iHomeFinder
Login Information
- iHomeFinder Partner Portal
- Username: pmw.webmaster
- Password: [ our current standard password ]
iHomeFinder Knowledgebase & Docs
Version 10 Setup
Learn MorePricing & Packages
PMW Package Name | iHomeFinder Name | What We Pay | What The Client Pays |
---|---|---|---|
Agent Standard | Optima IDX Standard | $22.40/mo | $49.95/mo |
Agent Premium | Premium IDX | $55.20/mo | $84.95/mo |
Agent Premium + CRM | IDX Premium + CRM | $84.50/mo | $129.95/mo |
Broker Standard | Broker IDX | $47/mo | $79.95/mo |
Broker Premium | Broker IDX Premium | $81/mo | $124.95/mo |
Broker Premium + CRM | Optima IDX Broker ONE (no MarketBoost) | $199.95/mo |
Partner Portal: Adding a Client
Express Agent Setup:
- Once you create an account, the IDX contract is sent out and the process is triggered automatically
- Website URL:
- Can put both production URL and Dev URL like so:
- Prod: URL; Dev: URL
- Can put both production URL and Dev URL like so:
- Agent ID: Search tool will work if the agent has at least one active listing; if no active listings, can default to their license number
- Can change username and password later on
Add a Client:
- Creates a shell account - may be best for clients who are unsure about whether or not they want to sign up
- Able to add package and whatnot later
System Links:
- Gives an idea of URL structure that will be used for page links - replace xxx with client ID
Agent/Listing Search:
- Search for a listing if client is “missing it on the website” - ask the client to provide a listing number, search for it, if you can’t see it, try to troubleshoot it - may be spaces in URL or around listing ID
- If the listing doesn’t appear in search: client maybe just uploaded it, may take some time (24 hours) to upload to the server or could be internal issues - contact support for help
Billing Information:
- Ask Natalie directly for any questions on billing
Paperwork Manager:
- IDX approval - clients will receive a form that they have to sign and fill out, broker has to sign as well - MLS board wants to verify client is a part of MLS board.
- Will show where clients are in the process
- Approval processing time is typically between 7-14 business days, could be less time or even longer
- If you want to expedite, you can contact iHomeFinder to ask if there is an update
MLS Board Info:
- Go to list, click on specific board, will show how often updates are made, whether or not MLS board includes sold listings, approval processing time, etc.
- Check IDX Coverage
Paperwork Statuses:
- New board requested, email sent
- This means the paperwork has been sent to the client and not yet filled out
- Sent to Board for Approval
- The status of the account will go to "Sent to Board for Approval" once iHomeFinder has received and processed the paperwork from the client & then sent it to the MLS for approval.
Branding
Add Client's Logos
There are a few places to add the client's logos.
- Alert & Email Settings > Branding
- Listing Settings > Results & Featured ( near the bottom of the page )
Version 10 Setup
- Log into the client's iHomeFinder Control Panel
- Navigate to Setup > Website > Version & Platform
- Switch to Version 10
- Make sure the website's URL is set to their live domain. The widget will only work on the domain you enter.
- Set the url in Step 2 to https://www.[yourwebsite].com/idx
- In NestHub
- Create a new page template in NestHub/Atom called "ihomefinder"
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Copy/paste the Version 10 scripts from iHomeFinder Control Panel to the "ihomefinder" page template
Add inside of HEAD tag on "ihomefinder" page template:
<script src="https://kestrel.idxhome.com/ihf-kestrel.js"></script> <script> window.ihfKestrel = window.ihfKestrel || {}; ihfKestrel.config = { platform: "custom", activationToken: "28fac688-b13e-469d-80be-d8805ed08000", // Each Client will get their own activationToken }; </script>
Add inside of BODY tag on "ihomefinder" page template immediately AFTER {% content %}:
This is where the widget will show up on your pages.
<script> document.currentScript.replaceWith(ihfKestrel.render()); </script>
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- Create a new folder in Atom called "idx"
- Drag & Drop all files from the IDX folder in the Downloaded Pages to the IDX folder you just created in Atom.
- Drag & Drop the market-homes-for-sale.html file to the main / folder in Atom - OR - replace your current homes-for-sale page with that code.
- Set the Page Template as "ihomefinder" for all pages in the IDX Folder & the /[market]-homes-for-sale page
- Create a new page template in NestHub/Atom called "ihomefinder"
- In the client's iHomeFinder Control Panel
- Navigate to Setup > Website > SEO Pages
- For each page listed:
- Update "Page Location" to include the idx folder, Example: /idx/listing
- Check the box for "I've completed the setup for this page"
- Click "Save" button
- Note: You do NOT have to add the embed code on these since we already added it to the "ihomefinder" Page Template
Setting up Markets: Saved Searches / Custom Maps / Custom Widgets
- Click on Markets in the top Nav and click Add a New Market
- Enter the search critera you want for your custom search.
- Click the main Markets tab to view all the Markets you've created.
- You can directly link to the new Market pages you've created [ under the links column see View Pages ]
- You can also use the Market ID to add to the Market Widgets to only show properties from that saved search
- A good example of Market pages can be found on HomeRiver Realty Boise
Support Contact
- Complete Support Ticket Form in Partner Portal
- Email: Support@ihomefinder.com
IDX Contact
For questions about IDX approval process or new MLSs/Boards, you can contact the contracts team directly:
- Phone: 866.700.8855 ext. 3
- Email: idxapproval@ihomefinder.com