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Originally Posted by MikeyKid
I've seen that, but it is a standard for exchanging data, not a standard for the data itself. This is how much of data ends up summarized or "exchanged" between MLS'.
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Okay then I wasn't understanding what you were asking. I thought you were asking about consistency of the feeds going to different sites. The point of RETS is to make the data feed in the same way. Calling fields the same things and such.
What is your question about the data that gets fed?
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Originally Posted by MikeyKid
let's look at it 360 degrees... Based on what you've said, MLS' sole reason for existing is for brokers within the same area to conduct business with each other. That's it? It's not intended to be consumer facing?
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Yes that is the sole purpose of the MLS. Look at it this way. Creating a good, well optimized consumer facing site means that the MLS's would be in competition with the brokerages for Google spots. HAR is one of the few MLS's that decided to create a good consumer interface, but most MLS's won't do it as it is seen as competing with members. The MLS is a tool for members not a tool for consumers. That is why Zillow and Trulia exist. For consumers.
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Originally Posted by MikeyKid
It's not a marketing tool?
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Only in the sense that some MLS's feed directly to syndication sites saving agents time uploading listings manually and that most listings are sold via buyer agents so letting buyer agents know about your new listings quickly is a good marketing tool for the seller.
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Originally Posted by MikeyKid
It's not a system of record with regard to any RE laws?
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No. Other than having some filtering software to screen out potential fair housing violations, MLS's don't do anything to help with licensing. Ours does continuing education classes for free for members, which is nice, but those are individual by individual MLS types of services.
What licensing issues do you feel are at play here?
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