This is really a meaningless settlement that prohibits MLSs from blocking the use of their listings on VOWs (Virtual Office Websites) which are these days rarely used. The fat lady already sang in practice a year or two back and Trulias and ZipRealtys of the world have been aggregating listings and selling customers back to realtors. The most noteable part is the gobs of money NAR wasted on this.
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This is really a meaningless settlement that prohibits MLSs from blocking the use of their listings on VOWs (Virtual Office Websites) which are these days rarely used. The fat lady already sang in practice a year or two back and Trulias and ZipRealtys of the world have been aggregating listings and selling customers back to realtors. The most noteable part is the gobs of money NAR wasted on this.