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Top Violations & How to Avoid Them!


MRMLS Members would never intentionally commit a violation against the MRMLS Rules and Regulations, but we know it happens. Below are the most common violations and how to avoid them:

Property Description Violations: The only text that can be entered into the Property Description field is the physical description of the property and/or sale terms like Foreclosure, Short Sale and Bank Owned.

Do not enter the following in the Property Description field:

  • Contact Information
  • Open House Information
  • The word "Vacant"
  • Commission Violations: You cannot enter an offer of compensation that is based on the net sales price.

    Do not enter anything that can be seen as a Conditional Offer of Compensation in either the Property Description or Agent Remarks fields. Common mistakes include phrases similar to the following:

  • "APPROVAL, OF AN OFFER SUBJECT TO BANK'S APPROVAL. COMMISSION TO BE VARIABLE AND TO BE SPLIT EQUALLY ON 6% OR LESS."
  • "Commission & sale price subject to bank approval. Commission to be split 50/50 between selling office and listing office."
  • "All Terms, including brokers commission, subject to lender's approval."

    Note: Language similar to the above can be used for Short Sales only. Contact your Association/Board for exact wording.

    No Photo Violations: A photo of the exterior of the structure must be included in the listing.

    Do not wait! Add a photo of the exterior of the structure when you enter the listing or very soon thereafter. The listing must have a photo within
    ten days.

    Incorrect Information Violations: To the best of your knowledge all information in the listing must be correct and true. Common mistakes include incorrect APN# or Area#.

  • Crosscheck the APN (Assessor's Parcel Number) with Realist Tax to make sure you have the correct APN for the property.
  • Make sure you list the property in the correct marketing area. Do not enter a nearby area that is more desirable just to get more exposure.
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    Date Posted: 5/16/2008
    Number of Views: 294

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