{"id":12519,"date":"2020-03-26T11:00:19","date_gmt":"2020-03-26T18:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rmlscentral.com\/?p=12519"},"modified":"2020-04-16T16:31:14","modified_gmt":"2020-04-16T23:31:14","slug":"clear-cooperation-mls-policy-8-0-rules-changes-coming-april-30th-your-questions-answered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rmlscentral.com\/v1\/2020\/03\/26\/clear-cooperation-mls-policy-8-0-rules-changes-coming-april-30th-your-questions-answered\/","title":{"rendered":"Clear Cooperation MLS Policy 8.0 Rules Changes Coming April 30th: Your Questions, Answered"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-post pdfprnt-top-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rmlscentral.com\/v1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12519?print=pdf\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/rmlscentral.com\/v1wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/pdf.png\" alt=\"image_pdf\" title=\"View PDF\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/rmlscentral.com\/v1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12519?print=print\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/rmlscentral.com\/v1wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>As a REALTOR\u00ae-owned MLS, RMLS&#x2122; should stay in compliance with the National Association of REALTORS\u00ae (NAR) MLS Model Rules. For 2020, NAR made several changes to the MLS Model Rules that are mandated. The first mandatory change was reviewed and approved by the RMLS&#x2122; Board of Directors at their January meeting and became effective on February 17, 2020 which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rmlsweb.com\/v2\/public2\/loadfile.asp?id=10638\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">resulted in a change to Section 8.3<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second part of the 2020 NAR Model Rule changes were reviewed and approved by the RMLS&#x2122; Board of Directors and will become <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">effective on April 30, 2020<\/span>. The changes incorporate the NAR-mandated Clear Cooperation MLS Policy 8.0 that governs the public marketing of listings and their entry into the multiple listing service. Within one (1) business day of marketing a property to the public, the Seller\u2019s Agent must submit the listing to the MLS for cooperation with other MLS participants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information regarding this policy, please see these NAR resources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"NAR-Window to the Law: Understanding the MLS Clear Cooperation Policy (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/window-to-the-law\/understanding-the-mls-clear-cooperation-policy\" target=\"_blank\">NAR-Window to the Law: Understanding the MLS Clear Cooperation Policy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/about-nar\/policies\/mls-clear-cooperation-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"NAR-MLS Clear Cooperation Policy (opens in a new tab)\">NAR-MLS Clear Cooperation Policy<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Changes to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rmlsweb.com\/v2\/public2\/loadfile.asp?id=10731\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"RMLS&#x2122; Rules and Regulations (opens in a new tab)\">RMLS&#x2122; Rules and Regulations<\/a> includes the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Section 3.2, Acceptable Listings, the definition of marketing was changed to match the NAR policy.<\/li><li> A new section, 3.3 Clear Cooperation, was added per the NAR policy. <em>As a result, subsequent subsections will be renumbered accordingly.<\/em><\/li><li> Section 3.3 was changed to Section 3.4, Office Exclusives, and was updated to match the NAR policy.  <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Changes to the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Oregon Listing Contract (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rmlsweb.com\/v2\/public2\/loadfile.asp?id=10732\" target=\"_blank\">Oregon Listing Contract<\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Washington Listing Contract (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rmlsweb.com\/v2\/public2\/loadfile.asp?id=10733\" target=\"_blank\">Washington Listing Contract<\/a> includes the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>In the \u201cExclusive Right to Sell\u201d section\u2026<ul><li>The title to the Authorization to Exclude from MLS and Public Marketing Addendum was updated to match the new title of the form. <\/li><li>In the last paragraph the marketing definition was changed to match the NAR policy.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Changes to the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Authorization to Exclude from MLS and Public Marketing Addendum (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rmlsweb.com\/v2\/public2\/loadfile.asp?id=10734\" target=\"_blank\">Authorization to Exclude from MLS and Public Marketing Addendum<\/a> includes the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Title changed to \u201cAuthorization to Exclude from MLS and Public Marketing Addendum\u201d<\/li><li>Section 1 \u2013 updated the subscriber count<\/li><li>Section 2 \u2013 Updated the title of the addendum and added \u201c\u2026and from public marketing.\u201d to the last sentence.<\/li><li>Section 5 \u2013 Added \u201c\u2026or publicly marketed in any way.\u201d to the last sentence.<\/li><li>Section 6 \u2013 The entire section was replaced with the following text:<br><em>CLEAR COOPERATION\/PUBLIC MARKETING: Within one (1) business day of marketing the property to the public, the property no longer qualifies to be excluded from the MLS and the Participant must submit the listing to RMLS&#x2122; for cooperation with other MLS Participants. Public marketing includes, but is not limited to, flyers displayed in  windows, yard signs, digital marketing on public facing websites, brokerage website displays (including IDX and VOW), digital communication marketing (email blasts), multi-brokerage listing sharing networks, and applications available to the general public.<\/em><\/li><li>Section 8 \u2013 Text referencing \u201c\u2026public marketing\u2026\u201d was added in several locations. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why was this policy approved?<\/strong><br>MLSs and Brokers from across the country asked NAR to consider policy that will reinforce the consumer benefits of cooperation. The MLS creates an efficient marketplace and reinforces the pro-competitive, pro-consumer benefits that REALTORS\u00ae have long sought to support. After months of discussion and consideration within NAR\u2019s MLS Technology and Emerging Issues Advisory Board, this proposal was brought forth for the industry to discuss and consider, then approved by NAR&#8217;s Board of Directors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who made the decision that this policy was needed?<\/strong><br>NAR\u2019s MLS Technology and Emerging Issues Advisory Board is made up of brokers and MLS executives from across the country. Two dozen volunteers review industry concerns from a wide range of business and regional viewpoints. Potential policy changes are discussed within the group to create a positive impact on the industry and to address broker needs within the marketplace. The policy was strongly supported by the NAR MLS Committee and the NAR Board of Directors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do ALL REALTOR\u00ae Association MLSs have to adopt the MLS Clear Cooperation Policy?<\/strong><br>Yes. By establishing a national policy, it is mandatory that all REALTOR\u00ae Association MLSs adopt the policy and have the same consistent standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can a seller or the listing broker \u201copt out\u201d of the policy\u2019s obligations?<\/strong><br>No. The new policy does not include an \u201copt out.\u201d Any listing that is \u201cpublicly marketed\u201d must be filed with the service and provided to other MLS Participants for cooperation within (1) one business day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Does Policy Statement 8.0 prohibit office exclusives?<\/strong><br>No. &#8220;Office exclusive&#8221; listings are an important option for sellers concerned about privacy and wide exposure of their property being for sale. In an office exclusive listing, direct promotion of the listing between the brokers and licensees affiliated with the listing brokerage, and one-to-one promotion between these licensees and their clients, is not considered public advertising.<br><br>Common examples include divorce situations and celebrity clients. It allows the broker to market a property among the brokers and licensees affiliated with their brokerage. If office exclusive listings are displayed or advertised to the general public, however, those listings must also be submitted to the MLS for cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Does Policy Statement 8.0 require listings to be submitted to the MLS if they are advertised to a select group of brokers outside the listing broker&#8217;s office?<\/strong><br>Yes. &#8220;Private listing networks&#8221; that include more brokers or licensees than those affiliated with the listing brokerage constitute public advertising or display pursuant to Policy Statement 8.0. Listings shared in multi-brokerage networks by participants must be submitted to the MLS for cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Does Policy Statement 8.0 apply to non-active listings?<\/strong><br>Yes. Policy Statement 8.0 applies to any listing that is or will be available for cooperation. Pursuant to Policy Statement 8.0, &#8220;coming soon&#8221; listings displayed or advertised to the public by a listing broker must be submitted to the MLS for cooperation with other participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Does Policy Statement 8.0 apply if there is no listing agreement on file?<\/strong><br>MLS compliance, including NAR\u00ae policy 8.0, is activated once a listing agreement is signed by all required parties. For scenarios in which no listing agreement is in place, RMLS&#x2122; recommends that you consult with your broker and\/or reach out to your state association for information if you suspect\/or have concerns about a FREC\/Code of Ethics violation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is the meaning of \u201cbusiness day?\u201d<\/strong><br>Business days exclude Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. For consistency among all REALTOR\u00ae Association MLSs, the approved timeframe is 1 business day.; \u201cholidays\u201d include all recognized federal and state holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is the new policy consistent with Article 3 of the NAR Code of Ethics?<\/strong><br>Yes. By joining the MLS, Participants agree to be bound by the MLS Rules and Regulations. Per the policy\u2019s rationale, the public marketing of a listing indicates that the MLS participant has concluded that cooperation with other MLS participants is in their client\u2019s best interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can I advertise a property on third party websites?<\/strong><br>The MLS exists to facilitate cooperation and compensation. If you choose to advertise a property without a listing agreement on third party websites your compensation and\/or broker participation is not guaranteed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can I market my excluded listing on Social Media?<\/strong><br>For properties that have an Authorization to Exclude from MLS and Public Marketing Addendum, and the like, filed with RMLS&#x2122;, all forms of social media marketing during the exclusion time period violate the 8.0 policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prior to this rule change if a property was excluded from the MLS and then the sellers had a change of heart and wished to publish the property in the MLS they had to wait 30-days after the expiration of the contract in order to list the property in the MLS. Does this apply?<\/strong><br>Once this new rule goes into affect, the 30-day waiting period will be removed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, RMLS&#x2122; is happy to guide you through a specific situation or answer questions you may have. Contact the <a href=\"mailto:rules@rmls.com\">RMLS&#x2122; Data Accuracy staff<\/a> at (503) 236-7657; we are happy to help answer your questions!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New rules coming 4\/30\/2020: Within one (1) business day of marketing a property to the public, the Seller\u2019s Agent must submit the listing to the MLS for cooperation with other MLS participants.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":7224,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"episode_type":"","audio_file":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","filesize_raw":"","spay_email":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false},"categories":[23],"tags":[298],"series":[],"episode_featured_image":"https:\/\/rmlscentral.com\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/GavelSM.jpg","episode_player_image":"https:\/\/rmlscentral.com\/v1\/wp-content\/plugins\/seriously-simple-podcasting\/assets\/images\/no-album-art.png","download_link":false,"player_link":false,"audio_player":false,"episode_data":{"playerMode":"dark","subscribeUrls":{"apple_podcasts":{"key":"apple_podcasts","url":"","label":"Apple Podcasts","icon":"apple-podcasts.png"},"google_play":{"key":"google_play","url":"https:\/\/play.google.com\/music\/m\/Iinki5xppiud4zt7r4evlggzzcy?t=Real_Talk_with_RMLS","label":"Google Play","icon":"google-play.png"},"google_podcasts":{"key":"google_podcasts","url":"","label":"Google Podcasts","icon":"google-podcasts.png"}},"rssFeedUrl":"https:\/\/rmlscentral.com\/v1\/feed\/podcast","embedCode":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rmlscentral.com\/v1\/2020\/03\/26\/clear-cooperation-mls-policy-8-0-rules-changes-coming-april-30th-your-questions-answered\/\">Clear Cooperation MLS Policy 8.0 Rules Changes Coming April 30th: Your Questions, Answered<\/a><\/blockquote>\n<script type='text\/javascript'>\n<!--\/\/--><![CDATA[\/\/><!--\n\t\t\/*! 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