Comments on: Redfin releases a genuinely interesting update! http://4realz.net/2008/04/redfin-releases-a-genuinely-interesting-update/ Authentic Real Estate and Internet Marketing Conversations Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:12:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: property bulgaria http://4realz.net/2008/04/redfin-releases-a-genuinely-interesting-update/#comment-1947 property bulgaria Thu, 08 May 2008 13:23:52 +0000 http://4realz.wordpress.com/?p=632#comment-1947 What we’ve found is most MLSs specifically note “This MLS’ Listings may ONLY be commingled with other MLS’ listings.” However after reviewing NWMLS rules, I don’t see anything of that sort. Seems (for now) redfin is in the clear. UNLESS other rules implicitly apply to data in a Member’s (Broker) site in general (ie. Framing rules). What we’ve found is most MLSs specifically note “This MLS’ Listings may ONLY be commingled with other MLS’ listings.”

However after reviewing NWMLS rules, I don’t see anything of that sort. Seems (for now) redfin is in the clear. UNLESS other rules implicitly apply to data in a Member’s (Broker) site in general (ie. Framing rules).

]]> By: 360Digest » Non-Disclosure, misrepresentation and other real estate misadventures http://4realz.net/2008/04/redfin-releases-a-genuinely-interesting-update/#comment-1946 360Digest » Non-Disclosure, misrepresentation and other real estate misadventures Mon, 05 May 2008 09:05:58 +0000 http://4realz.wordpress.com/?p=632#comment-1946 [...] has a way to go before being complete. Plus, there seems to be some debate as to whether or not mixing up these listings on the same website with an MLS/IDX feed is even legal. These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web [...] [...] has a way to go before being complete. Plus, there seems to be some debate as to whether or not mixing up these listings on the same website with an MLS/IDX feed is even legal. These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web [...]

]]> By: Joseph Bridges http://4realz.net/2008/04/redfin-releases-a-genuinely-interesting-update/#comment-1945 Joseph Bridges Fri, 02 May 2008 22:13:56 +0000 http://4realz.wordpress.com/?p=632#comment-1945 I think providing customers with the latest data is extremely important and real estate professionals and MLS organizations should take note and make sure that they give the customers what they want. MLS's that give the consumers all the data first will provide more value to their real estate agents who pay them dues. After all it is in the best interest of the consumer and the agent that they get to see ALL properties that meet the buyers criteria. While the rest of the redfin model may be up for debate their committment to data to the consumer is great. I think providing customers with the latest data is extremely important and real estate professionals and MLS organizations should take note and make sure that they give the customers what they want. MLS’s that give the consumers all the data first will provide more value to their real estate agents who pay them dues. After all it is in the best interest of the consumer and the agent that they get to see ALL properties that meet the buyers criteria. While the rest of the redfin model may be up for debate their committment to data to the consumer is great.

]]> By: Redfin Adds Bank-Owned Foreclosures and For Sale By Owner Properties | GeekEstate Blog http://4realz.net/2008/04/redfin-releases-a-genuinely-interesting-update/#comment-1944 Redfin Adds Bank-Owned Foreclosures and For Sale By Owner Properties | GeekEstate Blog Thu, 01 May 2008 17:50:21 +0000 http://4realz.wordpress.com/?p=632#comment-1944 [...] Dustin Luther - Redfin releases a genuinely interesting update! [...] [...] Dustin Luther – Redfin releases a genuinely interesting update! [...]

]]> By: Andrew http://4realz.net/2008/04/redfin-releases-a-genuinely-interesting-update/#comment-1943 Andrew Thu, 01 May 2008 07:00:52 +0000 http://4realz.wordpress.com/?p=632#comment-1943 there is no rules against this whatsoever. the only site that cannot mix fsbos is realtor.com. they have an agreement with NAR that does not allow this. Google tride to strike a deal with NAR but since they were not allowed to mix listings Google said forget it. there is no rules against this whatsoever. the only site that cannot mix fsbos is realtor.com. they have an agreement with NAR that does not allow this. Google tride to strike a deal with NAR but since they were not allowed to mix listings Google said forget it.

]]> By: Jessie B http://4realz.net/2008/04/redfin-releases-a-genuinely-interesting-update/#comment-1942 Jessie B Thu, 01 May 2008 06:50:48 +0000 http://4realz.wordpress.com/?p=632#comment-1942 This is from the Redfin press release... "Consumers' first question of any real estate site is whether it shows all the homes for sale," said Redfin Chief Technology Officer Michael Young. I 100% agree with the above statement and it's exactly what is driving the development of our beta site. Although other sites have claimed to do this... I think it will be very interesting to watch how the re.net will react to this. This is from the Redfin press release…

“Consumers’ first question of any real estate site is whether it shows all the homes for sale,” said Redfin Chief Technology Officer Michael Young.

I 100% agree with the above statement and it’s exactly what is driving the development of our beta site.

Although other sites have claimed to do this… I think it will be very interesting to watch how the re.net will react to this.

]]> By: For Sale by Owner Center http://4realz.net/2008/04/redfin-releases-a-genuinely-interesting-update/#comment-1941 For Sale by Owner Center Thu, 01 May 2008 05:51:32 +0000 http://4realz.wordpress.com/?p=632#comment-1941 We caught wind that our FSBO listings were appearing on Redfin searches via the Redfin press release and with further research found one of our Long Beach CA listings included ( http://www.redfin.com/CA/LONG-BEACH/307-LOMA-AVE-90814/home/7602890 ) I personally think it's great for the consumer but part of the reasoning to move forward is for the PR attention they may get from a possible MLS that file complaints which would make Redfin appear even more pro-consumer. We caught wind that our FSBO listings were appearing on Redfin searches via the Redfin press release and with further research found one of our Long Beach CA listings included ( http://www.redfin.com/CA/LONG-BEACH/307-LOMA-AVE-90814/home/7602890 )

I personally think it’s great for the consumer but part of the reasoning to move forward is for the PR attention they may get from a possible MLS that file complaints which would make Redfin appear even more pro-consumer.

]]> By: Anthony Longo http://4realz.net/2008/04/redfin-releases-a-genuinely-interesting-update/#comment-1940 Anthony Longo Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:30:53 +0000 http://4realz.wordpress.com/?p=632#comment-1940 We launched this on our site back in January. Not quite as detailed however we did a deal with Foreclosure.com and Forsalebyowner.com and have those listings fed to our site daily. We were unsure of the commingling issue so we dont pull onto the same page/map...rather you have to perform separate searches. Check it out at http://Boston.CondoDomain.com click on search and you can see you can search for: New Developments, Exisiting Buildings, Full MLS, Foreclosure, FSBO and even Auction. We launched this on our site back in January. Not quite as detailed however we did a deal with Foreclosure.com and Forsalebyowner.com and have those listings fed to our site daily.

We were unsure of the commingling issue so we dont pull onto the same page/map…rather you have to perform separate searches.

Check it out at http://Boston.CondoDomain.com click on search and you can see you can search for: New Developments, Exisiting Buildings, Full MLS, Foreclosure, FSBO and even Auction.

]]> By: Jon http://4realz.net/2008/04/redfin-releases-a-genuinely-interesting-update/#comment-1939 Jon Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:55:37 +0000 http://4realz.wordpress.com/?p=632#comment-1939 What we've found is most MLSs specifically note "This MLS' Listings may ONLY be commingled with other MLS' listings." However after reviewing NWMLS rules, I don't see anything of that sort. Seems (for now) redfin is in the clear. UNLESS other rules implicitly apply to data in a Member's (Broker) site in general (ie. Framing rules). What we’ve found is most MLSs specifically note “This MLS’ Listings may ONLY be commingled with other MLS’ listings.”

However after reviewing NWMLS rules, I don’t see anything of that sort. Seems (for now) redfin is in the clear. UNLESS other rules implicitly apply to data in a Member’s (Broker) site in general (ie. Framing rules).

]]> By: I Said I Want to See ALL The Listings | The XBroker Mortgage Real Estate Marketing Technology http://4realz.net/2008/04/redfin-releases-a-genuinely-interesting-update/#comment-1938 I Said I Want to See ALL The Listings | The XBroker Mortgage Real Estate Marketing Technology Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:39:36 +0000 http://4realz.wordpress.com/?p=632#comment-1938 [...] Viva  La  Redfin!… [...] [...] Viva  La  Redfin!… [...]

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