Expand Your Knowledge with Our News and Articles Stay ahead in the dynamic, shifting world of real estate with our articles and insights. Discover the latest in Subscriber Benefits, Rules & Regulations, NorthstarMLS News and Industry News. Five Steps for Adding Listings to Your New WebsiteI want a new website that shows listings. How do I do that? It’s a question that the NorthstarMLS gets frequently and a process for which our Rules & Regulations team frequently offers guidance. If a new website with listings is on your to-do list, we’ll get you started in five easy steps. Step 1....read more Six Considerations When Calculating Finished Square FootageQuestions about calculating finished square footage are a very popular reason subscribers reach out to the NorthstarMLS Rules & Regulations team. So we’ve updated this blog originally posted in July 2023 to keep it in front of you. It’s a handy compilation of common questions and discrepancies the NorthstarMLS Rules and Regulations encounter to keep...read more Ask David: How do I schedule showings for listings outside of NorthstarMLS?NorthstarMLS subscribers may have the capability to schedule showings on listings that are not in the NorthstarMLS database using the ShowingTime system. This means that agents seeking to show properties that are listed with other MLSs may be able to utilize ShowingTime for scheduling rather than having to contact the listing agents or listing brokerages...read more Four Reasons to Love Clean and Accurate DataIt’s February and love is in the air! I realize that “love” and “Rules & Regulations” are not common parings, but in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, it turns out clean and accurate data are loved by a lot of people for a variety of reasons. So, to borrow from Browning: “How much do (we)...read more Stay Violation-free in 2024 with this Look Back at 2023 Rules Enforcement DataOne of the key goals for NorthstarMLS is to ensure the data the MLS receives is clean and accurate. This not only helps sellers get the best possible offers for their property but also helps agents and appraisers be most knowledgeable about properties when assisting buyers and sellers. Agents use this data to create CMAs...read more Stay off the Naughty List with these Smart Holiday Listing and Showing PracticesThe holidays are times of hectic bustle as your buyers and sellers celebrate the season. The customary travel, family gatherings and gift giving all can have an impact on your listings and showings. Here’s how to keep your listings compliant and prepare for successful showings during this busy time. Keep an eye on the statuses...read more Stay MLS Compliant when Offering Seller Incentives to BuyersThe approaching holidays and current higher interest rates may mean your sellers want to offer incentives to attract buyers. These Seller Incentives to Buyers offers can be included in NorthstarMLS listing remarks, but there are some compliance guidelines you must follow. What are Seller Incentives to Buyers? These are a type of incentive initiated by...read more Q3 Rules Enforcement Performance DataIt’s the end of October and the year is quickly coming to an end. Here’s what NorthstarMLS Rules Enforcement Performance Data look like for Q3. They are great reminders of how to have violation-free listings that help the market perform with top efficiency! Check Your License Status Before we dive into the Rules data, remember...read more Have Listings with Land, Multiple Dwellings or Commercial Components? Here’s Some Listing Rules for You!NorthstarMLS subscribers sell a lot of unique properties. From a “To-Be-Built” in Woodbury to farmland in Marshall County, there are six specific instances that impact the property type you select for your listing and the number of listings you may have for the property. Let’s take a look! Property Type Exceptions As a rule of...read more