> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.agentfire.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.agentfire.com/agentfire-idx/property-alerts-and-saved-searches/agentfire-idx-create-a-custom-saved-search.md). # How to Create a Saved Listing Search Create a saved listing search with AgentFire IDX, put it on a page or share its link, and change it later by making a new one. A saved search is a set of listings you pick once and reuse: a city, a price range, sold homes, new construction. You can share its link, give it its own page, or show it in a listings section on your site. It updates automatically as listings change. {% hint style="info" %} Log in to your dashboard first. If you're logged in as a test lead or client, the search is saved to that account instead of your website. {% endhint %} {% stepper %} {% step %} ### Open your property search Go to your website's property search. On most sites, that's your web address with `/properties/` at the end. Type a city, address or ZIP code and click **Search**, then click **Filters** for everything else. ![The property search bar and Filters button](https://2039430885-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fq65vhH2v4k5rpDOha9Vm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-d9451b895be06c230aa7e1a3bfeff27a1015df6a%2Fidx-search-1-search.png?alt=media) To search a custom area instead, click the shape tool on the left of the map and draw it. Click your starting point to close the shape. {% endstep %} {% step %} ### Choose your filters Pick **For Sale**, **For Rent** or **Sold**, then set price, beds, baths, listing type and **Listing Status**. Under **Property Details** you'll also find square feet, lot size, year built and days on market, plus **Open House** and keywords. Click **Apply** and check the results before you save. ![The Filters panel with Listing Status highlighted](https://2039430885-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fq65vhH2v4k5rpDOha9Vm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-e831974d0dc5a53f5fe638588bacbdad16209380%2Fidx-search-2-filters.png?alt=media) {% endstep %} {% step %} ### Click Save Search Click **Save Search** at the top of the map. ![The Save Search button above the map](https://2039430885-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fq65vhH2v4k5rpDOha9Vm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-57f0f17c0f1306dcb48526974df06dd2370528c5%2Fidx-search-3-save-button.png?alt=media) {% endstep %} {% step %} ### Name it and save Give it a name you'll recognize, like "Downtown Condos Under 500k". Tick **Automatically Create A Search Page** if you want a page on your site that shows these listings. Then click **Save Search**. ![The Save This Search window with the name field and Automatically Create A Search Page](https://2039430885-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fq65vhH2v4k5rpDOha9Vm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-c7d32557ccfb1ad185f5a43701c47f23032a400d%2Fidx-search-4-save-modal.png?alt=media) You'll see **All Done!** and the search's shortcode. {% endstep %} {% endstepper %} ## Use your saved search Go to **IDX** > **Saved Searches**. Each search has: * **The shortcode**, like `[afx_search_page id="2"]`. Paste it wherever a page or section asks for a shortcode. * **The arrow**, which opens the search's public page so you can copy and share the link. * **The wrench (Fine Tune Search)**, to add or hide specific listings. * **Delete**. ![A saved search with its shortcode, arrow, wrench and Delete button](https://2039430885-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fq65vhH2v4k5rpDOha9Vm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-274873cc5ff0d5b9e5431860d1bd98e4b5e97513%2Fidx-search-5-saved-list.png?alt=media) Listing sections on your pages, like a listings slider, can show a saved search too. If you'd like help connecting one, email with the page and the search name. ## Change a saved search You can't change the filters of a saved search after it's created. To change the price, area or status: 1. Create a new saved search with the new filters. 2. Put the new search on the page or section where the old one was. 3. Delete the old one once nothing uses it. **Fine Tune Search** (the wrench) only lets you hand-pick listings: **Include** adds specific listings, **Exclude** hides them. It doesn't change the filters. ![Fine Tune Search with Add New and the Include and Exclude options](https://2039430885-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fq65vhH2v4k5rpDOha9Vm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-6017251cdc14584aab186a36e6df5a171710e922%2Fidx-search-6-fine-tune.png?alt=media) ## Common Questions
My listings section is empty or says no results were found. The saved search behind it may have stopped matching anything, for example after an MLS changed its agent or office IDs. Create a new search, check the results, and put it in place of the old one. Check every page and slider that used the old search. If you'd like us to do it, email .
How do I show only my listings, or my whole office's? Email with your MLS agent ID or office ID, or one of your current listings, and we'll create the search. If you don't have current listings, an office search is a good option for your pages. We can also limit it to your office's open houses.
My "active" section shows pending or under contract homes. Check **Listing Status** in that section's saved search. **Active Under Contract** is its own status in many MLSs and isn't the same as **Pending**. To change it, create a new search with the right status.
A listing I expected isn't showing. Check later pages of results first, since the sort order decides what shows up first. City lines in the MLS can also differ from what you'd expect, so drawing the area on the map can work better. If it's still missing, email with the listing's MLS number.
The same homes show up twice. That can happen when your site has more than one MLS. A saved search for just one MLS, or filters that leave out the overlap, fixes it. Email if you need help.
Is this the same as a listing alert? No. A saved search shows listings on your site. Listing alerts email new listings to a lead.
Can I use a saved search as a Facebook or Meta ad catalog? No. Your IDX listings are licensed to show on your website, and there's no catalog feed for ads.