MLS INFO
GCBOR INFO

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1.  The Participant must notify the MLS in writing if he does not want to permit display of his listings on a blanket basis or on a listing-by-listing basis on other brokers’ web sites. If a Participant refuses to permit the display of his listings, then that Participant may not download or frame the aggregated MLS date of other Participants.

2.  The right to display other Participants’ listings is limited to Participants (brokers) only.

3.  Access to the Kerrville MLS database of current listing information or any part of such databases is restricted to Kerrville MLS Participants.

4.  The display of confidential information fields intended for cooperating brokers rather than consumers is not permitted.

5.  Each listing displayed is required to identify the listing firm.

6.  The information that is downloaded may not be modified.

7.  The source of the information being displayed must be indicated and the Participant must refresh all downloads and data at least once every seven (7) days.

8.  Only properties listed on an exclusive right to sell basis may be downloaded and/or displayed.

9.  Only active listing information may be displayed.

10.  The following fields of information must be displayed on a Participant's web site.

bulletMLS #
bulletListing Office

11.  Only the following fields of information may be displayed on a detailed view on a Participant's web site.

bulletMLS #
bulletPrice
bulletListing Office
bulletYear Built
bulletElementary School
bulletBedrooms/Baths
bulletMain Photo
bulletZip Code
bulletApprox. # Acres

12.  On a one-line view the name of the listing participants must appear immediately adjacent to the listing information and the type and style must be as large as the type used in the listing information.

13.  Data from different sources other than the Kerrville MLS must be searched and displayed separately.

14.  The fees that will be accessed to each office that requests the data to be downloaded to their site will be determined before November 1, 2001.

15.  Any non-compliance of the above rules or misuse of data will result in the following sanctions:

bulletFirst Offense:  Written warning
 
bulletSecond Offense:  $100.00 fine
 
bulletThird Offense:  Suspension of IDX privileges
 

Disclosures

bulletIf only portions of the listings are displayed on a Participants web site, the Participant must disclose this to the consumer.
 
bulletInformation being provided is for consumer’s personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
 
bulletThe listings displayed come from many brokers, not just the participant. The listing broker’s name can be found on/or beside the listing information.
 
bulletA notice indicating when the data was last updated.