MFRMLS Rules & Regulations

MFRMLS -  Rules and Regulations by Article 

Article 1 Authority, Purpose and Objective

• Article 1.0 – Authority
• Article 1.1 – Purpose of the MFRMLS
• Article 1.2 – Definition of MLS Participant  

Article 2 Qualifications for Membership

• Article 2.1 – Eligibility for Realtor® Participant
• Article 2.2 – Definitions for MLS Participant and User
• Article 2.3 – Eligibility for Non-Realtor® Participant
• Article 2.4 – Access / Reciprocity
• Article 2.5 – Required Training
• Article 2.6 - Required Entering and Updating Listings Training
• Article 2.7 - Realtor® Emeritus

Article 3 Rules and Regulation of the MFRMLS

• Article 3.1 – Distribution of Data
• Article 3.2 – Listing Photos
• Article 3.3 – Non-Participant Listings
• Article 3.4 – All Listings Subject to Rules and Regulations
• Article 3.5 – Supporting Documentation
• Article 3.6 – Penalties for Inaccurate or Incomplete Data
• Article 3.7 – Database Accuracy and Integrity /Fineable Violations
  • Article 3.7-A – Tax ID
  • Article 3.7-B – Remarks
  • Article 3.7-C – Virtual Tours/Photo Sections
  • Article 3.7-D – Map
  • Article 3.7-E – Photos Required
  • Article 3.7-F – Prohibitions
  • Article 3.7-G – Calling/Access Codes
  • Article 3.7-H – Accurate and Complete Listing Data
  • Article 3.7-I – Driving Directions
  • Article 3.7-J – Retirement 55+ or 62+ Communities
  • Article 3.7-K – Status Change
  • Article 3.7-L – Late Listing
  • Article 3.7-M – Failure to Respond
  • Article 3.7-N – Type or Listing/Special Listing Type
  • Article 3.7-O – Solds/Non-Members
  • Article 3.7-P - Listing Abuse
  • Article 3.7-Q - Range Priced Listings
  • Article 3.7-R - Incorrect/Incomplete
  • Article 3.7-S - Failure to obtain seller’s signature
  • Article 3.7-T - Required Signatures
  • Article 3.7-U - Unauthorized Access
• Article 3.8 – Fees and Other Charges

 Article 4 Listing Procedures

• Article 4.1 – Property Types in the MLS
  • Article 4.1-1A - Sold Data/Entry Only
  • Article 4.1-1B - Commercial/Business Opportunity Listings
  • Article 4.1-1C - Short Sale Listings
• Article 4.2 – Listing Types
• Article 4.3 – Optional Classifications of Property
• Article 4.4 – Listing Types Not Accepted by the MFRMLS
• Article 4.5 – Regulation of Type of Listing
• Article 4.6 – Exclusions
• Article 4.7 – Agency Representation
• Article 4.8 – MLS Data Entry Form
• Article 4.9 – Listing Forms that Fail to Adequately Protect the Public and Other Participants
• Article 4.10 – Exempt Listings
• Article 4.11 – Remarks
• Article 4.12 – Change of Status of a Listing
• Article 4.13 – MLS Input
• Article 4.14 – Withdrawal of Listing Prior to Expiration
• Article 4.15 – Contingency Applicable to Listing
• Article 4.16 – Listing Multiple Properties
• Article 4.17 – Commission and Division of Commission
• Article 4.18 – Cooperative Compensation Specified on Each Listing
• Article 4.19 – Compensation
• Article 4.20 – Buyer Agent/Transaction Broker/Non-Representative Compensation
• Article 4.21 – Dual or Variable Rate Commission Arrangements
• Article 4.22 – Listing Price Specified
• Article 4.23 – Range Pricing
• Article 4.24 – Participant as Principal
• Article 4.25 – Participant as Purchaser
• Article 4.26 – Expiration, Extension, and Renewal of Listings
• Article 4.27 – Listings of Suspended Participants
• Article 4.28 – Listings of Expelled Participants
• Article 4.29 – Listings of Resigned Participants
• Article 4.30 – Participant as Primary Realtor® with MFRMLS
• Article 4.31 – Participant as Designated Realtor® with Another Association
• Article 4.32 – Listing Abuse

 Article 5 Selling Procedures

• Article 5.1 – Showing and Negotiations
• Article 5.2 – Presentation of Offers
• Article 5.3 – Right of Cooperating Participant in Presentation of Offer
• Article 5.4 – Right of Listing Participant in Presentation of Counter-Offers
• Article 5.5 – Advertising of Listing Filed with MFRMLS
• Article 5.6 – Reporting Cancellation of Pending and Contingent Pending Sales
• Article 5.7 – Lockboxes

 Article 6 Refusal to Sell

 Article 7 Prohibitions

• Article 7.1 – Information for Participants Only
• Article 7.2 – “For Sale” Signs
• Article 7.3 – “Sold/Sale Pending” Signs
• Article 7.4 – Solicitation of Listing Filed with MFRMLS
• Article 7.5 – On-Line Recruiting
• Article 7.6 – Listing Not Available for Showing
• Article 7.7 – Duplicate Listings
• Article 7.8 - Photos Required

 Article 8 Enforcement of Rules or Disputes

• Article 8.1 – Consideration of Alleged Violations
• Article 8.2 – Violation of Rules and Regulations
• Article 8.3 – The Use of Fines as Part of Rules Enforcement
• Article 8.4 – Complaints of Professional Misconduct

 Article 9 Confidentiality of MFRMLS Information

• Article 9.1 – Exclusive Use of MLS Information
• Article 9.2 – MFRMLS Not Responsible for Accuracy of Information

 Article 10 Ownership of the MFRMLS Compilations and Copyrights

• Article 10.1 – Rights Granted
• Article 10.2 – Compilation Ownership
• Article 10.3 – Statistics/Sold Data

 Article 11 Use of MFRMLS Information

• Article 11.1 – Limitations on Use of MFRMLS Information
• Article 11.2 - Access of the MFRMLS Data Base
• Article 11.3 – Purpose and Use of the MFRMLS Data Base
• Article 11.4 - Passwords

 Article 12 Changes in Rules and Regulations

 Article 13 Reproduction Use of Copyrighted MFRMLS Compilations

• Article 13.1 – Distribution
• Article 13.2 – Display
• Article 13.3 – Reproduction
• Article 13.4 – Lockbox Authorization

 Article 14 Arbitration of Disputes

 Article 15 Standards of Conduct for MFRMLS

• Article 15.1 – Client Relationships
• Article 15.2 – Signs
• Article 15.3 – Cooperation and Compensation Offers
• Article 15.4 – Solicitation of Exclusive Listings
• Article 15.5 – Solicitation of Exclusive Buyer/Tenant Agreements
• Article 15.6 – Unauthorized Use of Listing Information
• Article 15.7 – Listing Agreements
• Article 15.8 – Future Business
• Article 15.9 – Commission
• Article 15.10 – Exclusive Relationships
• Article 15.11 – Compensation for Cooperating MLS Participants
• Article 15.12 – Business Solicitation
• Article 15.13 – Representation Agreements
• Article 15.14 – Relationship Disclosure (For Buyer/Tenant)
• Article 15.15 – Relationship Disclosure (Unlisted Property)
• Article 15.16 – Relationship Disclosure (For Seller/Landlord)
• Article 15.17 – Contacting Other Brokers’ Clients
• Article 15.18 – Modification of Offers of Compensation
• Article 15.19 – Dealings With Exclusively Listing Property or Exclusive Agreements
• Article 15.20 – MLS Participants and Users Leaving a Firm
• Article 15.21 – Aggressive & Innovative Business Practices/Disagreements
• Article 15.22 – False and Misleading Statements

 Article 16 MFRMLS’ IDX Rules and Regulations

• Article 16.1 – Format for Use and Display of Listings
• Article 16.2 – Accessing IDX Data
• Article 16.3 – IDX Participation
• Article 16.4 – Opt Out of the IDX Program
• Article 16.5 – Identify Source of Data
• Article 16.6 – FTP Download Format Updates
• Article 16.7 – Identify Listing Firm
• Article 16.8 – Licensees’ Right to Use or Access MFRMLS Database
• Article 16.9 – Display Disclaimers
• Article 16.10 – Limit for Single Search Inquiry
• Article 16.11 – Protecting the IDX Database from “Scraping”
• Article 16.12 – Internet Site Violations
• Article 16.13 – Co-Mingling the IDX Database with Non-MLS Listings
• Article 16.14 – Property Addresses Optional
• Article 16.15 – Prohibition of Preferential Display
• Article 16.16 – Exclusion of Listing That Are Not Exclusive Right to Sell
• Article 16.17 – Qualification for IDX Participation
• Article 16.18 – Third Party Contractors
• Article 16.19 - Reporting and Monitoring IDX Sites
• Article 16.20 - Protecting IDX Information
• Article 16.21 - Listings or Property Addresses
• Article 16.22 - Selection of Listings
• Article 16.23 - Refreshing MLS Data
• Article 16.24 - Sharing the IDX Database
• Article 16.25 - Identify Brokerage Firm

Article 17 MFRMLS’ VOW Rules and Regulations