLA and automatic MLS credential rotation, unlike direct IDX brokers requiring lengthy approvals.
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Generate secure API keys for proxy access to MLS data.
Convert legacy MLS formats to RESO Web API standards.
Queue and throttle requests to comply with MLS rules.
Query listings, agents, offices by criteria like price, location.
Track API calls, errors, and quotas in real-time.
Push updates on new listings or price changes.
User-defined mappings for non-standard MLS fields.
Export usage and query performance reports.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| mls_credentials | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| key_hash | text | No |
| usage_count | int | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| api_key_id | uuid | No |
| endpoint | text | No |
| timestamp | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
/api/listingsFetch normalized listings
/api/searchAdvanced MLS search
/api/usageGet usage stats
/api/keysCreate API key
Basic search only
Standard support
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| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 20 | 10% | $70 | $840 |
| Month 6 | 150 | 15% | $788 | $9,456 |
Proxy your way to RESO-standard real estate data in minutes – perfect for proptech bootstrappers.
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Full IDX websites
Requires broker approval, no API focus
API-only, instant setup for devs
Data normalization IP and cached MLS endpoints for speed.
Rising proptech indie devs need fast MLS access amid housing market digitization.
MLS ToS violations via proxy
User owns credentials; add ToS indemnity
MLS auth changes breaking proxy
Weekly credential tests + alerts
Success: 3 express interest
Success: 50% retention
Success: 100 signups
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