I notice on Active Rain and several real estate Blogs and websites... agents are posting public MLS displays to the Internet in the form of MLS links with photos of perhaps a local subdivision, homes for sale, new homes, sold homes etc. These are the MLS links you are allowed to email a client or potential customers (a Client gateway) one-on-one from agent to client use only and are they are not permitted to be used for public display! This is a violation of most MLS rules I know of across the nation, and posting links like this you could get into serious trouble (Depending on your MLS rules for doing so!)
Some agents think they are creative, but the reason that other agents are not doing this is that it is a clear violation of MLS rules.
****IDX and broker reciprocity in many states require a sign off from your broker to allow you as an agent or broker associate to share in marketing not only your companies listings, and that of your competitors! It is done under an agreement with other brokers, They are not your listings to market individually. IDX or Brokers reciprocity does not allow you as an agent to create your own database by using your MLS in a way that is not permitted. Check your local MLS or your broker for more information! Most MLS will have a compliance department to deal with this member abuse!
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