Frequently Asked Questions
Real estate practitioners from all over the U.S. asked the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) to consider a policy that would reinforce the benefits of broker cooperation. After much discussion in several committees, including NAR’s MLS Technology and Emerging Issues Advisory Board (composed of brokers and MLS executives), the Clear Cooperation proposal was introduced for discussion and consideration. It was ultimately approved by NAR’s board of directors at the 2019 NAR Annual Meeting in San Francisco. Because Clear Cooperation is a national policy, adoption by Realtor Association MLSs is mandated to ensure consistent standards.
Yes. This is an Exempt Listing. The listing broker can withhold the listing from the MLS if the following stipulations are met:
- The seller(s), listing broker and listing agent must sign the Seller’s Waiver of Broker Cooperation and Public Advertising and the completed form must be attached to the listing filed with Realtracs within forty-eight (48) hours with a status of Incomplete.
- No public marketing (as defined below) outside of the listing agent’s brokerage is permitted.
- If public marketing takes place, the listing must be entered in the MLS with a status of Action or Coming Soon/Hold within one (1) business day of such marketing.
The easiest way to define public marketing is to share Realtracs Rule 1.15:
1.15 Public Marketing: Marketing a listing through flyers displayed in windows, yard signs, digital marketing on public facing websites, brokerage website displays (including IDX and VOW), general showings, broker and public open houses, digital marketing such as email campaigns and social media applications, and other similar marketing and advertising activities.
Violations can be reported to data@realtracs.com. The email should include the property address, the listing agent and office, and the reason it is believed there was a listing being withheld from MLS that was publicly advertised.
Frequently Asked Questions
Real estate practitioners from all over the U.S. asked the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) to consider a policy that would reinforce the benefits of broker cooperation. After much discussion in several committees, including NAR’s MLS Technology and Emerging Issues Advisory Board (composed of brokers and MLS executives), the Clear Cooperation proposal was introduced for discussion and consideration. It was ultimately approved by NAR’s board of directors at the 2019 NAR Annual Meeting in San Francisco. Because Clear Cooperation is a national policy, adoption by Realtor Association MLSs is mandated to ensure consistent standards.
Yes. This is an Exempt Listing. The listing broker can withhold the listing from the MLS if the following stipulations are met:
- The seller(s), listing broker and listing agent must sign the Seller’s Waiver of Broker Cooperation and Public Advertising and the completed form must be attached to the listing filed with Realtracs within forty-eight (48) hours with a status of Incomplete.
- No public marketing (as defined below) outside of the listing agent’s brokerage is permitted.
- If public marketing takes place, the listing must be entered in the MLS with a status of Action or Coming Soon/Hold within one (1) business day of such marketing.
The easiest way to define public marketing is to share Realtracs Rule 1.15:
1.15 Public Marketing: Marketing a listing through flyers displayed in windows, yard signs, digital marketing on public facing websites, brokerage website displays (including IDX and VOW), general showings, broker and public open houses, digital marketing such as email campaigns and social media applications, and other similar marketing and advertising activities.
Violations can be reported to data@realtracs.com. The email should include the property address, the listing agent and office, and the reason it is believed there was a listing being withheld from MLS that was publicly advertised.