Working closely with the local MLS it is being addressed more and more often that websites everywhere are trying to get ALL of our MLS data just so they can turn around and charge us (the Realtors) for referrals. I definately see the benefit for my sellers t o have their home information available to as many possible buyers clients as possible. I also see that there is potential for large franchises to take advantage of the corporate agreements with Yahoo, Trulia, Goole Base, etc, etc...and use their IDX feed to give these comopanies all of the data and brand my listing as their own while simply burying the "Listing Courtesy of..." deep into the detail of the listing info...which I provided...to them...for free.... Is this really what I signed up for and am I losing sight of the big picture? I really hope to get some feedback on this one as I am confused as to where we may end up in the next 5-10 years...

-Kevin King, ABR, CRS

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