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The RMLS Rules and Regulations Committee has requested that periodic reports are given to subscribers about the number and types of formal rules violations, along with information about informal violations and courtesy notifications by type. Read “If an RMLS Rule is Broken, What Happens?<\/a>” for a deeper explanation.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever spotted something wrong in a property listing on RMLSweb<\/em>? The Data Accuracy team is responsible for sorting things out whenever an RMLS subscriber contacts us \u2014 whether that is via the \u201cReport Issue\u201d button on a listing, through email, or directly by phone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We track 34 specific issues in Listing Data Checker (LDC), the software that helps us spot and correct issues proactively. Eight of these are courtesy notifications, but the other 26 are informal violations of the RMLS Rules and Regulations<\/a>. In addition to our focus on education, we also process formal violations throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As the weather warms up and more houses begin to be put on the market it is important to keep in mind the rules regarding lockbox access and showings. Violating the lockbox and showing rules can have serious consequences which may include fines or even suspension from RMLS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rule 7.1 reads as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The appointment for showing of listed property shall be arranged as indicated in the RMLS Listing Data Input Form.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

a. A Cooperating Broker or Appraiser may use the lockbox access device to enter a listing whose status is Active, Bumpable or Short Sale Pending, only in accordance with the instructions on the RMLS Listing Data Input Form or in accordance with the express instructions of the Listing Broker or Owner.
b. A Cooperating Broker or Appraiser may use the lockbox access device to enter a listing whose status is other than Active, Bumpable or Short Sale Pending, only with the express permission of the Listing Broker or Owner.
c. A Listing Broker, Cooperating Broker or Appraiser may not use the lockbox access device to enter a listing whose status is Coming Soon-No Showing.
d. A property in Coming Soon-No Showing status cannot be shown.
e. If the Listing Broker\u2019s representative is to accompany a Cooperating Broker on the showing of a listing, that requirement must be included in the RMLS Listing Data Input Form and the Listing Broker must have a representative available to accompany the showing at the convenience of the Owner and customer.
f. No Participant or Subscriber may require from a Cooperating Broker a prospective Purchaser\u2019s address or telephone number.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some tips to keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n