u/Single-Delay-9157

Hey everyone,

I am doing some market research for a real estate services concept and need some insight into industry etiquette, MLS compliance, and listing agent sentiment.

My Questions for Listing Agents:

1. If an independent runner contacts you stating they are a paid proxy videographer for an interested buyer, what is your immediate reaction? Do you grant them access for a private showing, or do you flat-out refuse due to liability/lockbox rules?
2. If they bypass private showings entirely and only operate during your scheduled Public Open Houses, do you still have an issue with them taking detailed video of the layout and mechanicals for a commercial client?
3. Is there a specific line this service would cross that would make you instantly refuse access to a runner on your listings?

Trying to understand the gatekeeper friction - I know that there are a lot of real estate investors that can't get to every property (whether due to their schedules or their agent's schedules), and I assume a listing agent would welcome as many eyes on their listing as possible.

Would love feedback.