How to Access CREA DDF Through Repliers

Overview

The Canadian Real Estate Association Data Distribution Facility (CREA DDF) is a service that allows real estate brokerages to share their listings across thousands of real estate websites automatically. This guide explains how to set up access to CREA DDF listings and display them on your website.

What is CREA DDF?

CREA DDF is designed to help real estate brokerages increase exposure for their office listings. When brokerages participate in the program, their listings are automatically distributed to thousands of websites that have access to the feed, providing significant marketing benefits at no additional cost.

Benefits:

Automatic listing distribution to thousands of websites
Increased exposure for your property listings
Enhanced marketing reach without additional effort

Prerequisites

Active real estate brokerage license
Access to member.realtor.ca portal
Valid login credentials for CREA member portal

Setting Up CREA DDF Access Through Repliers

Follow these steps to configure a CREA DDF feed for your website:

Step 1: Access the CREA Portal

Navigate to member.realtor.ca
Log in using your CREA member credentials

Step 2: Request DDF Access

Click the "Access DDF" button under the CREA Data Distribution Facility section
Select "Data Feeds" from the menu
Click "Add Data Feed"

Step 3: Configure Feed Settings

Complete the following configuration steps:

Step 1 - Feed Type:
Select "National Shared Pool"

Step 2 - Provider Type:
Select "I will be engaging a 3rd party"

Step 3 - Choose Provider:
Select "Repliers" from the dropdown list

Step 4 - Website Information:
Enter your complete website URL (e.g., yourdomain.com)

Step 5 - Listing Selection:
Select "I want all listings"

Step 4: Review and Submit

Review all configuration settings
Submit your application for approval

Why Choose Repliers for CREA DDF Access?

Accessing CREA DDF (Canadian Real Estate Association Data Distribution Facility) through Repliers provides significant advantages over traditional MLS data feeds:

Direct Integration - No Infrastructure Required

APIs crafted to interface directly with your applications, eliminating the need for data and media replication
Bypass the need to create and maintain your own data infrastructure, saving significant time and resources
No need to develop custom APIs on top of your own infrastructure

Ready-to-Use API Solutions

API-first design provides APIs that are ready to use with your applications
Eliminates the necessity to develop custom APIs on top of your infrastructure
Focus on building your applications rather than managing data infrastructure

Advanced Features & Innovation

Cutting-edge features that would otherwise require extensive engineering
AI-powered capabilities including image search and property estimates
Features unavailable through traditional MLS data replication approaches

Cost & Time Efficiency

Reduces both upfront and ongoing costs associated with data management and API development
No infrastructure setup, maintenance, or storage costs
Faster time-to-market for your applications

Comprehensive Support

Detailed guides and resources to help you get the most out of our APIs
Developer support team available to assist with any questions or issues
Smooth integration process with dedicated technical assistance

Need Help?

If you encounter any issues during the application process or have questions about which data feed is right for your needs, please contact our support team for assistance.

Updated on: 03/06/2025