Last Revised October 2023
Contents
Article 1: ORGANIZATION AND PURPOSE
- Section 1.1 Name
- Section 1.2 Service Area
- Section 1.3 Purpose
- Section 1.4 Meetings
- Section 1.5 Posting of Rules & Regulations
Article 2: DEFINITIONS
Article 3: PARTICIPATION
- Section 3.1 Participant
- Section 3.2 Subscriber
- Section 3.3 Administrative User
- Section 3.4 Assessor User
- Section 3.5 Required Training
- Section 3.6 CVR MLS Forms
Article 4: GENERAL RULES
- Section 4.1 REALTOR® Code of Ethics
- Section 4.2 Commission Rates
- Section 4.3 Trademark Use
- Section 4.4 Verification of Listing Data
- Section 4.5 Confidentiality
- Section 4.6 Password Use
- Section 4.7 Accuracy of Listing Data and Listing Compliance
- Section 4.8 Representations and Warranties
- Section 4.9 Use of the MLS Database
- Section 4.9.1 Distribution
- Section 4.9.2 Display
- Section 4.9.3 Reproduction
- Section 4.9.4 Use of Data in Advertising
- Section 4.10 Limitation of Liability
- Section 4.11 Fair Housing
- Section 4.12 Services Advertised as Free
- Section 4.13 Use of MLS Information
Article 5: LISTING PROCEDURES
- Section 5.1 Listings Subject to CVR MLS Rules and Regulations
- Section 5.5.1 Disclosure of Potential Short Sales
- Section 5.1.2 Coming Soon Status – Terms and conditions of use
- Section 5.2 MLS Property Types
- Section 5.2.1 Voluntary Listing Submission
- Section 5.3 Listing Types
- Section 5.4 Seller Authorization and Forms
- Section 5.4.1 Legally Required Seller Disclosure Forms
- Section 5.5 Entry of Listing Content
- Section 5.6 Incomplete/Inaccurate Listing Content
- Section 5.6.1 Identification of Seller
- Section 5.6.3 Property Address
- Section 5.6.2 Identification of Square Footage Source (Resale)
- Section 5.7 General Remarks Field
- Section 5.7.1 Open House Information
- Section 5.8.1 Photo Entry Date
- Section 5.8 Photographs and Virtual Tours
- Section 5.7.2 Adjacent Lots
- Section 5.8.2 Virtual Staging
- Section 5.9 Office Exclusive or Delayed Entry Listings
- Section 5.9.1 Clear Cooperation Policy
- Section 5.10 Delayed Showing
- Section 5.11 Designation of Listing Type
- Section 5.12 Named Prospects Exempted
- Section 5.13 Compensation
- Section 5.13.1 Structured Compensation Terms
- Section 5.14 Listing Price Specified
- Section 5.15 Listing Termination Date
- Section 5.16 Possession Date
- Section 5.17 Participant or Subscriber as Principal
- Section 5.18 Participant or Subscriber as Purchaser
- Section 5.19 Personal Property
- Section 5.20 Contingent Conditions or Special Terms
- Section 5.21 Reporting Contingency Resolution
- Section 5.22 Multiple Unit Properties
- Section 5.23 Listing Changes
- Section 5.24 Listing Withdrawal Prior to Expiration
- Section 5.25 Listing Release Prior to Expiration
- Section 5.26 (Repealed 6/2019)
- Section 5.27 Expiration, Extension and Renewal of Listings
- Section 5.28 Solicitation of Listings
- Section 5.29 Listing Duplication
- Section 5.30 Pre-construction/To Be Built Homes
- Section 5.31 Auction Properties
- Section 5.32 Co-Exclusive Listings
- Section 5.33 Re-Use of Listing Photos and Content
- Section 5.34 Septic Systems and Bedroom Count
- Section 5.35 HUD/Foreclosure Listings
- Section 5.36 Compliance Audits
- Section 5.37 SOLD NON-MLS LISTING
Article 6: COOPERATIVE COMPENSATION
- Section 6.1 Cooperating Participant Compensation
- Section 6.2 Deleted 5/13
- Section 6.3 Forms of Compensation
- Section 6.4 Modified Compensation
- Section 6.5 Dual or Variable Compensation Arrangements
- Section 6.6 Reference to Additional Properties
Article 7: SHOWING AND SELLING PROCEDURES
- Section 7.1 Showings and Negotiations
- Section 7.2 Presentation of Offers
- Section 7.3 Submission of Subsequent Offers
- Section 7.4 Counter Offers
- Section 7.5 Rights of Cooperating Participant
- Section 7.6 Right of Listing Participant in Presentation of Counter-Offer
- Section 7.7 Advertising – Moved to 4.9.4
- Section 7.8 Sold/Contract Pending Signs
- Section 7.9 Distribution of Tax Record Information
- Section 7.10 Reporting Pending Sales
- Section 7.11 Repealed 8/11
- Section 7.12 First Right of Refusal
- Section 7.13 Reporting Cancellation of Pending Status
- Section 7.14 Reporting Sales to the Service
- Section 7.15 Reporting Refusal to Seller
Article 8: SERVICE SUBSCRIPTIONS, FEES AND CHARGES
- Section 8.1 Firm Application Fee
- Section 8.2 Quarterly Fee
- Section 8.3 Re-Application Fee
- Section 8.4 Additional Fees
- Section 8.7 Unpaid Fines
- Section 8.5 Fee Increases
- Section 8.6 Voluntary Service Termination
- Section 8.8 Listings of Terminated Subscribers
- Section 8.9 Listings of Terminated Participants
- Section 8.10 Listings of Suspended Participants
- Section 8.11 Listings of Suspended Subscribers
- Section 8.12 Listings of Expelled Participants
Article 9: COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES
- Section 9.1 Deleted 5/14
- Section 9.2 Violation Reporting
- Section 9.3 Authority to Impose Sanctions
- Section 9.4 Notice of Violation
- Section 9.5 Multiple Violations
- Section 9.6 Notice of Fine
- Section 9.6.1 MLS Fine Waiver
- Section 9.7 Violation Review Hearings
- Section 9.8 Appeals
- Section 9.9 Lockbox Key Violations
- Section 9.10 Breach or Threatened Breach
- Section 9.11 Listings of Suspended Participants
- Section 9.12 Listings of Suspended Subscribers
- Section 9.13 Listings of Expelled Participants
Article 10: VIRTUAL OFFICE WEBSITE “VOW” POLICIES
- Section 10.1 VOW Defined
- Section 10.2 MLS Listing Display
- Section 10.3 Retrieval of Data
- Section 10.4 Contact Information Requirement
- Section 10.5 MLS Listing Information Security
- Section 10.6 Internet and Address Display
- Section 10.7 Comments and AVM’s
- Section 10.8 Responsibility to Maintain Accurate Information
- Section 10.9 Requirement to Refresh MLS Listing Information
- Section 10.10 Limitation of Use
- Section 10.11 Privacy Policy
- Section 10.12 Criteria for Excluding Listings
- Section 10.13 MLS Notification Requirement
- Section 10.14 Participant Accountability
- Section 10.15 Restricted Information
- Section 10.16 Manipulation of MLS Listing information
- Section 10.17 Disclaimer Requirement
- Section 10.18 Co-Branding of MLS Information
- Section 10.19 Information from Other Sources
- Section 10.20 License Agreement Required
ARTICLE 11: Internet Data Exchange (IDX) Policy
- Section 11.1 Authorization
- Section 11.2 Participation
- Section 11.2.1 IDX Site Accessibility
- Section 11.2.2 Use of IDX Listings
- Section 11.2.3 Internet and Address Display
- Section 11.2.4 IDX Criteria for Excluding Listings
- Section 11.2.5 Requirement to Refresh IDX Listing Information
- Section 11.2.6 Unauthorized Distribution
- Section 11.2.7 Disclosure of Brokerage Firm
- Section 11.2.8 Comments and Automated Valuation Models (AVM)
- Section 11.2.9 Contact Information Requirement
- Section 11.2.10 (Repealed 1/2023)
- Section 11.3 Display
- Section 11.3.1 IDX Restricted Content
- Section 11.3.2 Manipulation of Listing Content
- Section 11.3.3 IDX Listing Firm Identification
- Section 11.3.4 Subscriber IDX Display
- Section 11.3.5 IDX Required Disclaimers
- Section 11.3.6 Restriction of Use
- Section 11.3.7 Restricted Listings
ARTICLE 12: SENTRILOCK® LOCKBOX SERVICES AUTHORIZED USER RULES
- Section 12.1 Definitions
- Section 12.2 SentriLock Lockbox Services
- Section 12.2.1 Lockbox Ownership
- Section 12.2.2 Authorization to Use
- Section 12.2.3 Use Restrictions
- Section 12.2.4 Refusal to Issue Lockbox Services and Other Actions
- Section 12.2.5 Security of Lockbox Key and Property Key
- Section 12.2.6 Lockbox Access to Non-CVR MLS Agents
- Section 12.2.7 Violations Related to Ethics Complaints and Arbitration Requests
- Section 12.2.8 Fines and Penalties
- Section 12.2.9 Designated REALTOR® and Authorized User Responsibilities
- Section 12.2.10 Action to Enforce
- Section 12.2.11 Authorization Requirement
- Section 12.2.12 Costs and Fees
- Section 12.2.13 Resale, Return and Transfer of Lockboxes
- Section 12.2.14 Proper Use of Lockbox System
ARTICLE 13: Multiple Listing Service Availability
ARTICLE 14: Copies and Derivative Works
ARTICLE 15: Indemnification
ARTICLE 16: Copyright and Other Intellectual Property Rights
Article 17: PROPRIETARY AND OTHER NOTICES
- Section 17.1 Notices
- Section 17.2 Governing Law
- Section 17.3 Costs of Litigation
- Section 17.4 Severability
- Section 17.5 No Waiver
- Section 17.6 No Third Party Beneficiaries