3 Essential IDX Broker Features to Leverage in 2026
The new year is the perfect time to evaluate your real estate technology and ensure you’re getting the most out of your tools. For agents using IDX Broker, maximizing your website’s performance means leveraging the features that drive lead capture and improve client experience.
Here are three essential IDX Broker features you should prioritize and master to elevate your real estate business in 2026.
Saved Links & Landing Pages
A standard property search is a given, but modern homebuyers expect a highly personalized and intuitive search experience. IDX Broker allows you to go far beyond basic filters, giving you the power to cater directly to niche markets and specific buyer needs.
Why It Matters:
- Improved Lead Quality: When users can filter by hyper-specific criteria—like “homes with an ADU,” “properties near a specific school district,” or “walkable neighborhoods”—they are deeper into the buying journey and are higher-quality leads.
- Enhanced SEO: Creating custom search pages based on these niche criteria (e.g., “Austin Homes with Dedicated Home Office”) generates highly specific, long-tail content that search engines love. This draws in buyers searching with precise intent.
How to Leverage It:
Focus on setting up polygon searches (drawing a boundary on a map) and proximity searches (e.g., within 5 miles of a popular landmark). Then, save these searches as custom, permanent pages on your site with unique, SEO-optimized URLs. Promote these custom links in your email marketing and social media campaigns to direct targeted traffic.
Saved Searches & Email Alerts
The transition from a passive website visitor to an active lead often happens when they sign up for property alerts. IDX Broker’s built-in saved search functionality is a powerful, automated lead nurturing tool that keeps you top-of-mind without manual effort.
Why It Matters:
- Continuous Engagement: Once a lead saves a search, they receive automated emails whenever a new property matching their criteria hits the market. This keeps them engaged with your brand and site, making your website their primary resource.
- Insightful Behavior Data: The system tracks which properties they click on and which searches they save, giving you valuable insight into their actual buying preferences before you even pick up the phone.
How to Leverage It:
Actively prompt visitors to save their searches. Use clear, prominent calls-to-action on every property detail page and search results page. When you connect with a new lead, proactively set up a saved search for them based on your conversation. Frame it as a concierge service: “I’ve set up an automatic alert so you’ll be the first to know when a home matching your wish list becomes available.”
Customizable Lead Capture
Lead capture is the lifeline of your business, and IDX Broker offers various methods to ensure you never miss an opportunity. Beyond the standard “Contact Agent” form, you can utilize strategically placed widgets to maximize conversion rates.
Why It Matters:
- Gated Content Value: Requiring registration to view certain high-value content (like property photos or a virtual tour) is an effective way to convert anonymous visitors into verifiable leads.
- Strategic Placement: Implementing forms and prompts at key decision points ensures you capture the lead when their interest is highest.
How to Leverage It:
Implement forced registration after a user views a specific number of properties (typically 3-5). Ensure your contact forms are optimized for mobile devices and only ask for the minimum necessary information to reduce friction. The simpler the registration process, the higher your conversion rate will be.
Take Your Real Estate Website to the Next Level
Ready to start 2026 on the right foot? Check out IDX Broker for all of your real estate website needs.