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The NorthstarMLS Broker Reciprocity Rule (MLS Rule 12) has been updated to remove a rule that prohibited co-mingling MLS listing with non-MLS listings on public websites.  As a result, Section 12.3(k) of NorthstarMLS rules, which read:  No portion of the Broker Reciprocity Database shall be co-mingled with any non-MLS listings on the BR’s Internet web…

NorthstarMLS offers several Accessibility options in the MLS. Accessible for Hearing – Impairment Door Lever Handles Doors 36” + Elevator Fully Wheelchair Grab Bars in Bathroom Hallways 42” + Lowered Switches/Controls No Stairs External No Stirs Internal Other Partially Wheelchair Raised Outlets Reduced Height Cabinets Reduced Height Counters Roll Under Accessibility Roll-In Shower Sight Impaired…

Incentives being offered from the sellers to the buyers and pertain to the property, either through rate buydowns, closing costs or other allowances, may be offered and entered in the agent or public remarks. NorthstarMLS’ only requirement is that, if it is specific to a lender or other third party, their name or company is…

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Under usual circumstances, RMLS does not delete MLS listings. Maintaining all listing history provides consistent representation of market events and deters abuses of DOM and listing history. Even data entry mistakes are representations of what happened with the MLS listing. RMLS will not delete a listing to erase history of a data entry mistake. With…

The Sellers Disclosure Alternatives is a form to waive the legal disclosure requirement. This may be a legal requirement as a REALTOR®, however NorthstarMLS does not require any supplements to be uploaded to the MLS.  Documents required by law, license and the Department of Commerce should be completed as necessary, but we do not require…

NorthstarMLS Broker Reciprocity (IDX) Sold Content Delivery and Display   Delivery of Sold Content In addition to the active data elements (the “active content”) of RMLS’s database that are currently provided to broker-members through RMLS’s Broker Reciprocity (“BR”), RMLS will provide to BR recipients certain sold data elements (the “sold content”).  The sold content will…

Which MLS Status is in the best interest of my client? Coming Soon Withheld Temporarily Not Available for Showing (TNAS) Active Marketing of property allowed ✔ ✔ Showings and Open Houses allowed ✔* ✔ Showing property while in this status subject to $1,000 fine ✔ ✔ Listing available in Matrix for all functions (search, CMA,…

Owner is Agent must be disclosed under Listing Conditions field if the Owner of the property is the listing agent. Section 3.19 PARTICIPANT AS PRINCIPAL: If a Participant or any licensee (including licensed or certified appraisers) affiliated with a Participant has any ownership interest in a property, the listing of which is to be disseminated…

All living facilities on one level: The kitchen, living room, laundry room, a bathroom and at least one bedroom must be on the same floor.