What is field normalization?
Every MLS board delivers data in slightly different formats — different field names, different value formats, different category labels. Field normalization is the process of converting this raw data into a consistent structure that MLS Genie™ can work with.
Taxonomy mapping
GenieScout Engine maps MLS fields to WordPress taxonomies automatically. The key mappings are: StandardStatus → property_status, PropertyType → property_category, PropertySubType → property_type, City → property_city, and area → property_area.
RESO compliance
MLS Genie™ follows the RESO (Real Estate Standards Organization) data dictionary. Field names and values from RESO-compliant boards import cleanly with no custom mapping required. Non-standard boards may require manual mapping configured during onboarding.
Custom field mappings
If your board uses non-standard field names, your account manager can configure custom mappings during onboarding. Contact support if you notice fields not importing correctly after the initial setup.
