REALTOR.ca DDF® Documentation

Last updated August 2026

The updated policies and rules regarding the use of REALTOR.ca DDF® data included below. These guidelines are crucial for ensuring proper handling and presentation of the data. The following details are covered in the documentation.

Access Expectations

• The documents outline the expectations for accessing DDF® data.
• Users must adhere to the specified protocols when retrieving or querying DDF® data and the presentation of the information retrieved.

Presentation Requirements

• Clear guidelines are provided on how DDF® data must be presented.
• Ensure that the data is accurately represented and that any necessary disclaimers or disclosures are displayed.

Image Reference Specifications

• The policies cover image references. These specifications include details on image size and how to link or attribute images correctly.
• Properly referencing images and compliance with copyright and licensing requirements.

Necessary Attributions

• The documents emphasize the importance of attribution. When using DDF® data, user must reference the source and include necessary Lead API references.

Please remember to look over the documents thoroughly and follow the guidelines to maintain compliance and maintain the integrity of the data. If you have any specific questions or require clarification, please contact support@crea.ca

Required for all Real Estate Advertising Websites, Franchisors, Partner Sites, and Member Websites.

A new display requirement was added to the DDF® Rules that requires all DDF® Listing Content to display the “Powered by REALTOR.ca” badge. The badge should be linked back to the original listing on REALTOR.ca.

If REALTORS® are not using a DDF® Technology Provider and are managing their website, they will be responsible for ensuring the badge is on every listing. We will be contacting these members in the near future with all the details.

Use the following code snippets to embed "Powered by: REALTOR.ca" logos and links into your site

English

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French

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REALTOR.ca DDF® is Canada's most trusted and relied-upon syndication service for national real estate listing data.

The pricing model below is based on the total number of feeds accessed and assigned to the Technology Partner. New Technology Providers will be subject to a $1,500 onboarding fee.

The following chart shows the pricing tiers. All prices are in Canadian dollars.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How are we invoiced, and can we prepay for the entire year? Invoices will be processed quarterly based on the number of data feeds a technology provider operates. CREA does not allow a technology provider to prepay for the entire year.
2. What happens if I move to a higher or lower tier? Your data feeds will be reflected in your pricing tiers at the start of each quarter. Any changes throughout the quarter will be reflected in your pricing for the next billing cycle.
3. Will I get a refund if I move from a more expensive tier to a cheaper tier in one quarter? The pricing is based on the business's data feeds at the start of each quarter.
4. How frequently am I billed? Tech providers are billed quarterly based on the current number of data feeds they operate.
5. There is a mistake; I only have X data feeds. DDF® processes invoices based on the number of data feeds sent to your company. The technology Partner manages and controls the number of data feeds before a billing cycle. Click here to audit linked clients.
6. How do I pay? Upon receipt of the invoice, companies can pay via credit card or EFT. Our banking information and address will be included in our invoice.