Data Importer - MLS Export Requirements
Updated over a week ago

Data Importer allows you to import information for any MLS we do not currently support, and prefill all of the data for Comp grid, property details, 1004MC and One-unit Housing Trends.

Exporting data from your MLS to use in HouseCanary

Important! To export data from your MLS for HouseCanary there are a few steps strongly suggested:

  • Step 1: Perform a property search to generate the list of properties you'd like to use.
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  • Step 2: Find the download / export option (usually found in the settings menu)

    • Note: Download / Export option may vary based on MLS - Please refer to individual MLS help section for exact details.

  • Step 3: Create a new export. Most MLS systems have this feature, you may have a button or link that will performs this action.

  • Step 4: When prompted to choose an export format, select CSV.

    • Note: If your MLS provides you with the option to include column names, select this as well.

Please reference the list below when choosing which column headers to include in your export:

  • (1-21) "In Bold" - Strongly Suggested

  • (22-45) - Recommended

  1. Full Street Address (Street number, Street direction, Street name)

  2. Unit Number

  3. Floor Location (for condos)

  4. Zip

  5. Status

  6. Sold Price

  7. Sold Date

  8. List Price

  9. List Date

  10. Contract Price

  11. Contract Date

  12. Sale Type

  13. Year Built

  14. HOA $

  15. GLA (sqft)

  16. Lot Size

  17. Bedrooms

  18. Full Bathrooms

  19. Partial Bathrooms

  20. Listing #

  21. DOM

  22. Property Type - if available

  23. Basement (sqft) - if available

  24. Geo Lat - if available

  25. Geo Lon - if available

  26. Ownership - if available

  27. Financing - if available

  28. Total Sales or Financing $ - if available

  29. Stories - if available

  30. Garage Spaces - if available

  31. Carport Spaces - if available

  32. Driveway Spaces - if available

  33. Pool (yes/no) - if available

  34. Pool Description (eg, inground) - if available

  35. Porch - if available

  36. Porch Description - if available

  37. Patio - if available

  38. Patio Description - if available

  39. Deck - if available

  40. Deck Description - if available

  41. Common Elements - if available

  42. Rec. Facilities - if available

  43. Energy Efficient Items - if available

  44. Property Description / Realtor Comments - if available

  45. Photo URLs (this allows you to view MLS photos in HouseCanary) - if available

If you're unable to include the fields suggested above, contact your MLS provider. For the best results, try to include at least 50 properties or up to a few months of data.

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