Why do I get a 403 error when making an estimate request?

Overview

If you're receiving a 403 Forbidden error when trying to access RESTimates (AI-Powered Property Estimates), this indicates that the RESTimates addon is not included in your current plan or has not been activated for your account.

Understanding the Error

The 403 error occurs because:

• RESTimates is not included by default in plans
• The addon requires a separate upgrade and activation
• Your account lacks the necessary permissions to access the estimation endpoint

Requirements for RESTimates

To use RESTimates successfully, you need:

1. Plan Upgrade

RESTimates requires a specific addon that must be purchased and activated separately from your base plan.

2. MLS Compatibility

Important: RESTimates functionality is subject to MLS (Multiple Listing Service) restrictions. Some MLSs do not permit AI-powered property estimates, which means this feature may not be available in certain markets regardless of your plan level.

3. VOW Feed Required

RESTimates requires access to a VOW (Virtual Office Website) feed. This feature is not possible with certain IDX feeds that have limited data scope, as they don't provide the comprehensive property data necessary for accurate AI-powered estimates.

How to Resolve This Issue

Step 1: Review Our Pricing

Visit our pricing page to learn more about:

• Pricing for the RESTimates addon

Step 2: Contact Us

To activate RESTimates for your account:

• Contact us to discuss adding the RESTimates addon to your current plan
• We'll verify MLS compatibility for your market
• We'll confirm whether your current data feed supports VOW requirements

Updated on: 26/06/2025