Omaha, NE -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/30/2007 -- IDX, Inc.’s network of real estate professionals using IDX Broker expands even further with the addition of Mark Abboud, with Real Estate Associates in Omaha, Nebraska. Abboud’s use of the IDX software will connect his current and customers with thousands of property listings from the Omaha MLS (OMLS). The use of IDX tools will save time for the real estate agent along with the potential lead and the format is easy to navigate, the search options specific to the consumer and the lead tracking beneficial to Abboud.

Because information from OMLS has previously been available only to realtors, the presentation of property listings would have been up to Abboud, taking valuable time that could have been spent developing client/agent relationships. IDX takes simplifies the process for Abboud by using the IDX (internet data exchange) technology to extract information from the Omaha MLS and then displays it on the agent’s website in a form chosen by Mark Abboud.

IDX Broker provides its users with a variety of productivity enhancing utilities, including lead management tools, detailed traffic reporting, and customization options to create an attractive integration of the OMLS information with their websites. In addition, by providing his customers and prospective leads with the means to perform advanced MLS searches save search criteria and listings, and options to sign up for automatic email updates, Mark Abboud is increasing his potential for lead generation as well as maintaining client retention.

ABOUT REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATES
Real Estate Associates, Inc. is a 25 year-old company with professional real estate agents. We service both residential and commercial real estate and we are the fastest growing full-service company in Omaha .Real Estate Associates, Inc. handles property from $50,000 to over $1,000,000. We offer a wide variety of services, some of which include a great buy out program, new construction in all areas of Omaha and Internet accessibility. All buyer and seller's needs in regards to financing, insurance and closings can be packaged and finalized in-house.

ABOUT IDX, INC.
Based in Eugene, Oregon and nationally known as a leading provider of real estate search applications. IDX Broker is IDX, Inc.’s principle real estate software utility. This easy to manage and customizable software helps real estate professionals display home listing data from their multiple listing service (MLS) on their individual and/or office websites. For more information on the services provided by IDX, Inc., please visit http://www.idxbroker.com.