RMLS Rules Roundup for August 2021
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 34 specific issues outlined in the RMLS Rules and Regulations, and is responsible for addressing subscriber questions and concerns regarding listing accuracy whether those are submitted via the “Report Issue” button on a listing, through email, or by phone. When there are increases in specific violation types, we often place notifications on RMLSweb in order to alert subscribers so that they can avoid violations.
AUGUST HIGHLIGHTS
When entering a residential listing, it is important to make sure that the correct property type is listed. There can be some confusion about what the property type should be for a listing. Fortunately, we have a handy document that defines property types that you can bookmark in case you need it.
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 did not review any cases in August 2021.
INFORMAL VIOLATIONS & COURTESY NOTICES
In August 2021, the RMLS Data Accuracy staff reviewed 31,260 listings in addition to the 490 notices sent through the “Report Issue” button on RMLSweb. Of the items reviewed, 1,275 violation notices and 2,018 courtesy notices were sent out. In addition, our team handled 416 phone calls.
| Category | August |
| Missing Tax ID | 434 |
| Personal Promotion | 148 |
| Missing School | 124 |
| Incorrect or Missing Information | 122 |
| No Showings | 65 |
| Missing Owner Name | 58 |
| Duplicate Listing | 56 |
| Incorrect Status | 43 |
| Property Condition | 37 |
| Incorrect First Photo | 32 |
| Incorrect Property Type | 30 |
| Conditions to Compensation | 29 |
| Is Property a Condo | 27 |
| Listing Input in Incorrect MLS area | 17 |
| Partial Bathrooms 5+ | 14 |
| Missing Condo Unit Number | 10 |
| HUD | 9 |
| Inaccurate Lot Size | 8 |
| Address Issues | 8 |
| City Unknown | 3 |
| Duplicate Listing in Different Categories | 1 |
The following are the courtesy notifications sent to RMLS subscribers in August 2021:
| Category | August |
| Listing Still Pending | 631 |
| Listing is Set to Expire | 548 |
| Multiple Owner Names in First Field | 360 |
| Listing Status Changed from PEN to SLD > 24 hours | 320 |
| New Listing Input Over 24 Hours | 90 |
| Listing Still in OMS, Public Records Indicate SLD | 69 |
Questions about RMLS Rules and Regulations or the accuracy of specific listings can be directed to the RMLS Data Accuracy department at dataaccuracy@rmls.com or 503.395.1916.