Houzez can be used with Optima iHomeFinder Express Plugin which is optional and it is not necessary for the functioning of the theme. The Optima Express IDX Plugin from iHomefinder adds responsive IDX real estate search and MLS property listings to your WordPress site.
In order to use Optima Express IDX Plugin, you need to be signed up for an Optima Express account and have a monthly plan activated.
Helpful links from iHomeFinder setup guide
- Your IDX Control Panel
- IDX Page Links
- Property Search Widgets
- Lead Capture & Email Alerts
- Markets
- Featured & Sold Listings
- Account Notifications
- Site Traffic
- Facebook and Mobile IDX
- Broker Plan Features
- MarketBoostTM
Optima Express Plugin Installation
Limitations due to the Optima Express plugin
About user interface. IDX integration means theme work good with those third party IDX plugins but it is impossible to have the same page look for IDX listings, page search, property detail page, and property-related pages. IDX providers use iframe or shortcodes which don’t allow to change any HMTL or CSS code. It is also impossible to overwrite their HTML to make the same page design like Houzez default.
About searches. Theme default searches and maps never work with IDX nor it is possible because theme searches get data from the WordPress database and it is not possible to search and get data from the third party IDX provider database
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I am trying to find out how to add the Optima Express Search features into the search bar that is built with the theme.
Are you supposed to delete the styled theme that can with the theme then add the Optima Express search?
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