ShareiiiT Real Estate App Wix app - FAQ
What can I do with RealEstate?
The target demographic of RealEstate primarily consists of real estate agents seeking efficient property management solutions. By utilizing RealEstate, real estate agents can effectively organize and maintain comprehensive property records, including detailed information and associated photo links stored within the Wix platform. Additionally, RealEstate facilitates the creation of a dedicated webpage on the user's Wix site, showcasing the listed properties in a visually appealing manner.
Where do I start?
To get started, the first thing you need to do is enter all the property details in the Wix Dashboard. Once you've filled in the information, head over to your Wix site and add the RealEstate app to your page. From there, you can easily customize the colors and styles to match your personal preferences or branding. It's a straightforward process that allows you to manage your properties and make them look great on your website.
Why should I buy the full version?
Feel free to use the free version of RealEstate for as long as you like. Just keep in mind that there are limitations on the number of properties you can handle with this version. Also, it will display a visible "powered by RealEstate" message to give credit to the software.
How can I determine if I have a premium account?
To check if you have a premium account, access the app-settings and direct your attention to the top-right corner. Look for a yellow star accompanied by the word "premium." If you spot this symbol, congratulations! You have a premium account. However, if you notice an "Upgrade" button instead, it means that our app has not received any notification regarding an upgrade for your account.
What languages do you speak?
We primarily speak English. However, our app has the potential to support additional languages. The availability of other languages is made possible by the contributions of our users who have generously volunteered to translate the app's outer interface (i.e., the interface outside the Wix editor) into their preferred language, allowing them to fully enjoy our app. If you would like to access our app in your preferred language and possess the willingness and ability to contribute a translation, we encourage you to get in touch with us via email at support@ShareiiiT.com. Translating the app usually requires a short amount of time, typically around 10-15 minutes, if you possess good proficiency in both English and the desired target language.
How do I hide a property from my users?
In the "Property List" view, you will find a list of all your properties, each accompanied by an eye icon (). This icon indicates that the property is currently visible on your site. To hide a property, simply click on the eye icon, and it will change to a crossed-out eye symbol (). This signifies that the property will no longer be displayed on your site.
How can I rearrange the order of properties on my site?
In the "Property List" view, you have the ability to drag properties and change their position within the list. By rearranging the order of the list, you will also alter the sequence in which the properties appear on your site.
Can I add or remove a feature in the property editor?
Yes, you have the ability to add or remove feature fields in the property editor. Adding a feature can be done by clicking the 'Add Feature' link. To remove a feature, simply hover over it, and a trash can icon will appear. Click on the trash can icon to delete the feature.
Can I add or remove a field in the property editor?
Absolutely! You have the flexibility to add or remove fields in the property editor. To begin, click on the orange button labeled "Field Editor" to access the Field Editor interface.

To remove a field, simply hover over the desired field, and a trash bin icon will appear. Click on the trash bin icon to delete the field.

To add a new field, click on the "Add" button. When adding a new field, you will need to select the type of field you want to include. We offer support for various field types, such as:
  • Number field
  • Drop-down field
  • Single-line field
  • Multi-line field
  • Link field
Can change a label of a field?
Certainly! You have the ability to modify the label of a field within the Field Editor. To access the Field Editor, click on the orange button located in the property editor. Once in the Field Editor, you can edit the labels of each individual field to suit your preferences and requirements.
Can I modify the list of drop-down fields, such as the Property Type?
Absolutely! You have the ability to customize the options displayed in drop-down fields. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. Click on the orange button in the property editor to access the Field Editor.
  2. Locate the field you want to modify and click on the edit icon (resembling a pencil) to open its settings.
  3. Within the settings, you can add, remove, and modify the options available in the drop-down list. Make the desired changes to suit your preferences.
Can I include a brochure or other PDF in the property listing?
Absolutely! You can add a PDF to your property listings by following these two steps:
  1. Store your PDFs in a suitable location, such as a public directory within your Dropbox account or any other preferred solution.
  2. Add a link field to your app, which you can label as "Brochure" or any other desired name. You can choose to display this field in the gallery if you wish.
When editing a property, you can simply enter the URL of the brochure into the link field. If you leave the link text empty, the URL will be displayed on your page. However, if you provide a text, it will be shown as the displayed link on your site.
Can I include a video in the property listing?
Absolutely! You can add a video to your property listings by following these two steps:

  1. Ensure that your videos are stored in a suitable location, such as YouTube or any other preferred platform.

  2. Add a link field to your app, which you can label as "Video" or any other desired name. You can choose to display this field in the gallery if you wish.

When editing a property, simply enter the URL of the video into the link field. If you leave the link text empty, the URL will be displayed on your page. However, if you provide text, it will be shown as the displayed link on your site.
Can I include a link in the property listing?
Absolutely! You can add a link to your property listings by following these steps:
  1. Add a link field to your app and label it appropriately based on the type of links you intend to include. You can also choose to display this field in the gallery if desired.
  2. When editing a property, simply enter the URL into the link field. If you leave the link text empty, the URL will be displayed on your page. However, if you provide text, it will be shown as the displayed link on your site.
Can I add a send-mail link to the property?
Absolutely! You can add a link to your site that opens the user's email client with your email pre-filled. Here's how you can do it:
  1. Add a link field to your app and label it appropriately for your site. You can choose to display this field in the gallery if desired.
  2. When editing a property, enter an email address into the link field. If you leave the link text empty, your page will display the email address. If you provide text, it will be shown as the displayed link on your site.

To have a predefined subject, you can add a "?subject=" tag to the link. For example, the link "myself@myemail.com?subject=The house in the prairie" will open the user's email app with the recipient field set as "myself@myemail.com" and the subject set as "The house in the prairie". To have a predefined subject and content, you can add a "?subject=" tag with a "&body=" tag. For example, the link "myself@myemail.com?subject=The house in the prairie&body=I want to buy a small house" will open the user's email app with the recipient field set as "myself@myemail.com", the subject set as "The house in the prairie", and the content set as "I want to buy a small house".
How can I modify the fields displayed in the search bar?
To add a filter to the search bar, follow these steps:
  1. Access the Field Editor by clicking on the "Field Editor" button in the Property Editor.
  2. Open the settings of the field you want to add to the search bar by clicking on the edit icon (resembling a pencil).
  3. Mark the field to indicate that it should appear in the search bar.
To remove a field from the search bar, simply unmark it in the settings.
Can I have multiple pages displaying different properties?
Yes, you can have multiple pages in the application, each showing different properties. Here's what you need to do:

Under the "Multi-Page" section in the settings, click on the "Add Page" button. This will add another page to your app on your site.

By default, the new page will display all the properties. To make a page show only specific properties, you need to define a filter. Go to the "Properties Shown in This Page" section in the settings and set a filter that specifies which properties should be displayed. For example, you can filter to show only properties for rent, apartments, or apartments for rent.

You can also customize the fields used for filtering. Access the Field Editor (click on the "Field Editor" button in the property editor) and open the settings (by clicking the pencil icon) of the field you want to use for filtering. Then mark the field as "filterable".
How can I integrate with an MLS account?
Integrating with an MLS account requires some manual work on our end and follows specific procedures. We offer two methods of integration: embedding an IDX link provided by your MLS or integrating with the RETS protocol, which is a standard in real estate services.

Embedding an IDX link: If your MLS provides you with an IDX link that you want to add to your page, you can do so. If your MLS allows customization of the link, you can make the necessary adjustments. Please note that we have no control over the content of an external IDX.

Integrating with RETS: To integrate with RETS, you first need to obtain a RETS account from your MLS. We do not provide the account; we only connect to an existing one. Contact your MLS for detailed instructions on how to obtain a RETS account, as requirements may vary among different MLSs.

Once you have a RETS account, your MLS will provide you with three pieces of information: a URL to access the MLS, a username, and a password. We require these details to pull properties in your name from the MLS.

Please note that a RETS URL is different from an IDX URL. The RETS URL is designed for machine use (our server), so it may appear less user-friendly. Make sure you have the correct type of URL. You can refer to this example page to see how a RETS URL might look. If the URL you have opens a different-looking page, it is likely the wrong one.

After providing us with the URL, username, and password, we will need to adjust your field structure to match that of your MLS and establish bindings between the app's fields and the MLS fields. This process is manual and typically takes a few days, assuming no technical issues arise. Keep in mind that while RETS is a standard, different MLSs may implement additional specifications, requiring us to liaise with the MLS support for technical details, which can cause some delays in the integration process.
Why isn't the IDX link I'm trying to embed working?
When embedding an external IDX link, make sure you enter the complete URL of the link, for example: https://idx.mls.com/. Pay attention to the "https://" at the beginning, indicating that it is a secure link.

If the link you have starts with "http://", you should check if your MLS supports a secure version of the link. To do this, replace "http://" with "https://" at the beginning of the link and open it in a browser. If the secure link works, please use the secure link starting with "https://" for embedding.

If your MLS does not support secure links, you need to enable HTTP on your Wix site. You can find instructions on how to do this in the Wix support documentation: https://support.wix.com/en/article/enabling-https-for-your-wix-site. After enabling HTTP, you will be able to use both HTTP and HTTPS links.
How can I change the fields that appear in the gallery view?
To add or remove a field from the gallery view, follow these steps:

1. Click the orange button in the property editor to access the field editor.

2. In the field editor, locate the field you want to add or remove from the gallery.

3. Click on the edit icon (pencil) next to the field to open its settings.

4. Look for the "Appears in gallery" checkbox and check it to display the field in the gallery, or uncheck it to remove it from the gallery.

By checking the "Appears in gallery" checkbox, the field will be visible in the gallery view. Conversely, unchecking the checkbox will hide the field from the gallery view.
How can I have a multilingual site?
RealEstate provides a solution for creating a multilingual site by leveraging our pre-translated labels available in multiple languages. While this is not a built-in multilingual feature, you can utilize it to achieve a multilingual site setup.

To create different pages with different languages, there are some setup steps involved as well as additional work when uploading properties. Since we cannot translate user-generated text, you will need to upload each property multiple times, once for each language.

Let's take an example of creating an English/Spanish site. Here's what you need to do:

  1. Modify your field structure to include each field for every language. In our example, you would have a "Details" field (for English) and a "Detalles" field (for Spanish), a "Bedrooms" field (for English) and a "Dormitorios" field (for Spanish), and so on. Additionally, you need to include a "Language" field, which should be a dropdown with options for the languages you support. Set this field's visibility to "Always Hidden" so it won't be visible to visitors, and mark it as "Filterable".


  2. When uploading properties, you need to upload them separately for each language. In our example, you would upload a property with the following field values:

    Language: English
    Bedrooms: 3
    Details: A nice apartment near Central Park.


    And then upload the same property again with the following field values:

    Language: Spanish
    Dormitorios: 3
    Detalles: Un lindo departamento cerca del Central Park.


  3. To set a page to display properties in a specific language, you need to configure a few settings for that page. Under the "Settings" section, set the "Page Language" to the desired language, and under the "Properties shown in this page" section, set the Language filter to the corresponding language. Repeat this process for each language you want to support on different pages.


  4. Please note that English and Spanish are just examples, and you can have more than two languages and specify any languages you need for your site.
How can I share my properties on Facebook?
Sharing your properties on Facebook requires some attention to certain details. If you simply share the URL of a property on Facebook, the preview displayed will be of your homepage. Unfortunately, we cannot modify this behavior since the preview is generated by Wix, which provides a single preview for all URLs on a site.

To overcome this limitation, we have implemented a sharing mechanism that you need to follow. Here's what you should do:

  1. In the "Property Detailed View" settings, enable the "Facebook Share" checkbox. This will add a Facebook icon to your property's detailed pages.


  2. When you want to share a specific property on Facebook, navigate to its detailed page and click on the Facebook icon. This will initiate the sharing process, allowing you to share the property on Facebook.


By following this approach, you can share your properties on Facebook effectively and ensure that the correct property is displayed in the shared post.
Why is my premium app only showing 10 properties when I have more?
The reason your premium app is displaying only 10 properties per page is to ensure a good user experience for your visitors. This limit is set to optimize performance, especially on devices with limited resources or slower internet connections. As the number of properties increases, it can take longer to load and display them, potentially affecting the user's browsing experience.

If you have more than 10 properties, you'll notice pagination buttons at the bottom of the page. These buttons allow users to navigate to the next set of properties. By clicking on these buttons, they can access the following pages and view additional properties.

The color of the pagination buttons is automatically determined to match the overall color scheme of your site. However, if the button color does not stand out well against your site's background, you can customize it. Simply go to the settings and locate the "Pagination Color" option under the "Header and Footer" section. From there, you can choose a color that better suits your site's design.
How can I improve the quality of my pictures?
Our app aims to strike a balance between image quality and website loading time across various devices. It takes into consideration factors such as slower mobile data speeds on mobile devices, which can significantly impact the loading time of sites with large-sized images. To optimize loading times and enhance user experience, we resize the images to dimensions of 800x480 pixels.

While this resizing helps with loading times, it may result in a slight loss of image quality, particularly for images that contain text documents. To mitigate the impact of quality loss, we recommend that you upload images that have already been resized to 800x480 pixels. By doing so, you can maintain a better balance between image quality and loading speed.
Why doesn't the map update when I update the address?
When you fill in the address field, the map automatically focuses on the address you have entered. This functionality is achieved because the Address field is associated with the Map field, so any changes to the address will trigger an update in the map. This association is established by specifying the label of the map field in the settings of the address field. If you change the label of the map field, you must also update the settings of the address field accordingly. To do this:
  1. Open the "Field Editor."
  2. Access the settings of the address field.
  3. Set the "Associated map" field to the label of the associated map.
By following these steps, the map will be automatically updated whenever you make changes to the address.
Can I have only the search bar on my homepage and display the property list on another page?
Yes, you can have a search bar on your homepage that, when used, displays a list of properties. However, this is achieved without separating the search bar from the property list. To show only a search bar on your homepage, follow these steps:
  1. Go to the "Settings" section.
  2. Expand the "Gallery Body" accordion.
  3. Select "Hide until search".
  4. In the Wix editor, set the app page as your homepage. You may want to customize the design in the Wix editor to resemble a webpage.
By following these steps, your homepage will feature a search bar. When users perform a search, the property list will be displayed on the same page.