Table of Contents - Click here to hide
Posted by MFRMLS
Mon, 05 Jun 2006 21:52:00 GMT
MFRMLS will specify the format for use and display by Participants of MFRMLS Listings, which will consist of required data fields (which cannot be deleted by Participants) and discretionary data fields (which can be deleted, but not modified by Participants). An IDX Participant may republish all or a portion of the IDX Database on the Internet in accordance with the following provisions and in keeping with any policies that MFR may adopt from time to time.
Posted in Article 16 MFRMLS’ IDX Rules and Regulations
back to top
Posted by MFRMLS
Mon, 05 Jun 2006 21:55:00 GMT
MFRMLS will provide the MFRMLS Listings in two ways:
- as an “.FTP” file transfer protocol file that can be downloaded by Participants
- as a “smart-frameable” file that can be hyperlinked directly to Participants’ Web Sites.
Participants may use either format, provided that all use of the MFRMLS Listings by Participant are subject to these IDX Rules and Regulations and the MFRMLS Rules and Regulations.
Posted in Article 16 MFRMLS’ IDX Rules and Regulations
back to top
Posted by MFRMLS
Mon, 05 Jun 2006 21:56:00 GMT
All Listings submitted by a Participant for the MFRMLS Database will automatically be included in the IDX program unless Participant notifies MFRMLS in writing that (a) Participant does not wish to include its Listings in the MFRMLS IDX program at all (“Opt Out”) or (b) a particular Seller does not wish to include its relevant Listing in the MFRMLS IDX program, accompanied by the written statement of Seller to that effect and provide this document to the MFRMLS Regional Headquarters.
Posted in Article 16 MFRMLS’ IDX Rules and Regulations | Tags IDX
back to top
Posted by MFRMLS
Mon, 05 Jun 2006 21:57:00 GMT
Participants who Opt Out of the MFRMLS IDX Program (by not allowing other Participants to display that Participant’s Listings on other Participant Web Sites) are not eligible to display any MFRMLS Listings on their Participant Web Sites (other than their own Participant Listings) unless they receive the written consent to do so by the Participant owner of each such MFRMLS Listing.
Posted in Article 16 MFRMLS’ IDX Rules and Regulations
back to top
Posted by MFRMLS
Mon, 05 Jun 2006 21:58:00 GMT
MFRMLS Listings displayed by Participants on Participant Web Sites must clearly identify whether that Participant is or is not the specific Listing Participant.
- If Participant is not the Listing Participant, Participant must use the statement “Listing information courtesy of (Listing Office Name)” on both the thumbnail and full display, and such uses must be in at least the same text size as all other factual information provided for such MFRMLS Listing.
- If Participant is the Listing Participant, then the MFRMLS Listing may be identified at Participant’s sole discretion:
- Participant would use on the “thumbnail” and full display for each such MFRMLS Listing their Listing Office Name.
- A thumbnail display of another IDX Participant’s listing may not include any contact information or branding of the IDX Participant who owns the web site, any of its agents, or any third party. A thumbnail display may only include the following: text data about the listing property, and a photo of the listing property.
- A full display of another Participant’s listing may not include any contact information or branding of the Participant who owns the web site, any of it’s agents, or any third party within the “body” of the listing data. The “body” is defined as the rectangular space whose borders are delimited by the utmost extent in each direction of the listing test and photo data.
Under no circumstances shall a Participant state (directly or indirectly) or imply in any manner whatsoever that Participant is the Listing Participant for any MFRMLS Listing(s) other than those actually owned and submitted to the MFRMLS database by Participant.
Posted in Article 16 MFRMLS’ IDX Rules and Regulations
back to top
Posted by MFRMLS
Mon, 05 Jun 2006 22:00:00 GMT
MFRMLS Listings displayed by Participants on Participant Web Sites using FTP download format must be updated by Participant no less than once every seven (7) days, and the Participant Web Site must contain a legible notice on at least the home page stating the interval between updates and the last date the MFRMLS Listings on the Participant Web Site were updated by Participant. MFRMLS Listings displayed by Participants on Participant Web Sites using “smart-framing” format are automatically updated by MFRMLS on a real time basis and Participants may, but do not have to, provide a similar statement of interval update.
Posted in Article 16 MFRMLS’ IDX Rules and Regulations
back to top
Posted by MFRMLS
Mon, 05 Jun 2006 22:01:00 GMT
MFRMLS Listings displayed by Participants on Participant Web Sites (other than those which are Participant’s own Listings) must be accompanied by the following written notice:
- “Listing information courtesy of (Listing Office name). All listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified through personal inspection by appropriate professionals. Listings displayed on this website may be subject to prior sale or removal from sale; availability of any listing should always be independently verified.”
Posted in Article 16 MFRMLS’ IDX Rules and Regulations
back to top
Posted by MFRMLS
Mon, 05 Jun 2006 22:03:00 GMT
Licensees of Participants shall have no right to directly use or access the MFRMLS Database. Participants may allow their Licensees/subscribers to display the MFRMLS Listings on the Licensees’ own web site(s) only through the use of smart-frames from the Licensees’ web sites to the Participant Web Site.
Participant shall be directly liable to MFRMLS for any and all unauthorized use of and/or access to the MFRMLS Database and/or MFRMLS Listings by Participant’s Licensees.
Posted in Article 16 MFRMLS’ IDX Rules and Regulations
back to top
Posted by MFRMLS
Mon, 05 Jun 2006 22:04:00 GMT
Participants shall not knowingly share, or allow access to, the MFRMLS Database and/or the MFRMLS Listings by any unauthorized third party. MFRMLS Listings displayed by Participants on Participant Web Sites (including those which are Participant’s own Listings) must be accompanied by the following written notice:
- “Listing information is provided for consumer personal, non-commercial use, solely to identify potential properties for potential purchase; all other use is strictly prohibited and may violate relevant federal and state law.”
Posted in Article 16 MFRMLS’ IDX Rules and Regulations
back to top
Posted by MFRMLS
Mon, 05 Jun 2006 22:05:00 GMT
A search result may not display more than fifty (50) listings at one time.
Posted in Article 16 MFRMLS’ IDX Rules and Regulations
back to top
Posted by MFRMLS
Mon, 05 Jun 2006 22:09:00 GMT
An IDX Participant displaying the IDX Database or any portion thereof shall make reasonable efforts to avoid “scraping” of the data by third parties or displaying of that data on any other web site. Reasonable efforts shall include but not be limited to: a. Monitoring the web site for signs that a third party is “scraping” data and b. Prominently posting notice that any use of search facilities of data on the site, other than by a consumer looking to purchase real estate, is prohibited. If an IDX Participant suspects “scraping” of the data has occurred, the suspicion and any evidence must be reported to MFR immediately for investigation and action.
Posted in Article 16 MFRMLS’ IDX Rules and Regulations
back to top
Posted by MFRMLS
Mon, 05 Jun 2006 22:10:00 GMT
An IDX Participant must make changes to an Internet site necessary to cure a violation of MFR’s Rules within five business days of notice from MFR of the violation.
Posted in Article 16 MFRMLS’ IDX Rules and Regulations, Violations
back to top
Posted by MFRMLS
Mon, 05 Jun 2006 22:11:00 GMT
No portion of the IDX Database shall be co-mingled with any non-MLS listings on the IDX Participant’s Internet web site. MFR will require that listings obtained through IDX must be searched separately from listings obtained from other sources, except other MLSs.
Posted in Article 16 MFRMLS’ IDX Rules and Regulations
back to top
Posted by MFRMLS
Mon, 05 Jun 2006 22:12:00 GMT
MFR has chosen to make property addresses optional to the Listing Participant and subsequently optional to the displaying Participant.
Posted in Article 16 MFRMLS’ IDX Rules and Regulations
back to top
Posted by MFRMLS
Mon, 05 Jun 2006 22:13:00 GMT
MFR has chosen to prohibit the preferential display of a participant’s own listings in search results. That is, when a consumer enters his/her search criteria and hits the “Search” button, listings are returned to his/her displayed neutrally.
Posted in Article 16 MFRMLS’ IDX Rules and Regulations
back to top
Posted by MFRMLS
Mon, 05 Jun 2006 22:14:00 GMT
MFR has chosen not to exclude any listing types from IDX feeds.
Posted in Article 16 MFRMLS’ IDX Rules and Regulations
back to top
Posted by MFRMLS
Mon, 05 Jun 2006 22:15:00 GMT
A Participant must be actively engaged in providing real estate brokerage services to buyers or sellers.
Posted in Article 16 MFRMLS’ IDX Rules and Regulations
back to top
Posted by MFRMLS
Mon, 05 Jun 2006 22:16:00 GMT
Any Participant using a third party to develop/design its IDX web site solution will have a written agreement with that third party in the form prescribed by MFRMLS.
Posted in Article 16 MFRMLS’ IDX Rules and Regulations
back to top
Posted by MFRMLS
Wed, 05 Sep 2007 20:42:00 GMT
Participants must notify the MLS of their intention to establish an IDX site and must make their site directly accessible to the MLS for purposes of monitoring/ensuring compliance with applicable rules and policies.
Posted in Article 16 MFRMLS’ IDX Rules and Regulations
back to top
Posted by MFRMLS
Wed, 05 Sep 2007 20:55:00 GMT
Participants must protect IDX information from misappropriation by employing reasonable efforts to monitor and prevent “scraping” or other unauthorized accessing, reproduction, or use of the MLS database.
Posted in Article 16 MFRMLS’ IDX Rules and Regulations
back to top
Posted by MFRMLS
Wed, 05 Sep 2007 20:56:00 GMT
Listings or property addresses of sellers who have directed their listing brokers to withhold their listing or property address from display on the internet (including, but not limited to, publicly-accessible Web sites or VOWS) shall not be accessible via IDX sites. Not withstanding this prohibition, listing brokers may display on their IDX sites or their other Web site(s) the listing or property address of consenting sellers.
Posted in Article 16 MFRMLS’ IDX Rules and Regulations
back to top
Posted by MFRMLS
Wed, 05 Sep 2007 20:58:00 GMT
Participants may select the listings they choose to display on their IDX sites based only on objective criteria including, but not limited to, factors such as geography or location (“uptown”, “downtown”, etc.), list price, type of property, (e.g., condominiums, cooperatives, single-family detached, multi-family) cooperative compensation offered by listing brokers, type of listing (e.g., exclusive right to sell or exclusive agency), or the level of service being provided by the listing firm. Selection of listings displayed on any IDX site must be independently made by each Participant.
Posted in Article 16 MFRMLS’ IDX Rules and Regulations
back to top
Posted by MFRMLS
Wed, 05 Sep 2007 20:58:00 GMT
Participants must refresh all MLS downloads and refresh all MLS data at least once every seven (7) days.
Posted in Article 16 MFRMLS’ IDX Rules and Regulations
back to top
Posted by MFRMLS
Wed, 05 Sep 2007 20:59:00 GMT
Except as provided in these rules, an IDX site or a participant or user operating an IDX site may not distribute, provide, or make any portion of the MLS database available to any person or entity.
Posted in Article 16 MFRMLS’ IDX Rules and Regulations
back to top
Posted by MFRMLS
Wed, 05 Sep 2007 21:00:00 GMT
When displaying listing content, a participant’s or user’s IDX site must clearly identify the name of the brokerage firm under which they operate in a readily visible color and typeface.
Posted in Article 16 MFRMLS’ IDX Rules and Regulations
back to top
