realMLS Listing Options

At realMLS, we understand that every seller has unique goals when it comes to marketing their property. That’s why we offer multiple listing options designed to support different marketing strategies while maintaining compliance with MLS policies and ensuring accurate marketplace data.

Whether a seller wants maximum exposure from day one or prefers a more limited marketing approach, realMLS provides listing options that allow brokers and agents to align marketing decisions with their clients’ needs.

An Active Listing is available for showings and is fully marketed through the MLS. Active listings are distributed according to the broker’s selected distribution settings and are available to participating realMLS customers and approved public-facing channels.

The Coming Soon Listing Option allows brokers and agents to begin marketing a property before showings are available.

Coming Soon listings provide an opportunity to generate awareness and interest while preparing the property for the market. During the Coming Soon period:

  • Showings are not permitted.
  • Listings are visible within Flexmls.
  • Listings may be distributed to public-facing websites, IDX displays, and syndication partners based on selected distribution settings.
  • Listings may be included in Flexmls Email Subscriptions.
  • Price changes are permitted.
  • A “Coming Soon – No Showings” notice is automatically included in Public Remarks.

Agents should review distribution settings during listing entry to ensure the seller’s marketing preferences are accurately reflected.

The Office Exclusive Listing Option is designed for sellers who prefer a more private marketing approach.

Office Exclusive listings are submitted to realMLS and comply with the National Association of REALTORS® Clear Cooperation Policy while allowing the seller to limit exposure through the MLS.

Office Exclusive listings:

  • Are viewable only by the listing brokerage and authorized realMLS staff.
  • Are not distributed through IDX websites.
  • Are not included in syndication feeds.
  • Are not included in Flexmls Email Subscriptions.
  • Allow the listing brokerage to market the property according to the seller’s instructions and applicable policies.

This option provides an alternative for sellers seeking privacy while maintaining compliance with MLS requirements.

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Explore Additional Listing Statuses & Options

Active, Coming Soon, and Office Exclusive are just a few of the listing options available within realMLS. For a complete overview of all listing statuses, definitions, and rules, visit our Listing Status Guide.

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FAQ

When adding the listing in Flexmls, navigate to the “Broker Distribution” tab and modify the selections next to each distribution option (e.g. IDX, VOW, ListHub, Realtor.com).  If full distribution is intended, no changes are required.

Yes. Coming Soon Listings can be included in all of the various ways listings are shared with clients/customers including Saved Searches, Subscriptions, emails, etc.

Yes.  Price changes are allowed in Coming Soon and the Price Change history will display much like it does in Active Status.

This is an auto-generated disclosure which will appear on all Coming Soon listings until they enter another status.  Once the listing moves into another status, this language will automatically be removed.  No action needed.

No.  Only when the Seller selects “Option 2 – Seller’s Waiver of MLS Benefits” must the Seller Controlled Marketing Disclosure be emailed to ListingWaiver@realMLS.com

No. Days on Market (DOM) and Cummulative Days on Market (CDOM) do not accumulate while in the Coming Soon Status.

30 Days total.  No extensions.

No, the listing must be Active prior to showing and/or presenting an offer.

 
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