MLS onboarding checklist
Broker-facing steps for native IDX go-live — typically 2–4 weeks depending on board approval.
Text and AI-generated illustrations — no demo video required.
Illustrative composite outcomes — not a named client engagement unless stated.
Before kickoff
Gather these before engineering starts MLS connection.
- Broker of record signature authority
- MLS membership ID and board name
- Preferred domain for IDX (www broker site)
- Agent roster CSV (name, email, phone, MLS ID)
- Follow Up Boss credentials if syncing
Compliance review
Legible configures display rules, disclaimer blocks, and data refresh intervals per vendor requirements.
- Listing attribution and broker branding
- Sold/off-market display rules
- Fair housing disclaimer on search widgets
- ADA target for client site
Go-live smoke test
Search, detail, open house, saved search, and showing form tested on staging then production.
- Cron: saved-search-alerts hourly
- Cron: mls-idx-sync every 10 min
- Agent assignment rule verified
- GTM/GA4 on broker site if client-owned container
Who pays Trestle / MLS feed fees?
Typically the brokerage — pass-through industry standard, billed separately from Legible subscription.
Can we start with one MLS?
Yes — Professional includes one MLS connection; Enterprise supports up to five.