Can I use listing info and photo on my website to send referrals

[James O.]

Hi,

I am a licensed as an agent in CA. I happen to have several clients/friends that are looking to to Dallas and Phoenix (I lived in both cities before so know the area well). They asked me help them find a house in a good area and refer them to an agent I trust to do the representation. If I was licensed in TX, I would have no problem with this. But I am looking to display listing info/photos from MLS on my personal business website for my clients to stay update with. Would MLS care if I do so? After all, I merely sending referrals to agents in the area.

[Mike Cumbie]

Hi @James O.

I would reach out to agents in the area and find a good one, then do the referral now. They will know what is hot and what is not. You aren't there as "boots on the ground". You are standing next to them. When they buy the other agent will send you the fee. Otherwise you are really just kind of in the middle for no reason without the local expertise. Sure suggest some areas that fit, but let the other agent do all the work. You will still get whatever fee you agree on regardless if you intercept listings or they work with the other agent.