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May 27, 2026 1 hr 7 min

There and back again, the IDX debate continues.

from Industry Relations

The Industry Relations Podcast is now available on your favorite podcast player! Overview Rob and Greg dive into a major discussion about IDX, MLS rules, private listings, and whether MLSs should still control listing distribution in 2026. Using a Twitter exchange with Michael Wurzer as the jumping-off point, they unpack the history of VOWs, syndication, Zillow's rise, and whether the industry is still operating on outdated internet-era assumptions. Key Takeaways Michael Wurzer's IDX question leads into a larger conversation about MLS governance. Greg argues MLSs could handle private listings with simple status changes. Rob argues IDX was never intended to become the industry's primary listing distribution system. The history of ListHub, Realtor.com, Zillow, and syndication reshaping the industry is revisited. Rob proposes MLSs focus only on cooperation while brokers control distribution themselves. Greg pushes back on whether replacing IDX is actually simpler than adapting it. Links X Thread Connect with Rob and Greg Rob's Website Greg's Website Watch us on YouTube Our Sponsors: Cotality Notorious VIP The Giant Steps Job Board Production and Editing Services by Sunbound Studios

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