IDX Broker Results and Map Search Pages

When setting up a real estate website with IDX Broker, understanding the IDX Broker Results and Map Search pages is crucial for improving user experience, SEO, and lead generation. Both serve unique purposes in helping homebuyers find the right property, but they offer different experiences, SEO benefits, and lead-generation opportunities. Understanding how they work—and how to enhance them with IDXAddons from RealtyCandy—can give your website a serious edge.

IDX Broker Results Page: List-Focused Property Viewing

The IDX Broker Results Page is designed primarily for viewing listings after a search has been performed, not for running searches directly. Once a visitor uses the Basic or Advanced Search, or clicks on a Saved Link, the Results Page displays the listings that match the chosen criteria in a grid or list format.

Key Features

• Post-Search Viewing: The Results Page is where buyers land after performing a search—it’s not built to run full searches itself, but rather to display the results.
• Pagination & Map Pins: Results pages include pagination, and the map markers on the map will only correspond to the listings on the current page for a clearer, less cluttered user experience.
• Listing Limit: Each Results Page is limited at most to 100 listings. To focus on target markets, agents should narrow searches or create Saved Links.
• Saved Links & Lead Capture: Results pages can be used to create Saved Links for specific communities or property types. Buyers can save listings directly and, more importantly, subscribe to email updates based on the filters chosen in Basic or Advanced Search.
• Polygon Search: Users can draw custom polygons to outline their ideal area. Unlike the Map Search, these drawn searches can be saved and subscribed to for ongoing property alerts.
• Modify Search: A Modify Search button lets users return to the Basic or Advanced Search to change criteria without starting over.
• Filters: Filters are limited, but they can be customized by a developer—or by RealtyCandy—as an additional service.

The Results Page is the backbone of IDX Broker for browsing search results, saving searches, and subscribing to updates. It’s a lead-generation powerhouse because of its ability to capture and re-engage users through email alerts.

IDX Broker Map Search Page: Location-Based Discovery

The Map Search Page is designed for searching properties visually, letting buyers explore real estate listings directly on an interactive map. Unlike the Results Page, the Map Search provides a more dynamic, exploratory experience where users control the search area.

Key Features

• Search-Oriented Experience: The Map Search is an interactive tool for buyers to actively search, zoom, and pan across neighborhoods to find properties.
• Listing Limit: The Map Search shows up to 500 listings per view. To see more properties, users need to zoom into a specific neighborhood or move the map around.
• Saved Links: Like the Results Page, Map Search can also be used to create Saved Links for target neighborhoods or property types. Users can save individual listings, but unlike Results Pages, they cannot subscribe to receive updates for searches created on the map.
• Polygon Search: Buyers can draw polygons to focus on custom areas. However, these drawn searches cannot be saved for ongoing alerts—they’re only for immediate use.
• Filters: Map pages also have limited filters available by default. These can be expanded through custom development by RealtyCandy.

The Map Search is best for clients who want to explore areas visually and interact with the market in real time. It’s engaging and intuitive, but not as strong for saved searches or lead follow-up as the Results Page.

Boost IDX Broker Results and Map Search Pages with RealtyCandy

RealtyCandy can dramatically improve both the Results and Map Search pages with our IDXAddons tools and Premium Templates—and the best part is, they’re all available for free.

IDXStyles: Branding Made Simple

The IDXStyles tool, included with IDXAddons, allows you to easily customize the fonts, colors, and styling of multiple IDX pages. This ensures your IDX Broker pages look polished, modern, and consistent with your brand identity.

Tools for Better Saved Links & SEO

Our IDXAddons suite goes beyond styling by offering powerful tools to create community-focused pages that improve SEO and lead capture:

• One Click Community – Instantly generate a community page using AI with a single click.
• Community Areas – Display the number of listings for IDX Broker Saved Links with an eye-catching image.
• Community Enhanced Builder – Create, edit, and customize your community pages without writing code.
• Community Information – Show property counts, average price, square footage, and acreage for any Saved Link.
• Community Listings Stats – Highlight the most popular, most expensive, and least expensive listings in a community.
• Community Page Creator – Automatically turn IDX Broker Saved Links into SEO-friendly community pages.

These tools make it simple to build hyper-local content that ranks better on Google. By combining Saved Links with rich community information, agents can attract buyers searching for specific neighborhoods while boosting their site’s SEO performance.

Lead Capture Enhancements

Our IDXStyles lead capture enhancements give IDX Broker’s built-in registration and login popups a modern, branded look. These improved pop-ups are more eye-catching and user-friendly, encouraging visitors to register and engage with your listings.

Using IDX Broker Results and Map Search Saved Links for Communities

Saved Links in IDX Broker are one of the most powerful tools for SEO and lead generation. Instead of sending visitors to broad searches, you can create custom links that highlight specific neighborhoods, price ranges, or property types. Using IDX Broker Results and Map Search Saved Links allows agents to target hyper-local communities and capture more leads.

How to Set Saved Links Up:

1. Under your Saved Links panel in IDX Broker: https://middleware.idxbroker.com/mgmt/saved-links
2. Click on Create Saved Link and select the Search Page (Basic, Advanced, or Map Search).
3. Select the Criteria such as city, property type, price range, or subdivision.
4. Name your search and set the SEO preferences. We recommend giving it a clear, keyword-rich name (e.g., Homes for Sale in Downtown Austin).
5. Under the Sub-header section, add some content—include a description of the community, neighborhood highlights, and more.
6. Publish the Link on your website, like on your navigation menu, share it on social media, and blog posts.

Why Saved Links Works:

• Creates SEO-optimized landing pages that rank for hyper-local keywords.
• Drives targeted traffic from buyers searching for specific areas.
• Works perfectly with IDXAddons tools like Community Page Creator or Community Information to add value and improve Google rankings.

Saved Links are a simple but powerful way to showcase your expertise, target the right buyers, and capture more leads.