Released on: August 21, 2008, 12:38 pm

Press Release Author: Christina Anderson

Industry: Real Estate

Press Release Summary: IDX Broker is used to enhance the Viewpoint Property website
and simplify the search for consumers.

Press Release Body: EUGENE, ORE. - IDX, Inc. announces the addition of Roy Barker
and the Viewpoint Property real estate team based in Kirkland, Wash. to the growing
database of real estate offices choosing to integrate the IDX Broker software into
the search function of their website. Barker's unique website that he designed
himself now offers his clients instant access to search thousands of property
listings from the Northwest MLS (NWMLS).

The Internet Data Exchange (IDX) software automatically extracts raw data from the
NWMLS, formats it to Barker's specifications, and then displays the customized data
in the search function of the Viewpoint Property site, saving both real estate
agents and consumers time. The IDX Broker software allows Barker to feature his
listings on his site and maintain his company branding throughout each of the pages.
All of the search options and overall look of the site are completely customizable
through an administrative log in using custom CSS, and global, page, and category
wrappers.

To further simplify the process, properties can be searched using five different
search methods, the most common being basic, advanced, and map. A basic search
allows the client to specify price range, bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage
while an advanced search allows the client to expand upon the criteria to include
more detailed preferences such as exterior style, flooring, roof type, and view
description. The map search, powered by Google Maps, pinpoints properties for sale
on a satellite image of the area and allows users to visualize the property relative
to distance from roads, major landmarks, and other cities.


About Roy Barker
Roy Barker has an extensive background in computer science and applications as well
as more than 20 years experience as a Realtor. His Viewpoint Property site features
many helpful links for those relocating to the area or just looking for a little
more information on the market. In his spare time he enjoys fishing, hiking,
camping, and diving and is a PADI Divemaster. He and his wife Patty have two
children and six grandchildren.


About IDX, Inc.
Based in Eugene, Oregon IDX, Inc. is nationally known as a leading provider of real
estate search applications. IDX, Inc. manages over $1 trillion worth of active
listings data from over 150 Multiple Listings Services (MLS). IDX Broker is IDX,
Inc.'s principle real estate software utility. The easy to manage and customizable
software helps real estate professionals display home listing data from their
multiple listing service (MLS) on their individual and/or office websites. For more
information on the services provided by IDX, Inc., please visit www.idxbroker.com.


Web Site: http://idxbroker.com

Contact Details: PO Box 71866
Eugene, OR 97401
christina@idxbroker.com