Internet Data Exchange (IDX) or Broker Reciprocity is defined as a cooperative program where the Member Participant grants permission to display their listings on the websites of other Member Participants, and receives the same permissions in return. The use of MLS GRID Data for IDX grants MLS participants the ability to authorize limited electronic display and delivery of their listings by other participants via the following authorized mediums under the participant's control: website, mobile apps, and audio devices.
Please see the attached rules that cover:
- IDX/VOW and MLS GRID Data Usage
- Consent to IDX/VOW Display
- Participation
- Notice of Intent
- Use of MLS GRID Data
- Control and Branding
- Witholding Property Address from Display
- Seller Witholding IDX/VOW Listing From Display
- Criteria for IDX/VOW Display
- Criteria for Thumbnail Display
- Refresh of MLS GRID Data Downloads
- Sharing of MLS GRID Data Compilation
- Identifying Member Participant's Brokerage Firm
- Third Party Comments and Automated Value Estimates
- Accuracy of Information
- Commingling of Data/Displaying Property Information from Other Sources
- Suspension or Termination of Access to MLS GRID Data
- Unauthorized IDX/VOW Advertising
- Display of Fields of Data
- Listing Agreement Type
- Prohibition of Listing Modification
- Identifying the Listing Brokerage
- Identifying the Source of IDX/VOW Listings
- Consumer use of IDXVOW Listings
- Map Display of IDX/VOW Listings
- Limit on Number of Listings Displayed
- Display of Off-Market or Sold Listings
- Display of Seller Information
- Security of IDX/VOW Listings
- Required DMCA Notice
- False or Misleading Advertising and Representations
- Prohibited Language
- Third Party Adherence to Rules
- Service Fees, Changes and Fines