How Syndication Works
Listing syndication, labeled Broker Distribution in Flexmls, is the act of sending listings to third party publishers, such as Realtor.com and similar sites. ARMLS does not make the decision to syndicate (distribute) listings. In fact, your broker decides if listings are syndicated to third-party websites. If a broker has not opted-in to a particular publisher, ARMLS does not make their listing data available to that publisher.
When ARMLS enters into an agreement for a publisher to be added to the Broker Distribution options in Flexmls, we are simply facilitating the transfer of listing data as directed by each broker. As with any business decision, brokers must weigh the pros and cons of sending their listings to each destination.
Flexmls
There are three syndication options in Flexmls as well an an option for IDX. Brokers can decide to make the decision brokerage-wide or let agents decide on a site by site, listing per listing basis in Flexmls.
Anonymous
Your all idiots!!! NAR and AAR sold out Realtors years ago with the “CLUE” report. That report only benefitted the lobbyists and the insurance companies. It offers absolutely no benefit to agents or the buyers you represent. If a seller is not going to disclose a material defect from the past on the SPDS, chances are they will never file a claim to be used later against them. As far as Zillow and the like, again, NAR and AAR sold agents out a few years ago. Zillow started to buy out third party vendors to gain more access to our MLS. Now, ARMLS has given them the same access as we have. We no longer have any advantages over Zillow. Never ever give a dime to RAPAC!!! They support themselves, not us!!! The only hope agents have now is for someone else to create an MLS service and get rid of the NAR, AAR, and ARMLS. Brokers should come together and create that system for agents. If agents and brokers only have to share that info with other agents and brokers, your annual dues that your paying now, would be almost non existent. All were paying for is these third party government entities to have better Christmas parties and bonuses. Wake Up People!!!
James Marcus
Hi, thanks for the comment. I can see that something has upset you. I also see a few statements that are incorrect. For example, ARMLS is not involved in the creation of SPDS, CLUE or RAPAC. I would be happy to have a phone or even coffee with you to discuss your concerns. My email is JamesM@ARMLS.com.
Anonymous
To be clear, a “CLUE” report is not required by the AAR Residential Purchase Contract.