MLS Data Sets & Permitted Uses

About GTAR MLS Data Services

GTAR provides MLS data distribution options for approved vendors, brokerages, and technology partners. Available datasets support IDX display, virtual office websites (VOW), brokerage back office operations (BBO), and participant data return services in accordance with MLS Rules and applicable NAR policy guidelines.

MLS Data Sets Overview

GTAR provides multiple MLS data distribution options designed for different business and operational needs.

Dataset	Description	Data Included	Permitted Uses
🌐 IDX	Public listing data for websites and applications	Active, Pending	Public
🌐 IDX Closed	Public listing data including closed transaction data	Active, Pending, Closed Listings	Public, Private Clients, Private Brokerage
🔒 VOW	Listing, sold, and roster data with mixed usage	All statuses, roster	Public, Private Clients, Private Brokerage
🗂️ ODS	Full dataset including listing and roster data	All statuses, roster	Public, Private Clients, Private Brokerage
🏢 BBO	Brokerage-level data including internal use	All statuses, roster, BBO fields	Public, Private Clients, Private Brokerage
↩️ Participant Data Return	A feed containing a brokerage’s own listing and roster data	All statuses, roster, expiration dates, office exclusives	Broker Own Data

ℹ️ Permitted Use Notice
Use of GTAR MLS data must comply with MLS Rules, applicable data license agreements, and National Association of REALTORS® policy guidelines. Certain data elements and datasets, including closed listing information, may be subject to additional use, access, and display restrictions based on the approved data feed and permitted use.

🌐 Public Public usage conforming to MLS display guidelines. ───── NAR Policy Guideline IDX ───── Permitted Uses IDX, IDX Closed	🔒 Private – Clients Private usage with viewership restricted to a Broker’s registered and authenticated clients. ───── NAR Policy Guideline VOW ───── Permitted Uses IDX Closed, VOW, ODS, BBO
🏢 Private – Brokerage Private usage for internal brokerage agents and staff. ───── NAR Policy Guideline BBO ───── Permitted Uses VOW, ODS, BBO	↩️ Participant Data Return Return and usage of a brokerage’s own listing data. ───── NAR Policy Guideline Participant Data Return ───── Permitted Uses Broker Own Data

⚠️ Important Reminder

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Unauthorized use, redistribution, display, or storage of MLS data may result in suspension or termination of data access privileges and may constitute a violation of MLS Rules and applicable licensing agreements.

GTAR reserves the right to audit, restrict, or revoke access to MLS data services for non-compliance.

💼 Pricing & Plans

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Pricing and plan information is available upon request and may vary based on dataset type, intended business use, onboarding requirements, and vendor approval status.

Please contact GTAR MLS Data Services for current pricing, onboarding requirements, and data licensing information.

📩Vendor Onboarding & Questions

For vendor onboarding, MLS data access questions, or dataset usage inquiries, please contact GTAR MLS Data Services.
Email: mls@gtar.com
Phone: (903) 561-8403

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Last Updated: May 2026
Information subject to change based on MLS policy, vendor onboarding requirements, and data licensing agreements.