Blogging About Listings In My Area..Illegal?

[linkbuildr]

I used the search function first but couldn't find an answer. I was just wondering what the legalities are when it comes to blogging about listings in my area. As long as I do my own write up and link to the realtor selling the property would I be fine?

[Discover Davis Homes]

I'm sure you could do this in a proper way and have proper documentation but there's likely a lot of other things you could blog about that would be as useful and less potential for problems.

If I were to blog about other people's listings I would probably stick to listings of others in my office and then only with permission of the listing agent. Don't think if I would give a link back to them (would mention their name though), and would probably link to the detailed listing from my website.

[Bigtoe]

Each MLS has its own rules about advertising other agents listings. If you don't follow the rules they will let you know in a not so nice way.

[SLP-NYCT]

Ditto above: In one of my MLS areas you CAN NOT, in the other its a free for all. I do believe in the USA Article 12-A addresses advertising or promoting another agents listing. Perhaps you can start there, but a simple call to your local board will tell you.

[20something RE Guy]

Why not blog about HUD listings , I'm pretty sure you're allowed to advertise them regardless of affiliation.

[Tsena]

I would ask your question to your broker.

[kensmith]

I would ask your question to your broker.

While this should be sound advice, I think it's best to contact your board. Many brokers wouldn't know the correct answer to a question like this.

[satxproperty]

Is blogging about a particular listing the same as advertising the listing?

[TheRealOBX]

Is blogging about a particular listing the same as advertising the listing?

It usually will depend on how your MLS board interprets it.

[tsteuwer]

This is true. I just called our Board to find out what our policy is. We are not allowed to advertise other brokers listings except through IDX. For us to be able to write a blog regarding another company's listing, we would have to contact the listing broker and obtain permission.

It usually will depend on how your MLS board interprets it.