We talk a lot about what to put in Flexmls. But what’s just as important are all of the things that cannot go in the MLS. That’s what all the rules and regulations are about. In order to provide the best data to all, it’s important to know and understand what can and cannot be shared in the mls.
10 Things That Cannot Go In The MLS
- Web addresses or phone numbers in the public remarks
- Advertising of a third party vendor
- Anything that could cause harm to the property or people living in the property i.e. alarm codes in the incorrect area
- An RV for sale
- Conditional commission comments
- Requiring the use of a specific title company
- Real estate signs that you can read any contact information on
- Incentives that deter someone from using their current agent because of said incentive
- Social Security numbers
- Public documents containing contact information
For more information on what can and cannot go in the MLS, see the Rules and Regulations.
Anonymous
Hi Chelsea, Where in the rules can I find #6?
Chelsea O
Hello! This is a great question. Requiring the use of a specific title company falls under Rule 11.5 which is our inappropriate language policy. You can find this policy to read in full on our website ARMLS.com under the rules section. Selecting inappropriate language policy will bring up the full document. It is section 2d. Please feel free to reach out with any addition questions or call our Support team at 480-921-7777.
Anonymous
Hi Chelsea,
Regarding requiring the use of a specific title company denoted in a listing – although not specifically “requiring” the use of certain title company, I am seeing more and more heavy handed “suggestions” to do so and considerable push back when the buyer wishes to use a different title company. This is getting sooo old and does not reflect well on us as professional business people. I respectfuuly suggest that this be addressed and eliminated by ARMLS.
Chelsea O
Thank you so much for the feedback. Suggesting is OK when it comes to the use of title company verbiage, however if you see something that you feel is incorrect in any listing please use the Report an Error button within Flexmls to let us know. We will then be able to look into the specific situation. If it is happening verbally or within the contract during the transaction between the buying and selling parties you would want to speak with your broker on handling those matters. If you have further questions please feel free to give us a call at 480-921-7777.
Anonymous
With regard to the language about title companies, I have seen many listings that state “Escrow has been opened at XYZ Title Company” That seems to infer that it is required to use that company. Is that allowed?
Chelsea O
Great Question! The verbiage used in this way is OK! Feel free to reference the Inappropriate Language Policy(2d) for better options, but as this is written it is not requiring the buyer to use a specific title company it is just making a statement that title has been opened. The buyer still has the power to use whoever they want as their title company.