I got a chance to take a look at the new ListHub interface a few days ago. The product/service is what I would term a 3.0 release. “3.0” is software parlance for a “mature” product/service.
One thing struck out at me though, “MLS Preferred Publishers”.
For some reason, and it may just be me, but the ability for MLS providers to call out (by non inclusion) publishers they don’t condone seems problematic. It reminds me of the early days of IDX when new business models (internet only brokerages) were popping up and MLS providers (via broker members) would come up with rules and regs to keep them out. We all know what happen next. Three little letters: DOJ. As I’ve said, I could be wrong here, and I understand the spirt of this feature but it will be interesting to see how many MLS provider actively participate and denote publishers “preferred”.
Other than that concern I think this is a solid release that shows that the people at MOVE and ListHub have been listening to feedback from all participants, and that’s a good thing.
For a great overview of the new features see the video below:
Seems like a great idea. Now if we had one for preferred CMA providers and bloggers…
The MLS Preferred designation is not restricting any Publisher from displaying on the Platform, and therefore every broker still has the choice to work with any Publisher regardless of the MLS Preferred designation. We will keep you updated on usage over the next few weeks.