The Hudson Gateway MLS (HGMLS) Listing Directory
Overview
The Hudson Gateway MLS, LLC (HGMLS) Listing Directory is designed to offer a broad, inclusive, and independent platform for listing properties, providing a modern alternative to traditional MLS systems.
Independence from MLS Board Governance
- HGMLS is not a board-affiliated MLS and does not operate under any MLS association or governing board.
- HGMLS functions solely as an independent listing directory and does not require any real estate board or association membership.
- HGMLS does not impose or enforce traditional MLS board rules, regulations, or disciplinary actions.
- Subscribers must comply with HGMLS Terms of Use but are not subject to external MLS governance structures.
Key Features of HGMLS
- A Platform for Broad Visibility: HGMLS serves as a comprehensive listing directory, enabling subscribers to market properties efficiently to a diverse audience that includes buyers, renters, and real estate professionals.
- A Tool for Enhanced Collaboration: By centralizing property listings, HGMLS fosters collaboration among subscribers, allowing property owners, agents, and managers to connect and facilitate transactions seamlessly.
- A Resource for Comprehensive Property Data: HGMLS aggregates property data to support market analysis, property valuations, and informed decision-making for subscribers.
- An Inclusive Marketplace: Unlike traditional MLS systems tied to specific associations, HGMLS is accessible to property owners, real estate agents, and property managers without requiring board membership, creating a more open and equitable marketplace.
Key Principles
- No Unilateral Offers of Compensation: HGMLS does not require participants to make blanket compensation offers. Compensation arrangements are handled exclusively between the transacting parties outside the HGMLS platform.
- Subscriber Autonomy: Subscribers retain complete control over their listings and determine their terms of agreement, including compensation, without oversight from a board or association.
- Focus on Listings and Exposure: HGMLS is a listing and marketing platform and does not enforce compensation agreements or resolve commission disputes.
HGMLS Subscriber Definition
Subscriber Eligibility
- HGMLS is open to real estate agents, property owners, and management companies seeking to list properties.
- Unlike traditional MLS services, subscribers are not required to hold a real estate broker’s license or participate in cooperative compensation agreements.
Use of Listing Data
- Subscriber listing data is exclusively for property marketing within the HGMLS platform.
- Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of listing data outside the HGMLS directory is strictly prohibited.
Inclusive Participation
- HGMLS allows a broad range of real estate professionals and property owners to participate without mandating adherence to traditional MLS cooperation and compensation models.
- Participation is not contingent on transaction volume or level of market activity.
Subscriber Responsibilities
- Subscribers are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of their listings.
- HGMLS does not impose minimum participation standards but requires good-faith platform use for legitimate property marketing purposes.
Independence from MLS Board Governance
- HGMLS operates independently of MLS boards or associations.
- HGMLS does not impose MLS board rules, regulations, or disciplinary actions.
- Subscribers must comply with HGMLS Terms of Use but remain free from traditional MLS governance structures.
