Broker snubs limited-service listings
Part 1: Flat-fee brokers push for exposure
By Matt Carter, Wednesday, June 17, 2009.With the backing of its multiple listing service, one of Wisconsin's largest real estate brokerages, Shorewest Realtors, is blocking exclusive-agency listings and those under contract with limited-service brokers from appearing on the company's public-facing Web site.
Some limited-service brokers in Southeastern Wisconsin say they thought the public's right to view their listings was protected by a March 2008 consent order between their MLS, Multiple Listing Service Inc., and federal regulators.
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