How many listings are marked "Hidden"

[Sean Dezoysa]

Agents, can you give me a rough idea what percentage of listings in your area have the status changed to "hidden" at some point? The reason I ask is because Redfin, which pulls directly from the MLS, does not show listings that been switched to hidden status.

Thank you

[Brian Woline]

Sean,

I am a Realtor licensed in Michigan. There is a portion of our data input form, used to submit data to MLS, that says, "Public Viewable? Yes or No". I guess if "No" were selected it could be considered "hidden". I don't know anyone who selects no. I could see someone using that option to keep a public figure's home from being viewed on Trulia or Zillow. I guess this feature would only be used for privacy for the seller.

Only thing I can think of.

Brian