Navigate to the page that you would like to display your widget and add the 'IDX Search'
Summary: The IDX Search widget provides a simple search form visitors to your site can fill out to begin a search. This widget is a good one to include in your side bar so it is always present.
Example: There’s are examples of the IDX Search widget on this page.
Sorting
Sorting: If enabled, this option adds a sort field to the widget, allowing your users to select the order of the search results.
Filters
These choices will be shown to your website visitors in the widget to help them narrow down their search.
Location Search: Adds a find-as-you-type text search for city, zip and other locations, including from your My Map Overlays specified in Flexmls Web.
More Search Options: This will add the option for More Search Options beneath the search button and will open a SmartFrame link where website visitors can use more criteria for a search.
Property Type: Select one or more property types for this search widget. (Options will vary per MLS.)
Fields: You also can add Price, Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Square Footage and Age to the search. We’ll be making other fields available in future releases. In the meantime, please note the strategy for using a saved search link to make pre-set additional fields for your users.
Status: If allowed in your MLS and the Setting is turned on you choose to enable Pending/Sold:
Behavior
IDX Link: This is the IDX Link generated from within the Flexmls IDX Manager that you wish to use when this search is executed. We recommend choosing a link with broad criteria unless you would like to limit the search results for your website visitors.
Send Users To: When a user submits their search, you can choose how they view the results…
- Default Search Results Page – Displays the listing details on your page, this option is best for SEO/indexing purposes.
- A Flexmls IDX Frame – Displays the results in an IDX Smart Frame on your page (iframe).
Layout & Style
Listings Per Page: Select the number of listings to display per page from 5 - 25
Title: This will appear at the top of the search widget. If you would prefer not to have a title, you can leave this blank.
Submit Button Text: You can type in any text you’d like here. (ex. "Search for Homes")
Default View: Select to show the List or Map view by default. Must have a Google Maps Key.
Orientation: If you have already chosen a theme you can skip this option. Otherwise, choose the appropriate orientation. For example, if you are displaying the widget in a sidebar, vertical will be the best option.
Widget Width (in pixels): The width setting allows you to adjust the width of the widget to fit in your sidebar, post or page. The height will adjust automatically.
Fonts & Colors: