Connect2Data™XML

Benefits

XML (Extensible Markup Language) is a set of rules for designing
text formats that structure data. XML is not a programming
language and users do not have to be programmers to use it or
learn it. XML makes it easy for a system to generate data, read
data, and ensure that the data structure is unambiguous.

Connect2Data XML was designed to provide property data
in a common format based on the XML standard created
by the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization
(MISMO). Connect2Data XML is a single XML solution that
delivers the features and reports that are available in First
American Real Estate Solutions Web (RES) and desktop products.
This enables users to integrate First American RES data with
their own operational systems and reduce the need for data
downloading, bulk data processing and multiple desktop
applications. The features included in Connect2Data XML
are property subject reports, comparable reports, automated
valuation models, assessor maps, legal and vesting information
with transaction history and document images.

The integration of Connect2Data XML is straightforward

With Connect2Data XML, users have access to First American
RES property data and reports through the HTTPs connection.
If users have a proprietary Web site or in-house system that
is used to display property information for end users, they
can simply request the information using Connect2Data XML
and have the results displayed on the proprietary interface in
seconds. A dedicated project manager is assigned to each
customer and a comprehensive guide is provided to help with
the entire implementation process.

Benefits

• Access to the nation’s largest source of property and ownership information
• Coverage includes 97% of real estate transactions 
• Obtain detailed property profiles with the latest sales comparables in markets
  nationwide
• Immediate delivery into destination of choice: LOS, Web site or Intranet 
• Choose from a list of standard reports such as property reports and  comparable reports 
• Access to assessor maps, automated valuation models, document images and legal and vesting with transaction history
• Ability to customize search results and report layouts
• Based on the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO) XML standard

Features

• Available through a HTTPs connection
• Search results are sent directly to the user’s system 
• Multiple property search criteria 
• Multiple report options 
• Comprehensive status messaging to assist with troubleshooting and hit rate reporting

XML advantages

• XML files can easily be extended with minimal programming required 
• XML is a widely used and accepted method of transferring data from one system to another
• XML is platform independent. This means, no matter what system is used, as long as it has HTTPs connectivity, the user is able to communicate with First American RES using XML.

Choice and flexibility

• Ability to format the returned data and reports to fit business needs 
• Choose from a list of standard reports 
• Access to all of the First American RES automated valuation models
  Ability to customize search results and report layouts

Property search options

• Owner name
• Assessors Parcel Number (APN)
• Property address
• Configurable comparables

Report options

• Subject property reports
• Assessor maps
• Comparable reports
• Legal and vesting with transaction history
• Document images
• Automated Valuation Models (AVMs)

The most current and accurate real estate information

First American RES updates its database daily with the latest property sales and financing transactions, tax ownership, assessment rolls and property characteristic data. Get current sales comparable listings and access the latest tax assessment information on residential and non-residential properties across the U.S.

Technical requirements

Connectivity via HTTPs (Internet Connectivity)

Geographic coverage

Please visit our Web site at www.firstamres.com
for the latest available coverage.

Customer support

Customer and technical support is available through Client Services, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT.