Understanding TRREB's Agent Information Access Policy
Overview
The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) has specific policies regarding access to listing agent and co-listing agent information that differ from many other Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) Systems. This article explains these policies and what they mean for brokerages and agents.
Standard Data Access
TRREB's standard data feeds, including Internet Data Exchange (IDX) and Virtual Office Website (VOW) feeds, do not include listing agent or co-listing agent information. This is a notable difference from many other MLS® Systems, which typically provide this information in their standard feeds.
Data License Agreements (DLAs)
TRREB offers specialized data feeds through DLAs, but these come with important limitations:
- DLAs provide listing agent and co-listing agent information only for the specific entity that authorized the agreement
- The entity could be a brokerage, office, or individual agent
- Agent information is limited to listings associated with that specific entity
Example Scenario
If RE/MAX has a DLA in place:
- ✓ Agent information will be available for all RE/MAX listings
- ✗ Agent information will NOT be available for listings from other brokerages (e.g., Royal LePage)
Comprehensive Agent Information Access
To obtain complete agent information for all listings in the market, you would need:
- Multiple DLAs in place
- Separate agreements with each brokerage, office, or agent
- Ongoing maintenance of these agreements
Implications
This policy structure means that:
- Complete market-wide agent information is practically difficult to obtain
- Multiple agreements would need to be maintained
- Data access remains segmented by brokerage/office/agent
Alternative Solutions
Organizations needing comprehensive agent information may need to:
- Work directly with individual brokerages
- Establish multiple DLAs
- Consider alternative data sources where available
For specific questions about DLAs or data access, please contact us.
Updated on: 16/07/2025
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