mls: An MLS rule needs to change - 08/08/07 07:31 AM
I propose that MLS members be allowed to blog about other members listings. I would require that the blogging member put a credit line to the actual listing agent in the post.  At a minimum the credit line should include the listing agents name, phone number, email address, and even a link to the listing's webpage if available.
I know that most MLS's have rules that prohibit members from advertising another members listings. This is good rule.  A foundational level rule, and an MLS could not survive without it.  However blogging about a listing it not the same as advertising a … (25 comments)

mls: Zillow launches "Advertise another agent's listing" feature - 04/04/07 06:18 AM
Rich Barton and Lloyd Frink appear to have a brilliant piece of real estate disintermediation on their hands. The gurus oiling the Zillow machine have just launched a new feature, "Advertise another agent's listings". How it works: Agents can click on a house in the Zillow database (includes all houses via tax records and satellite imaging) and after creating an account, advertise that the property is currently for sale. The benefit to the agent is that their contact information will display as a contact for that house. Joel Burslem author of FutureOfRealEstateMarketing writes: “Now anyone can now identify a home as … (91 comments)