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What problems does the UOI solve?

The RESO UOI solves issues related to inconsistent identification of organizations, improving data accuracy and interoperability.More Info on Unique Organization Identifier (UOI) 

What is the Unique Organization Identifier (UOI)?

The RESO Unique Organization Identifier (UOI) records the source of data in shared data sets of rosters, listings and sales, improving accuracy and reducing false duplicates.More Info on RESO Unique Organization Identifier...

Where is the UPI used?

The RESO UPI is used in the U.S. and Canada, with more countries developing their capabilities to implement the standard.More Info on Universal Property Identifier (UPI) 

How does the UPI benefit the real estate industry?

The RESO UPI globally identifies property in a way that adds accuracy to property records and reduces deduplication obstacles for data aggregators and consumers.More Info on Universal Property Identifier (UPI) 

What problem does the UPI solve?

The RESO UPI eliminates confusion and duplication that exists in real estate records with mismatched addresses and duplicated parcel numbers across geographies.More Info on Universal Property Identifier (UPI) 

What is the Universal Parcel Identifier (UPI)?

The RESO Universal Parcel Identifier (UPI) is a model for accurately identifying properties using parcel recording structures within a global framework.In the U.S., it is a way to communicate parcel numbers unambiguously without collisions of similar identifiers...

What are RESO unique identifiers?

RESO Unique Identifiers ensure accurate identification of people, properties and organizations in real estate data. They include the Universal Parcel Identifier (UPI), Unique Organization Identifier (UOI) and Unique Licensee Identifier (ULI).More Info on RESO Unique...

What is the process to apply for RCF certification?

Have your technical provider email dev@reso.org. If your organization is not yet a member and would like to access free certification, email membership@reso.org.More Info on Certification 

Who can use and get certified on RESO Common Format (RCF)?

RCF can be used by any participant in real estate technology: brokerages, reporting and analytics vendors, digital tour and media companies, showing services, association management systems, and more.More Info on RESO Common...

Why is a common format important for real estate data?

Not all real estate entities use the Web API, but they all have technology products that receive data. RCF ensures that data can be easily shared and understood across various platforms, reducing errors, improving efficiency and enabling new products, integrations and...

What is the RESO Common Format (RCF) standard?

RESO Common Format (RCF) is an API-agnostic standardized format for data exchange by all parties in the real estate industry, ensuring consistency and interoperability. RCF is a normative JSON data format that corresponds with the RESO Data Dictionary and is...

What is the Lookup Resource in the RESO Data Dictionary?

The Lookup Resource defines the values for lookups (enumerations) in metadata. It contains predefined lists of acceptable values for specific fields and alternative mappings for deprecated items. The Lookup Resource is not currently mandatory for certification, but it...

Is usage of the entire Data Dictionary required for certification?

Implementation of the entire Data Dictionary is not expected or required for certification. The dictionary standard’s omissibility feature allows data providers to only use the elements relevant to their specific needs.More Info on Extensibility & Omissibility in...

What do extensibility and omissibility mean for the Data Dictionary?

Extensibility with the Data Dictionary means data providers can create new local fields to address specific needs that are not currently covered by the Data Dictionary and still be in compliance with the standard.Providers may extend the Data Dictionary with custom...

What is the purpose of the Data Dictionary Wiki?

The Data Dictionary Wiki provides detailed information on data resources, fields and lookups (aka enumerations), guiding the development of data systems. It has extensive cross-links to guide users through the connected layers of the dictionary.More Info on Data...

What are the benefits of using the Data Dictionary?

Benefits include simplified integrations, faster creation of new tools, a seal of approval from RESO certification and enhanced industry innovations, competition and collaboration.More Info on Data Dictionary 

How can the Data Dictionary be accessed?

The current Data Dictionary can be accessed via the DD 2.0 Wiki at ddwiki.reso.org. It can also be downloaded in spreadsheet format.More Info on Data Dictionary Wiki 

What are lookups in the Data Dictionary?

Lookups are specific types of fields with options for values, such as the lookup field Fencing with lookup values for Vinyl, Wood, Wrought Iron and 26 other lookups.More Info on Data Dictionary 
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