Comments on: Did Google Scrape My Website? You Be The Judge. Rules Threaten Realtors & IDX Providers. http://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/did-google-scrape-my-website-you-be-the-judge/ News, insights, tools, and inspiration for business owners and professionals Mon, 21 May 2012 04:53:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: SellYourHomeServiceshttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/did-google-scrape-my-website-you-be-the-judge/#comment-157981 SellYourHomeServices Sat, 07 Apr 2012 17:51:14 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=12261#comment-157981 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">Sad- NAR putting clients on backburner RT @RealEstateRemix NAR Supports "protecting" MLS data from"scrapers"like Google http://t.co/3f3zkvvm</span></span> Sad- NAR putting clients on backburner RT @RealEstateRemix NAR Supports "protecting" MLS data from"scrapers"like Google http://t.co/3f3zkvvm

]]> By: IDX, syndication battle in Austin may lead to sweeping national changes - AGBeathttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/did-google-scrape-my-website-you-be-the-judge/#comment-149740 IDX, syndication battle in Austin may lead to sweeping national changes - AGBeat Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:10:12 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=12261#comment-149740 [...] us they felt this situation was very similar to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Board of Realtors (MIBOR) cutting IDX feeds in 2009, calling Google a scraper due to indexing. The MIBOR situation was “effectively one broker [...] [...] us they felt this situation was very similar to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Board of Realtors (MIBOR) cutting IDX feeds in 2009, calling Google a scraper due to indexing. The MIBOR situation was “effectively one broker [...]

]]> By: Sullivan County NY Real Estatehttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/did-google-scrape-my-website-you-be-the-judge/#comment-100628 Sullivan County NY Real Estate Sun, 26 Jun 2011 18:25:39 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=12261#comment-100628 Not really going to say toom uch more than the 400 other comments, except to agree that Realtor.com seems to be able to do whatever they want. It annoys me to pay them so my listings don't look crappy, and then compete with them for google position. Something is not right there. Not really going to say toom uch more than the 400 other comments, except to agree that Realtor.com seems to be able to do whatever they want. It annoys me to pay them so my listings don't look crappy, and then compete with them for google position. Something is not right there.

]]> By: Benn/AgentGeniushttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/did-google-scrape-my-website-you-be-the-judge/#comment-56475 Benn/AgentGenius Tue, 06 Jul 2010 08:35:00 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=12261#comment-56475 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">#agnow I'm not sure if it's just me, but NAR always seems to make an exception for all of Realtor.com's practices. ... http://bit.ly/3fxp9y</span></span> #agnow I'm not sure if it's just me, but NAR always seems to make an exception for all of Realtor.com's practices. … http://bit.ly/3fxp9y

]]> By: Romeo Manzanillahttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/did-google-scrape-my-website-you-be-the-judge/#comment-54533 Romeo Manzanilla Tue, 06 Jul 2010 04:03:52 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=12261#comment-54533 I'm not sure if it's just me, but NAR always seems to make an exception for all of Realtor.com's practices. I think that the whole IDX indexing is much more a function that is out of our control and if NAR wants to put a stop to it, they'll have to work it out with Google. I’m not sure if it’s just me, but NAR always seems to make an exception for all of Realtor.com’s practices. I think that the whole IDX indexing is much more a function that is out of our control and if NAR wants to put a stop to it, they’ll have to work it out with Google.

]]> By: Benn/AgentGeniushttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/did-google-scrape-my-website-you-be-the-judge/#comment-56476 Benn/AgentGenius Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:59:37 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=12261#comment-56476 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">#agnow Why are they so behind on things.Not letting us do things but given others the right to is not fair to any o... http://bit.ly/3fxp9y</span></span> #agnow Why are they so behind on things.Not letting us do things but given others the right to is not fair to any o… http://bit.ly/3fxp9y

]]> By: Trey Christianhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/did-google-scrape-my-website-you-be-the-judge/#comment-54185 Trey Christian Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:27:26 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=12261#comment-54185 Why are they so behind on things.Not letting us do things but given others the right to is not fair to any one. Why don't they just ask us to shut down our sites and have us all going door to door to see if we can find a seller or a buyer. Why are they so behind on things.Not letting us do things but given others the right to is not fair to any one. Why don’t they just ask us to shut down our sites and have us all going door to door to see if we can find a seller or a buyer.

]]> By: Maadi Real Estate TGhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/did-google-scrape-my-website-you-be-the-judge/#comment-56477 Maadi Real Estate TG Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:34:53 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=12261#comment-56477 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">RT @RealEstateRemix: NAR Supports "protecting" MLS data from "scrapers" like Google. Does your IDX "violate" the rule? http://bit.ly/J4Q8h</span></span> RT @RealEstateRemix: NAR Supports "protecting" MLS data from "scrapers" like Google. Does your IDX "violate" the rule? http://bit.ly/J4Q8h

]]> By: Benn/AgentGeniushttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/did-google-scrape-my-website-you-be-the-judge/#comment-56478 Benn/AgentGenius Fri, 26 Mar 2010 01:38:40 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=12261#comment-56478 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">#agnow I am not an agent but might as well be from the knowledge I have acquired over the last 5 years. I just can'... http://bit.ly/3fxp9y</span></span> #agnow I am not an agent but might as well be from the knowledge I have acquired over the last 5 years. I just can'… http://bit.ly/3fxp9y

]]> By: Mariohttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/did-google-scrape-my-website-you-be-the-judge/#comment-49895 Mario Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:03:42 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=12261#comment-49895 I am not an agent but might as well be from the knowledge I have acquired over the last 5 years. I just can't believe how close-minded some NOT all agents could be to think technology would not get a hand in the control of the NAR MLS monopoly. There are good agents and there are bad agents but during our times 2010 people are smarter and the internet can educate buyers to a point of using Zillow.com and Redfin. Those two should sharks will be eating agents commissions left and right. I am not an agent but might as well be from the knowledge I have acquired over the last 5 years. I just can’t believe how close-minded some NOT all agents could be to think technology would not get a hand in the control of the NAR MLS monopoly. There are good agents and there are bad agents but during our times 2010 people are smarter and the internet can educate buyers to a point of using Zillow.com and Redfin. Those two should sharks will be eating agents commissions left and right.

]]> By: Benn/AgentGeniushttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/did-google-scrape-my-website-you-be-the-judge/#comment-56479 Benn/AgentGenius Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:27:08 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=12261#comment-56479 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">#agnow Hey Jay, That seems to be the problem. The root of the question is who owns the listing information and i... http://bit.ly/3fxp9y</span></span> #agnow Hey Jay,

That seems to be the problem. The root of the question is who owns the listing information and i… http://bit.ly/3fxp9y

]]> By: Nashville Granthttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/did-google-scrape-my-website-you-be-the-judge/#comment-47936 Nashville Grant Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:18:40 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=12261#comment-47936 Hey Jay, That seems to be the problem. The root of the question is who owns the listing information and is that information part of the public domain. Your clients would probably argue that they own the information that describes their home and want Google to display the listing...it's a sticky situation. Hey Jay,

That seems to be the problem. The root of the question is who owns the listing information and is that information part of the public domain. Your clients would probably argue that they own the information that describes their home and want Google to display the listing…it’s a sticky situation.

]]> By: Benn/AgentGeniushttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/did-google-scrape-my-website-you-be-the-judge/#comment-56480 Benn/AgentGenius Wed, 03 Feb 2010 07:47:56 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=12261#comment-56480 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">#agnow The Realtor bodies and MLS will just have to get used to the idea that the internet is an information free z... http://bit.ly/3fxp9y</span></span> #agnow The Realtor bodies and MLS will just have to get used to the idea that the internet is an information free z… http://bit.ly/3fxp9y

]]> By: Brookline Condos For Salehttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/did-google-scrape-my-website-you-be-the-judge/#comment-46421 Brookline Condos For Sale Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:24:56 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=12261#comment-46421 The Realtor bodies and MLS will just have to get used to the idea that the internet is an information free zone. Search is there to help consumers find what they are looking for. The belief held by listing agents and brokers that they own the listing is an indictment against the agent and or broker. They have been hired to help their client sell a property and not as they choose to believe make a commission. How many clients have been lost by the selfish actions of agents trying to milk a deal for both sides of the sale? The reason most realtors are useless is because they believe the reason they get out of bed in the morning is to make money from their clients in the form of commission. The reality is that their purpose as agent is to ensure that their client gets the best possible price for their property in the least possible time, and if this is best attained by co brokerage and sharing a commission so be it. The act of hiding property information in the hope of getting both sides of the deal is counter to the spirit of agency and is also counter to MLS and Realtor principles. The Realtor bodies and MLS will just have to get used to the idea that the internet is an information free zone. Search is there to help consumers find what they are looking for.

The belief held by listing agents and brokers that they own the listing is an indictment against the agent and or broker. They have been hired to help their client sell a property and not as they choose to believe make a commission. How many clients have been lost by the selfish actions of agents trying to milk a deal for both sides of the sale?

The reason most realtors are useless is because they believe the reason they get out of bed in the morning is to make money from their clients in the form of commission. The reality is that their purpose as agent is to ensure that their client gets the best possible price for their property in the least possible time, and if this is best attained by co brokerage and sharing a commission so be it.

The act of hiding property information in the hope of getting both sides of the deal is counter to the spirit of agency and is also counter to MLS and Realtor principles.

]]> By: Benn/AgentGeniushttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/did-google-scrape-my-website-you-be-the-judge/#comment-56481 Benn/AgentGenius Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:16:21 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=12261#comment-56481 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">#agnow [...] Did google scrape my website? [...] http://bit.ly/3fxp9y</span></span> #agnow [...] Did google scrape my website? [...] http://bit.ly/3fxp9y

]]> By: MIBOR not understanding true scope of Google indexing MLS data | Denver Knox | Denver SEO Trainer and Consultant | iPhone Templateshttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/did-google-scrape-my-website-you-be-the-judge/#comment-45990 MIBOR not understanding true scope of Google indexing MLS data | Denver Knox | Denver SEO Trainer and Consultant | iPhone Templates Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:15:29 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=12261#comment-45990 [...] Did google scrape my website? [...] [...] Did google scrape my website? [...]

]]> By: Benn/AgentGeniushttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/did-google-scrape-my-website-you-be-the-judge/#comment-56482 Benn/AgentGenius Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:13:02 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=12261#comment-56482 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">#agnow [...] Bloodhound and AgentGenius, blogging has become an important force in real estate.  Beyond SEO, index... http://bit.ly/3fxp9y</span></span> #agnow [...] Bloodhound and AgentGenius, blogging has become an important force in real estate.  Beyond SEO, index… http://bit.ly/3fxp9y

]]> By: Top Ten Changes in Technology That Defined MLS This Decade « FBS Bloghttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/did-google-scrape-my-website-you-be-the-judge/#comment-44502 Top Ten Changes in Technology That Defined MLS This Decade « FBS Blog Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:48:52 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=12261#comment-44502 [...] Bloodhound and AgentGenius, blogging has become an important force in real estate.  Beyond SEO, indexing of listings, and the ability to communicate your message, however, I think one of the most important impacts of [...] [...] Bloodhound and AgentGenius, blogging has become an important force in real estate.  Beyond SEO, indexing of listings, and the ability to communicate your message, however, I think one of the most important impacts of [...]

]]> By: Paula Henryhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/did-google-scrape-my-website-you-be-the-judge/#comment-41895 Paula Henry Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:02:23 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=12261#comment-41895 Justin - I do feel a bit vindicated. :) because I know it is the right result. Right now my plans to get my site back up is dependent on the MIBOR BLC (MLS) Committee's recommendation to change the policy. They are meeting on December 1st. Apparently, any changes to the current policy must be recommended by them, then we will be notified of any changes. I'll keep you posted! Justin -

I do feel a bit vindicated. :) because I know it is the right result. Right now my plans to get my site back up is dependent on the MIBOR BLC (MLS) Committee’s recommendation to change the policy. They are meeting on December 1st. Apparently, any changes to the current policy must be recommended by them, then we will be notified of any changes. I’ll keep you posted!

]]> By: Justin Smithhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/did-google-scrape-my-website-you-be-the-judge/#comment-41891 Justin Smith Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:31:04 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=12261#comment-41891 Hey Paula, I hope you feel vindicated... at least just a little. :-) Do you have any plans to get your site back up, or do you think MIBOR will try to block it again? This is such an important decision. It was vital to the success of our new small business that brings the technology to the table that allows proper indexing of listings. We were definitely "hanging on the edge of our seats" for this one... Hey Paula,
I hope you feel vindicated… at least just a little. :-)

Do you have any plans to get your site back up, or do you think MIBOR will try to block it again?

This is such an important decision. It was vital to the success of our new small business that brings the technology to the table that allows proper indexing of listings. We were definitely “hanging on the edge of our seats” for this one…

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