Can Christies International Real Estate utilize the MLS data feed for any reason?
Christies_International_Real_Estate Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(b) You must provide us with a data feed from your MLS(s) that enables you, your agents, us, and our affiliates to display listings on the Internet for consumers to view online.
We may utilize this data feed for any reason, within the rules of the relevant MLS(s) or data feed providers, to run additional reports, aggregate information, track trends, or for any other allowed internal or public-facing marketing or data tracking initiative.
You understand and agree that you will be solely responsible for any initial and ongoing fees regarding your Business' MLS feed.
Such fees are based on local MLS rules.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 54–177)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Christies International Real Estate Franchise Disclosure Document, Christies International Real Estate may utilize the MLS data feed for various reasons. The franchisee is required to provide Christies International Real Estate with a data feed from their local or regional Multiple Listing Services (MLS). This data feed enables the franchisee, their agents, Christies International Real Estate, and its affiliates to display property listings on the internet for consumers to view online.
Christies International Real Estate is permitted to use this data feed for any reason, provided it complies with the rules of the relevant MLS or data feed providers. This includes running additional reports, aggregating information, tracking trends, or for any other internal or public-facing marketing or data tracking initiative.
The franchisee is solely responsible for all initial and ongoing fees associated with their business's MLS feed, with the fees determined by local MLS rules. Failure to provide the MLS data feed may result in the franchisee not receiving certain services or access to specific tools within the Computer System, including the Proprietary Software, and may constitute a default under the Franchise Agreement.