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Re: Thoughts on the NAR IDX Enhancement Work Group

Milan Cole — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:47:22 -0000

Has the committee considered the issue of RSS feeds and whether providing an RSS feed of IDX data published on an IDX website would be acceptable?

Re: Thoughts on the NAR IDX Enhancement Work Group

Jason Brown — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:46:54 -0000

It's the information age and we have to give consumers free-flowing information. If we don't, the system will completely break down (it's already started) and I wouldn't be surprised if the end result is anarchy among us.

Re: Thoughts on the NAR IDX Enhancement Work Group

Real Estate System — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 02:15:12 -0000

I think, assuming it gets past the Board of Directors this time, that the new policy language will be advantageous to both the NAR membership

Re: Thoughts on the NAR IDX Enhancement Work Group

Bruce Dietz — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:42:22 -0000

Resolving the indexing issue is paramount to the stability and growth of the real estate industry. Any glitch in accessing information gives your competition the advantage. The NAR's responsibility is to facilitate the growth and stability of the industry, not handicap it. Hopefully, the NAR will keep this in mind when making their final decision regarding this issue.

Re: Thoughts on the NAR IDX Enhancement Work Group

walidmrealtor — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:22:00 -0000

Thanks for the update Jay. I've followed this story through you and, I certainly agree with your take on not only the improbability of an indexing blockade, but also the impossibility of undertaking and implementing such a task. I'm interested in seeing the final language and what it looks like when the folks at NAR "get it" :)

Re: Thoughts on the NAR IDX Enhancement Work Group

Paula Henry — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:46:23 -0000

Jay - Thanks for the update - more importantly, your time and effort. I hope to see you in San Diego.

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DougFrancis — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:44:31 -0000

Wow, we keep you busy. Thanks Jay!

Now, about all those, some times tedious, but necessary, commas that you started to, well, whine aboot...

Re: Thoughts on the NAR IDX Enhancement Work Group

Jay Thompson — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:57:15 -0000

Thanks Dave, your support as a Director is greatly appreciated!

And you're right. I've had the pleasure of meeting many people within the NAR and they are, without fail, dedicated individuals. Yes, the bureaucracy is frustrating at time, but there is no question that many people are trying to many good things.

Re: Thoughts on the NAR IDX Enhancement Work Group

Jay Thompson — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:55:20 -0000

Diane - thank YOU for the support. And tell all your Director friends! I am *more* than happy to answer any questions anyone may have.

Re: Thoughts on the NAR IDX Enhancement Work Group

DavePhillips — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:25:36 -0000

Thanks for your work on this. Sounds like your trip was a great success. I serve on the NAR Board and will certainly vote in favor of this. I'm also glad your peek inside the tent was a good experience for you. There are many good people involved at NAR and leadership is genuinely interested in getting it right - despite what some bloggers tend to think. It is a very large organization and is not always capable of reacting as nimbly as we'd like, but they are MUCH improved in recent years. I find my involvement to be very worthwhile.

Re: Thoughts on the NAR IDX Enhancement Work Group

dianescherer — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:36:17 -0000

Jay: Thanks for a great update and for your involvement! I am one NAR Director that will support these changes. Anyone interested NAR will post the final language on realtors.org under Committee Agendas for the November meeting as soon as it is complete.

Re: Thoughts on the NAR IDX Enhancement Work Group

dianescherer — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:33:05 -0000

Some NAR MLS Rules are "mandatory" and some are "optional". The mandatory rules are marked with an "M" in the NAR Policy Handbook and optional marked with an "O" - AND then a local MLS can come up with it's very own rule and request NAR "approve" the rule for them to use in their locale .... I know way too much about policy it seems ;-)

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Chris Butterworth — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:01:31 -0000

Pretty big compliment to be invited, and we're all glad you were there. Also happy to see the NAR looking forward, rather than back - I'd hate to see the day they did away with lockboxes & we all had to drive to the listing agents' office to pick up a key for a showing..!

Re: Thoughts on the NAR IDX Enhancement Work Group

GertieCranker — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:36:09 -0000

Jay, thanks for the report. It's hard and frustrating to work from within the system--it's always easier to lob in the firebombs from the outside. Thanks for your willingness to serve and--more importantly--to communicate the results.

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Mike Taylor — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:14:19 -0000

Jay, again....thank you, thank you, thank you. I know at least two people here in Indy who REALLY appreciate your efforts. Can I buy you a beer in San Diego??

Re: Thoughts on the NAR IDX Enhancement Work Group

tonylazz — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:13:05 -0000

Jay~ Thanks for your efforts, knowledge and updates. It is good to know that there are those who do "get it" because if we all don't get it, it will be gone before we know it. There are parallels in other industries where DOJ eventually stepped in. Thanks again.

Re: Thoughts on the NAR IDX Enhancement Work Group

Jay Thompson — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:58:43 -0000

Howard, my pleasure!

Anything specific that you don't like? Is it the look & feel, or the functionality (or both. Or neither)

Re: Thoughts on the NAR IDX Enhancement Work Group

Jay Thompson — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:57:41 -0000

It ain't so. I've met some great people who both work for NAR, and volunteer to help it. The bureaucracy drives me absolutely insane, and there is still a LOT of things that need to change in and around the NAR. I just decided that instead of bitching about it, I'd try to fix it.

Baby steps...

Re: Thoughts on the NAR IDX Enhancement Work Group

Jay Thompson — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:55:48 -0000

Toby - my understanding (which could be wrong) is some rules set at national level are hard and fast, and others provide some latitude to the local MLS's. For example, the use of the term "MLS" is forbidden by some MLS's, and not by others.

Re: Thoughts on the NAR IDX Enhancement Work Group

HowardArnoff — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:51:58 -0000

Jay, thanks for the hard work and the update. btw, I don't like the disqus for commenting as much as the old system.

Re: Thoughts on the NAR IDX Enhancement Work Group

Mikey — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:03:27 -0000

Jesus, you've become an NAR poster child. Say it ain't so!

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Cal Carter — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:28:51 -0000

Glad to hear the update Jay. Thanks for your effort!

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VickiLloyd — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:22:42 -0000

Thanks for the update Jay!
I hope they finalize this policy ASAP. (I would really hate to have to go back to 1983 with the 3-ring notebooks!)

Re: Thoughts on the NAR IDX Enhancement Work Group

Toby Barnett — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:16:14 -0000

Do local MLSs have to adhere to the findings of the national committee or are they at liberty to make their own rules? Our local MLS doesn't allow MLS verbiage on broker's or agent's website and wondering if this could be similar.

Re: Thoughts on the NAR IDX Enhancement Work Group

Jay Thompson — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:07:52 -0000

Tyler - It'll definitely be on the agenda for this November's full Committee meeting. The MLS Committee passed it once, I can't see why they wouldn't pass it again. The real test will be getting the Board of Directors to pass it. At least this time no one can say the decision was too hasty and not discussed enough...