From the OpenMLS
press release.
Orlando, FL -- April 5, 2004 -- OpenMLS announced today a new online reviews service for its listing community. The free service allows users to post their comments, opinions, and suggestions for other users to read online. In addition, it provides a simple rating system to rate individual listings.
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The online review service was developed with an open source project called Blojsom created by David Czarnecki. Blojsom is a lightweight blogging package written in Java and allows users to write a Web log or blog. Online blogging has seen increased popularity especially with college-age computer users.
MLS = Multiple Listing Service. If you're buying a house or thinking about buying a house, chances are your real estate company uses a multiple listing service. From their FAQ: "OpenMLS is an "Open" service to everyone where as your local MLS is a "Closed" MLS for only brokers and realtors who are members of your local board."
