Build vs. Buy: Why Repliers Infrastructure Outperforms DIY Solutions

The Common Misconception

Many companies in our industry have developed a "muscle memory" response when it comes to MLS® data infrastructure: build it yourself. The assumption is often that custom-built solutions will automatically perform better than third-party services. However, this assumption frequently leads to increased costs, extended development timelines, and inferior performance compared to leveraging specialized infrastructure providers like Repliers.

The Reality of Building Your Own Infrastructure

Cost Considerations

Building infrastructure capable of matching Repliers' performance would cost tens of thousands of dollars per month in cloud infrastructure alone. This doesn't include:

• Development time and engineering resources
• Ongoing maintenance and monitoring
• Security updates and compliance management
• Scaling and optimization as your needs grow

Technical Complexity

Creating a robust MLS® data infrastructure requires:

• Multi-zone deployment for redundancy
• Powerful Elasticsearch clusters optimized for real estate data
• Advanced caching and indexing strategies
• Real-time data synchronization
• Comprehensive monitoring and alerting systems

Repliers' Enterprise-Grade Infrastructure

Industry-Leading Technology Stack

Repliers utilizes the same cutting-edge technology that powers major tech companies like Zillow. Our APIs connect directly to:

• High-performance Elasticsearch deployment - Purpose-built for MLS® data queries
• Multi-zone architecture - Ensuring maximum uptime and fault tolerance
• Enterprise-grade redundancy - Built to handle traffic spikes and maintain consistency

Performance Metrics That Speak for Themselves

Our performance standards match those of industry giants:

• P50 response time: <100ms - 50% of API requests complete in under 100 milliseconds
• P95 response time: <300ms - 95% of API requests complete in under 300 milliseconds

These metrics are continuously monitored.

Transparency and Reliability

Public Status Monitoring

We believe in complete transparency regarding our service performance. Our status page provides real-time insights into:

• System uptime
• Ongoing incidents or maintenance
• Historical performance data

These insights are continuously monitored and publicly available on our status page.

Commitment to Uptime

We take uptime and performance seriously because we understand that your applications depend on our reliability. Our infrastructure is designed with redundancy at every level to ensure consistent service availability.

The Strategic Advantage

Focus on Your Core Business

By choosing Repliers, you can:

• Accelerate time-to-market - Deploy applications in weeks, not months
• Reduce operational overhead - Let us handle infrastructure management
• Ensure scalability - Our platform grows with your needs automatically
• Maintain competitive performance - Deliver user experiences on par with industry leaders

Cost-Effective Excellence

You gain access to enterprise-grade infrastructure at a fraction of the cost of building and maintaining your own solution, allowing you to allocate resources toward developing unique features and growing your business.

Making the Right Choice

The question isn't whether you can build your own MLS® infrastructure—it's whether you should. When you can achieve the same performance standards as major tech companies while saving time, money, and engineering resources, the strategic choice becomes clear.

Repliers provides the robust, scalable infrastructure you need so you can focus on what you do best: building exceptional real estate applications for your users.

Ready to see the performance difference for yourself? Contact our team to discuss how Repliers can accelerate your development timeline while ensuring enterprise-grade performance.

Updated on: 16/07/2025