Overview

Many real estate clients want an automated home valuation tool where users can enter their address and receive an estimated home value—similar to a Zestimate.

While IDX Broker does not currently offer a built-in AVM widget, clients can use the AVM widget available through Realtors Property Resource (RPR).

This integration can also function as a lead capture system by collecting user information before displaying valuation results.

Requirements

• Access to an RPR account
• RPR Cobrand ID
• RPR Token
• A WordPress website
• A form plugin such as:
  • Gravity Forms
  • Contact Form 7
  • Ninja Forms

How It Works

This setup uses a two-step process:

1. Collect lead information through a form
2. Redirect users to a valuation page containing the AVM widget

Setup Instructions

Step 1: Obtain RPR Credentials

Have the client log into:

• https://narrpr.com

Retrieve:

• Cobrand ID
• Token
• Widget access information

Step 2: Create a Lead Capture Form

Using your preferred form plugin:

1. Create a form containing:
   • First Name
   • Last Name
   • Email
   • (Optional) Phone Number
2. Configure the form to:
   • Send leads to IDX Broker (optional)
   • Redirect users to another WordPress page after submission

Step 3: Create the AVM Results Page

Create a new WordPress page that will display:

• Address search field
• AVM valuation results

Step 4: Configure Form Redirect

In your form plugin settings:

• Set the redirect URL to the AVM results page created in Step 3

Step 5: Add the RPR AVM Widget Code

Edit the AVM results page and add the following code:

<form id="rpravm" method="GET" name="rpravm">
  <label>Address: </label>
  <input id="address" name="address" type="text" />
  <input id="submit" name="submit" type="submit" value="Get Value" />
</form>

<script>
function getUrlVars()
{
    var vars = [], hash;
    var hashes = window.location.href.slice(window.location.href.indexOf('?') + 1).split('&');

    for(var i = 0; i < hashes.length; i++)
    {
        hash = hashes[i].split('=');
        vars.push(hash[0]);
        vars[hash[0]] = hash[1];
    }

    return vars;
}

var Address = getUrlVars()["address"];

if (Address.length != 0) {
    var rprAvmWidgetOptions = {
        Token: "[tokencode]",
        Query: Address,
        CoBrandCode: "[cobrandcode]",
        ShowRprLinks: false
    }
}
</script>

<div id="rpravmWidget">
  <script src="//www.narrpr.com/widgets/avm-widget/widget.ashx/script"></script>
</div>

Step 6: Replace Credentials

Replace:

• [tokencode]
• [cobrandcode]

with the client’s actual RPR credentials.

Step 7: Test the Widget

1. Publish the page
2. Submit the lead form
3. Verify:
   • Redirect works correctly
   • AVM widget loads
   • Property valuation displays properly

Important Notes

• The RPR AVM widget only works for properties within the client’s MLS coverage area
• Some addresses may not return results
• This is a third-party integration and is not native to IDX Broker

Troubleshooting

Widget not loading

• Verify Cobrand ID and Token are correct
• Check browser console for JavaScript errors

Form not redirecting

• Confirm redirect URL is configured properly in the form plugin

No valuation returned

• Ensure the address is located within the supported MLS region

Leads not appearing in IDX Broker

• Verify form-to-IDX integration settings
• Confirm lead routing is configured correctly

Additional Notes

• This setup works well as a seller lead generation tool
• Strong CTA examples include:
  • “What’s Your Home Worth?”
  • “Get Your Instant Home Value”
  • “See Your Property Estimate”

Support

If you have questions or run into issues, contact:
developers@idxbroker.com

🤖 Zendesk AI / Answer Bot Intents

Intent: Add home valuation tool

User might ask:

• “Can I add a Zestimate-style tool?”
• “Does IDX Broker have home valuations?”

Answer:
IDX Broker does not provide a built-in AVM tool, but you can integrate the RPR AVM widget to provide automated home valuations.

Intent: RPR AVM setup

User might ask:

• “How do I install the RPR AVM widget?”

Answer:
Create a lead capture form, redirect users to a results page, and embed the RPR AVM widget code using the client’s Cobrand ID and Token.

Intent: AVM widget not working

User might ask:

• “Why isn’t the RPR widget loading?”

Answer:
Check that the Cobrand ID and Token are correct and confirm the address is within the supported MLS region.