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Rainmaker
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I don't think our MLS allows that.... but maybe I'm misunderstanding what you're referencing..... our MLS will kick out a photo with our for sale sign in the photo!!!!! I'm sure they don't allow links to any posts...

Mar 26, 2017 03:29 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Jeff, I don't do that in MLS (we are not permitted to use branded material in MLS - and any neighborhood links would obviously have my branding [my site]).

But, yes, I do add links to neighborhood information in other marketing that I do.  And, in MLS, I add neighborhood CC&Rs, Rules & Regulations for specific condo Boards, floorplan, survey, etc.  The public can't access the pdfs in MLS though - only other agents.

Mar 26, 2017 04:46 PM
Rainmaker
5,774,100
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Jeff,

The MLS in SB does allow that.  

Mar 26, 2017 03:55 PM
Rainmaker
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Haven't done that and not sure if the MLS wants that in the supplemental forms but if it works then go for it.

Mar 26, 2017 03:19 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,473
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Not directly I have not

Mar 26, 2017 03:12 PM
Rainmaker
1,870,553
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Never thought of doing that but I'm sure it would make the agent seem more credible having known that info. Sort of like a published author.

Mar 27, 2017 05:29 AM
Rainmaker
4,322,035
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Jeff Dowler - never done that! Maybe a good idea to do so.

Mar 26, 2017 11:01 PM
Rainmaker
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
Serving Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Seniors

I have used Nextdoor.com Classifieds for my rentals or if I have a local home for sale in UTC.

Mar 26, 2017 09:53 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

     Our MLS won't allow links in the Public Remarks (thanks a lot, NAR).  You can put them in the Associated Documents that only other MLS members can see.

Mar 26, 2017 09:22 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Those community posts boost our seo, and bring people to our blog to be advertised to.

Mar 26, 2017 09:20 PM
Rainmaker
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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Jeff - I don't think links or posts would be allowed in our MLS, and we also cannot use any branded marketing in our MLS.

Mar 26, 2017 08:59 PM
Rainmaker
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Indeed I do...

Mar 26, 2017 08:10 PM
Rainmaker
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Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

We are not allowed to use Branded Materials.

Mar 26, 2017 07:41 PM
Rainmaker
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Julie Larson Realtor® Sarasota FL 941-284-9826
White Sands Realty Group FL | 941-284-9826 | Serving Sarasota, Manatee & Charlotte Counties - Sarasota, FL
When you're thinking of moving...ThinkSuncoast.com

I haven't ever included community posts in the MLS for my listings, but I have included a link to the community in the Realtor remarks if it also includes the HOA docs.

Mar 26, 2017 06:35 PM
Rainmaker
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Have not seen it yet!

Mar 26, 2017 06:24 PM
Rainmaker
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

No.

Mar 26, 2017 05:49 PM
Rainmaker
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

We also cannot add branded in the MLS but I add community posts to my to my websites and have a great following because I've added my blog to my websites.

Mar 26, 2017 05:18 PM
Rainmaker
1,157,841
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Branded marketing is not permitted by our local MLS.

Mar 26, 2017 05:15 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I have not done that Jeff.  We can attached documents however they are only available to other agents ... not consumers.  I can include whatever I want in my disclosure package. 

Mar 26, 2017 04:23 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,372
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Our MLS would not allow that. I use my blog for such marketing

Mar 26, 2017 03:35 PM
Rainmaker
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Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

I do not and will read the other answers here for more detailed information 

Mar 04, 2018 09:45 AM
Rainmaker
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Links to what is in the areas helps.

 

Mar 28, 2017 06:50 AM
Rainmaker
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Paul Antonelli
Antonelli Realty - Saint Cloud, FL
Retired Broker Owner; Antonelli Realty

I like PRAFULs answer

Mar 28, 2017 03:34 AM
Rainmaker
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

good read

Mar 27, 2017 09:16 AM
Rainmaker
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

No.  My market/community blogs are their own entity.  I do not use them in my marketing.  I don't put anything except photos in the MLS.  For anything else they have to go to my site.

Mar 27, 2017 09:14 AM
Rainmaker
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

On higher-end luxury listings to generate traffic from the Net. Lower-priced ones are seeming to sell themselves.

Mar 27, 2017 07:03 AM
Rainmaker
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Yes I do - but we're not allowed to do that in our MLS - something sounds fishy about that

Mar 27, 2017 05:49 AM
Rainmaker
602,025
Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

We are not allowed to include any "marketing" links. If it were strictly about the community with links to community resources (chamber of commerce, job center, etc.) then it would probably pass the test.

Mar 27, 2017 05:17 AM
Rainmaker
3,074,389
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

Not yet.

Mar 27, 2017 04:56 AM
Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

I include a lot of community information in my listing blogs.

Mar 27, 2017 04:27 AM
Rainmaker
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Peter Mohylsky,
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

I agree with the majority of posts, I have not seen this personally.

Mar 27, 2017 03:01 AM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC • Short Sale • Probate

We have an option to post supplemental documents, but this feature is for agents only. I've never seen anything but transaction related documents and forms  in there. 

Mar 26, 2017 11:48 PM
Rainmaker
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

never. I doubt anyone reads mine posted here.

Mar 26, 2017 08:53 PM
Rainmaker
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

We can post a link to our personal sites, put pdf documents up to 7. I sometimes share information on a separate pdf about the neighborhood amenities.

Mar 26, 2017 07:17 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

No

Mar 26, 2017 06:44 PM