This should have literally no effect on readers of this blog, but starting today and over the next couple days, MLSTesseract is underoing a behind-the-scenes change. Our feed publisher, … Read more about Feedburner’s move to Google
Comments regarding optional provisions of VOW rules II – “VOW Only Options”
As MLS boards of directors consider which optional VOW rules to adopt, here are our thoughts on them. There are two groups of optional rules (references here are to the model VOW rules published on … Read more about Comments regarding optional provisions of VOW rules II – “VOW Only Options”
Comments regarding optional provisions of VOW rules I – “Parity Options”
As MLS boards of directors consider which optional VOW rules to adopt, here are our thoughts on them. There are two groups of optional rules (references here are to the model VOW rules published on … Read more about Comments regarding optional provisions of VOW rules I – “Parity Options”
License agreements for VOWS
We always advise MLS clients that they should never provide access to listing data unless the access is subject to a written agreement. Data access for VOWs is no exception. I've written a summary of … Read more about License agreements for VOWS
Triage for VOW implementation
I posted previously with things I suggested that MLSs do in order to implement the new VOW policy. Unfortunately, time is so short that many MLSs will find it difficult to do all, or even many, of the … Read more about Triage for VOW implementation
My GeekEstate post regarding MLSs of the future
I posted today over on GeekEstateBlog with my ideas about what MLSs of the future need to be doing to stay strategically relevant. I'm on a panel at Inman's RE Connect this week in NYC on the subject. … Read more about My GeekEstate post regarding MLSs of the future
Antitrust enforcement in eras of financial crisis
I was talking with a friend recently, a mortgage banking executive, who expressed amazement at the extent to which the government seemed to be allowing mergers of big banks that would previously have … Read more about Antitrust enforcement in eras of financial crisis
Will MLSs helping Fannie Mae help the market?
Fannie Mae wants MLS data. Should MLSs and brokers give it to them? See my post over on the Geek Estate blog on this subject. You can post comments here or there, whatever rings your bell. -Brian … Read more about Will MLSs helping Fannie Mae help the market?
Should idealist lawyer seek other employment opportunity?
On a recent post I did about some implications of the DOJ/NAR VOW settlement, The Notorious Rob left a comment that exhibited some cynicism about how MLSs will react to the settlement. He wrote: As … Read more about Should idealist lawyer seek other employment opportunity?
NAR publishes VOW implementation materials
NAR has published a packet of information for MLSs affiliated with it to assist them in implementing the new VOW policy under the settlement of the DOJ suit against NAR. The packet includes a cover … Read more about NAR publishes VOW implementation materials
MLSs under the gun
(Updated 12/3 to reflect the correct implementation deadline as published by NAR.) Judge Kennelly signed the settlement between NAR and DOJ on November 18, 2008, by its terms, the settlement requires … Read more about MLSs under the gun
Breathing is not enough to live
Peyman Aleagha, president of RealtySoft.com, posts on GeekEstate, asking "Is IDX Necessary for Your Website? – Do You Need Air to Breathe?" He answers both questions in the affirmative using a good … Read more about Breathing is not enough to live