Missouri Supreme Court rules against apartment finder website

The Missouri Supreme Court says a Web-based business that connects renters and landlords is breaking the law because the people who run it aren’t licensed real-estate professionals.

Kansas City Premier Apartments is a free site that allows renters to search for apartments on both sides of the state line. The company makes its money from property owners, who pay for referrals. The business model hit a snag, however, when the Missouri Real Estate Commission objected to the fact that Kansas City Premier Apartments’ principals didn’t belong to the Guild of the Gold Blazer.