Last Friday, the MLS Board of Directors revised the MLS Rules and Regulations, Section 12.5 Identification of Listing Firm. The requirement of the Listing Broker or Agent Name was removed and does not need to be included on a VOW or IDX website.
 
While the name of the listing firm is still required, you do not need to include the name of the listing broker or agent. You may view the updated MLS Rules & Regulations in its entirety by clicking here.
 
Additionally, there has been a misunderstanding about the Internet Data Exchange Company Websites Using MLS Data Section 9. Display Rule which states:
 
(d) Every display of another Participant’s listing must bear the Service’s approved IDX icon immediately adjacent to the property information. 
 
Explanation:

Since the MLS Service has never approved an IDX icon, no icon is required. If the MLS ever decides to adopt an approved IDX icon, advanced notice will be given to allow the proper changes to be made.
 
If you have any further questions about the above topics, please contact Landon King at LKing@WRAR.com or (910) 202-1582.