The Rules Roundup provides a monthly accounting of RMLS rules violations and courtesy notifications. Our Data Accuracy team manages all reports of property listing errors, tracking 27 specific issues outlined in the RMLS Rules and Regulations, and is responsible for addressing subscriber questions and concerns regarding listing accuracy.
HIGHLIGHTS
According to RMLS Rules and Regulations, Section 9.2:
Each RMLS Subscriber is provided with a password for accessing the RMLS System. This password is for their personal and exclusive use only and may not be shared with or disclosed to any other person.
Under no circumstances should you share your personal RMLSweb password with anyone. Assistants, admins, and team members must each have their own unique RMLSweb login. RMLS conducts audits of login information to detect unauthorized access.
In 2022, the maximum fine for password-related infractions increased to $15,000, highlighting the importance of maintaining system security and integrity.
If you have any questions about your account or those under your supervision, please contact us for further assistance.
FORMAL VIOLATIONS
The RMLS Rules and Regulations Committee reviews all formal complaints which allege a violation of the RMLS Rules and Regulations. The committee has the power to impose sanctions.
The committee reviewed one formal violation in November 2024 that resulted in a $100 fine.
INFORMAL VIOLATIONS
The chart below shows violations that generated at least 15 instances in the past month. Some notable gains and decreases are noted below.
- Incomplete or Inaccurate Data fell to 29 from 62
- Personal Promotion fell to 85 from 197
- Missing School fell to 3 from 46
- Missing Owner Name rose to 31 from 0
- Is Property a Condo rose to 21 from 0
- Unauthorized Text in Photo fell to 14 from 36
Data Accuracy Department Statistics
The gain or loss comparison displayed in the parenthesis is versus the previous month.
- Listings Reviewed: 27,056 (-5,906)
- Notices Sent: 1,991 (-473)
- Violation Notices Received: 255 (+48)
- Courtesy Notices Sent: 1,563 (-3,002)
- Phone Calls Received: 196 (-191)
How to Report Violations
Subscribers have multiple options to report violations, including a Report Issue button on every RMLSweb listing. Subscribers can email our Data Accuracy team at dataaccuracy@rmls.com or call them at 503.395.1916. When there are increases in specific violation types, we sometimes place notifications on RMLSweb.