Entries by Hillary Walters

Sierra Interactive Alternatives: Top Real Estate Website Platforms Compared (2026)

Sierra Interactive is one of many real estate website and CRM platforms available to agents and teams today. While it offers a range of features, it may not align with every budget, workflow, or growth strategy. In this guide, we break down the best Sierra Interactive alternatives in 2026, comparing platforms based on SEO capabilities, […]

IDX Listings: How Agents Turn Searches Into Leads

You might think IDX listings are just a way to display properties on your website—but when they’re set up correctly, they can become one of your most powerful lead generation tools. The right IDX strategy helps you attract organic traffic, engage serious buyers, and turn casual searches into real opportunities. In this guide, you’ll learn […]

Real Estate Website Hosting With IDX: What Agents, Teams, and Brokers Need to Know

Your real estate website is only as powerful as the tools behind it. For most agents, that means one thing: IDX. Without it, your site is essentially a digital business card—nice to have, but not doing much heavy lifting. Real estate website hosting with IDX is the combination of website infrastructure and MLS-powered property search […]

IDX Vendors Compared for Real Estate Professionals

Your website is often the first impression a potential buyer or seller gets of your business. If that site can’t display up-to-date property listings, you’re losing leads before the conversation even starts. That’s where IDX vendors come in—and choosing the right one can make a significant difference in how well your site performs. This guide […]

Complete Guide to IDX Home Search—Why It Matters in 2026

An IDX home search is a property search feature on a real estate website that displays MLS listings through an Internet Data Exchange (IDX) feed. It allows buyers to browse available homes, filter listings, and request showings directly from a real estate agent’s website. Most buyers start their home search online, long before they ever […]

IDX Provider: How to Choose the Right Platform for Your Real Estate Website

Real estate websites rely on an IDX provider to display MLS listings, capture leads, and power property search experiences. But not all IDX providers offer the same level of reliability, customization, or lead management tools. Understanding what an IDX provider does—and what to look for—can help agents and teams choose a platform that actually supports […]