Consumers want to see property listings to offer "lifestyle search" capabilities in order to help them find not just the home of their dreams, but the community and neighborhood that best fit their needs

In talking to consumers, WAV Group found that Internet data exchange (IDX) property search sites employed by brokers and MLSs often don't offer tools that can help house hunters identify their ideal neighborhood. "There is no way for them to factor in the ability to participate in their key interests or frequent their favorite retail establishments from current IDX searches," the report said. "IDX is simply just not enough anymore."