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Subject: Inman AM: IDX debate: Is it fair to block listings?

 

ADVERTISEMENT What to present to sellers to win the listing almost every time. With this listing presentation you’ll never have to be a "closer" battling seller objections, but instead easily win the listing at full commission and a realistic list price. READ MORE TODAY'S TOP STORIES = Premium Member News - Join Now » Thursday, June 18, 2009 IDX debate: Is it fair to block listings? When Shorewest Realtors, one of Wisconsin's largest real estate brokerages, stopped information for listings under contract with limited-service brokers from appearing on the company's public-facing Web site, the local multiple listing service stood behind the company's right to do so. The MLS, Multiple Listing Service Inc., last year signed a consent order with federal regulators in which it agreed not to block the publication of "exclusive agency" listings represented by limited-service brokers. More » Zillow updates iPhone app Downloads of original surpass 400,000 Face time weeds out 'White Knights' Part 2: Finding the best Realtor Law protects disabled lease-breaker Rent it Right OTHER TOP STORIES Disclosures of an 'Agent for Life' Letters From the Home Front Six options seen for Fannie, Freddie GSEs not part of proposed overhaul of financial regulation Demand for refis, purchase loans falls Rates stabilize above recent lows Seller sues over point-of-sale law Law of the Land Latest News » READER COMMENT "I have been a broker for many years in several states doing both limited and full service and I can't for the life of me understand why any real estate company would want to be known as the company that doesn't give buyer's full access to ALL the listings available on their Web site's search..." --Todd Siegel	ADVERTISEMENT Join Inman News. Become an Inman News Premium Member and enjoy exclusive access and benefits, including Industry Special Reports, Week-in-Review e-mails, event discounts, and much more. Join today for just $149.95 a year. MOST COMMENTS The social media epiphany Laying claim to real estate domains Rebranding real estate Condotels don't pencil out VIDEO 21st century real estate brokerage is mobile Bug Realty mobile from the wheels on up Making e-mail more personal Xobni co-founder Matt Brezina More Video »
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