The Partner Network is a publishing network with controlled access. Its purpose is to publish properties in an internal MLS accessible to members from their Mapaprop account and optionally on a common portal. Unlike the Open Network, the network administrator approves or rejects each membership request. Requires Plus plan or higher.
Features
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Functionality | Internal MLS + publication on common portal |
| Access control | Closed — requires administrator approval |
| Minimum subscription | Mapaprop Plus |
| Publication Mode (suggested default) | Manual — client chooses which properties to publish |
| Publication on websites | No — properties only appear on the network portal |
| MLS Search | Yes — authenticated members can search on the portal |
| Messaging | Yes — members can send and receive messages about properties |
About publication mode: The suggested default for a Partner Network is Manual, but the network owner can configure it differently when creating it. They could choose "Automatic by default" if they want all approved members to share their properties without having to activate them one by one.
How it works
- The professional requests to join from "Connect Networks (Marketplace)".
- The network administrator reviews the request and approves or rejects it.
- Once approved, the member can configure which properties to publish from "Publish on Networks".
- Properties appear on the network portal, visible only to approved members.
Controlled access: The administrator can verify credentials, geographic area, and applicant reputation before approving membership. This ensures the quality of network members.
Can I change my publication mode?
If the network is not Mandatory (and Partner Network usually is not), you can change your personal settings from that network's screen:
- If the network is Manual and you want to enable automatic publication to avoid choosing one by one, you can do so from your connection settings to that network.
- If the network is Automatic by default and you prefer manual control, you can also change it.
Important: If the network owner chose Mandatory mode, the switch appears disabled. In that case all your published properties go to the network automatically, with no option to change.
Differences with other network types
| Feature | Open Network | Partner Network | Business Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access | Free | By approval | By invitation |
| Publication on websites | No | No | Yes |
| Minimum plan | Plus | Plus | Business |
See also
- Real Estate Networks / MLS — overview of all network types
- Publication Modes in Networks — how the 3 modes work and client override
- Connect Networks (Marketplace) — how to view available Networks
- Mapaprop Plus — minimum subscription to connect
- Mapaprop Business Manager — subscription to create networks