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Is there a standard XML format for property listings?

I've found a couple:

  • reaxml1 reaxml.realestate.com.au/docs/reaxml1-xml-format.html
  • RELML www.xml.com/98/08/real/relml-dtd.html

but which is best / most used? Has anyone created xml property listings using these?

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In Australia at least, the "de facto" standard is REAXML. Easily the most used real estate XML specification in that country. In my work I've created both importers and exporters of REAXML data. In South Africa I know of at least one web dev firm that accepts REAXML (for remax.com.au)

matthewh
Thanks, I'll take that as a correct anser - doesn't seem to be much of a standard out there. REAXML looks good, will try it out.Out of interest, which web-dev company are you referring to? Would like to chat to them.
Timothy
Hi, the company I was referring to is White Wall Web http://whitewallweb.com/
matthewh
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There is a real estate XML company, XML2U.com that can automatically convert your real estate xml file into a number of widely used international real estate XML formats. They can also generate an XML file from an agent's website. Worth checking out. Please mention me if you end up using their service!

Joe Betro

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