Section 16: Co-mingling of Data
Member Participant may co-mingle listings through IDX provided by MLS GRID with listings from other MLS sources on its IDX display, provided all such displays are consistent with these IDX Rules.
Co-mingling is (a) the ability for a visitor to the website to execute a single search that searches any portion of MLS GRID Data for IDX display at the same time it searches listing data from any other source(s), and (b) the display on a single web page of any portion of MLS GRID Data for IDX display and listing data from any other source.
Co-mingling of listings with properties that are (i) not exclusively represented by a licensed real estate agent or broker, or (ii) represented by licensed real estate agent or brokers that were not received from other MLS sources is permissible, provided that any such listings must display the source from which each such listing was obtained. The source of the information must be prominently identified in the search results and in the display of the property’s details. The source of the information must be displayed in a readily visible color and typeface not smaller than the median used in the display of the listing data. For example, no tiny text or gray text displayed on a gray background. (revised 10/25/24)
If the Member Participant publishes content to augment the data sourced by the MLS GRID, then the Member Participant shall maintain a means (e.g. email address, telephone number) to receive comments about the accuracy of content. The Member Participant shall correct or remove any content that is false, fraudulent or deceptive upon receipt of a communication explaining why the data or information is false, fraudulent, or deceptive. However, Member Participant need not remove or correct any content that the Member Participant determines in their good-faith opinion, advice, or professional judgment is not false, fraudulent, or deceptive.
(Updated 10/2024)