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.
βStep 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
Full Street Address (Street number, Street direction, Street name)
Unit Number
Floor Location (for condos)
Zip
Status
Sold Price
Sold Date
List Price
List Date
Contract Price
Contract Date
Sale Type
Year Built
HOA $
GLA (sqft)
Lot Size
Bedrooms
Full Bathrooms
Partial Bathrooms
Listing #
DOM
Property Type - if available
Basement (sqft) - if available
Geo Lat - if available
Geo Lon - if available
Ownership - if available
Financing - if available
Total Sales or Financing $ - if available
Stories - if available
Garage Spaces - if available
Carport Spaces - if available
Driveway Spaces - if available
Pool (yes/no) - if available
Pool Description (eg, inground) - if available
Porch - if available
Porch Description - if available
Patio - if available
Patio Description - if available
Deck - if available
Deck Description - if available
Common Elements - if available
Rec. Facilities - if available
Energy Efficient Items - if available
Property Description / Realtor Comments - if available
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.