Seller opt-outs propagate — opting a listing out of VOW forces opt-out of IDX/aggregators too; sellers can disable AVMs and blogging

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Created 2026-06-21

Summary

Claim. A seller can opt the listing (or just the address) out of all internet display. Opting out of VOW forces opt-out of IDX/aggregators too. Sellers can disable AVMs and blogging on their listing.

Source. NAR / CAR / Realcomp model VOW & IDX rules; MRED media-tab controls, accessed 2026-06-21.

Confidence. Verified for the principle (US model rules); Canadian application via CREA/PropTx is consistent.

Caveats. US model rules used as illustration; verify against Ontario operative rules (PropTx, CREA Rule 11) for the precise mechanics.

Implication / use. Any product that displays listings must honour these propagating opt-outs technically and in real time.

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research-notes Research notes (capture-layer): inside the MLS box — what an Ontario member agent's account exposes, what goes unused, and what they're licensed to do with it (June 2026)

reference VOW Terms of Use — registrant must acknowledge relationship + bona fide interest + personal non-commercial use + MLS ownership/copyright; no redistribution/sublicense (PropTx Rules, primary)

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research-notes Research notes (capture-layer): inside the MLS box — what an Ontario member agent's account exposes, what goes unused, and what they're licensed to do with it (June 2026) · relates-to