In 2022, more than 2000 subscribers had a little extra time to focus on clients because they were able to edit their off-market listings. Allowing self-editing of off-market listings drove self-reported violations down 33% from the previous year. Along with being a time saver, immediate corrections made to data in the MLS system provides all users with the most accurate information.
Top 10 listing violations for 2022 (including self-reported)
| Rank | Violation | Type | Totals |
| 1 | Self-Reported | Non-Penalty | 6,500 |
| 2 | Public Remarks-Inappropriate Use of Field | Penalty | 2,608 |
| 3 | Assessor’s Number Incorrect | Non-Penalty | 1,128 |
| 4 | Address Incorrect | Non-Penalty | 841 |
| 5 | Sold Price Incorrect | Penalty | 624 |
| 6 | Contact Information on Media | Penalty | 622 |
| 7 | Special Listing Conditions | Non-Penalty | 441 |
| 8 | Dwelling Type | Non-Penalty | 303 |
| 9 | No Exterior Photo of Front of Dwelling | Penalty | 294 |
| 10 | Selling Agent Incorrect | Penalty | 258 |
How we’re addressing violations in 2023
Smart input field adjustments in 2022 made a big difference in Public Remarks violations. In 2023, ARMLS will continue to find ways to help subscribers prevent Public Remarks field violations via smart input fields and by reminding subscribers to use the Populate Tax Data button to reduce Address & Assessor Number errors on their listings.
Self-reported violations for 2022
| Rank | Self-Reported Top Errors | Total |
| 1 | Closed to Pending/UCB/CCBS Status | 2,186 |
| 2 | Selling Agent or Co-Selling Agent | 1,334 |
| 3 | Closing Info (NOT Sold Price) | 850 |
| 4 | Sold Price | 537 |
| 5 | Removal of Photos | 371 |
As a reminder, self-reported errors are issues where a subscriber has reached out to Data Integrity for a correction. Oftentimes, these corrections can be made without staff assistance.
In 2023, ARMLS will continue the fine donation program and your first non-lockbox key penalty violation fine of the year will still be waived. Looking to learn more? Take the online ARMLS Rules course.
