If you’re a real estate professional looking to showcase property listings on your website, integrating MLS® (Multiple Listing Service) listings is essential for providing your visitors with up-to-date information on available properties. Using Elementor, a popular WordPress page builder, alongside the “Organic Real Estate Integration” plugin, makes this task straightforward. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you add MLS® listings to your Elementor website efficiently.

Step 1: Install Elementor on Your WordPress Website

Before you can start adding MLS® listings, ensure that Elementor is installed on your WordPress site. If you haven’t installed it yet, you can do so by going to your WordPress dashboard, navigating to the Plugins section, and clicking on ‘Add New’. Search for ‘Elementor’ and install the plugin, then activate it to integrate it with your WordPress site.

Step 2: Install the “Organic Real Estate Integration” Plugin

Once Elementor is up and running, the next step is to install the “Organic Real Estate Integration” plugin. This plugin is specifically designed to work with real estate websites and facilitates the integration of MLS® listings.

• Go back to the Plugins section in your WordPress dashboard.
• Click on ‘Add New’ and search for “Organic Real Estate Integration.”
• Install and activate the plugin to enable its features on your site.

Step 3: Configure the Plugin Settings

After activating the plugin, you’ll need to configure its settings to connect to your MLS® provider. This typically involves entering API keys or access credentials provided by your MLS® service. These settings ensure that the listings on your website are synchronized with the MLS® database.

• Navigate to the settings page of the “Organic Real Estate Integration” plugin.
• Enter the necessary API keys and configure other settings as required by your MLS® provider.
• Save your changes to establish the connection between your website and the MLS® service.

Step 4: Add MLS® Listings to Your Elementor Page

With the plugin configured, you can now add MLS® listings directly to your pages created with Elementor:

• Open the page where you want to display MLS® listings in Elementor editor mode.
• Click on the ‘+’ icon to add a new section or select an existing section where you want the listings to appear.
• Drag the “Organic Real Estate Integration” widget from the left-hand side panel of Elementor and drop it into the desired section of your page.
• Once added, you might have options to customize the appearance and functionality of the listings display, such as adjusting layout, filtering which properties to show, and defining how much detail is shown for each listing.

Step 5: Customize and Publish

After placing the widget, take advantage of Elementor’s design tools to fine-tune the look and feel of the listings. You can adjust colours, fonts, and layout settings to match your site’s design. Once you are satisfied with how the listings look, click on ‘Publish’ or ‘Update’ to make the changes live on your website.

Adding MLS® listings to your Elementor website doesn’t have to be complicated. With the help of the “Organic Real Estate Integration” plugin, you can seamlessly display updated and detailed property listings. This not only enhances your website’s functionality but also provides a valuable resource for your visitors. By following these steps, you ensure that your real estate website remains a crucial tool for both buyers and sellers in the property market.