MLS Rules & Regulations Update

Please be advised that MLS Rules & Regulations have been recently updated regarding the “Commencement Date” and “Submission Date” of listings. A newly revised listing agreement will be live on Transaction Desk on April 30, 2026.

Key points of the revised rule (Section 4.0 – Listing Procedures):

• The Commencement Date is the date stated in the listing agreement on which the exclusive right to sell or exclusive agency relationship between the listing broker and the seller begins.
  
• The Submission Date is the date identified in the listing agreement by which the listing must be delivered to the MLS, subject to the maximum timeline allowed under the Rules.
  
• Listings must be delivered to the MLS no later than 11:59 p.m. PT on the Submission Date stated in the listing agreement, or within one (1) business day of marketing the property to the public, whichever is less.

The Listing Agreement Must:

• Contain all required signatures of Seller(s), Broker, and Agent.
  
• Clearly state both the Commencement Date and, if different, the Submission Date.
  
• The Submission Date must be no later than ten (10) calendar days after the Commencement Date.
  
• If the listing agreement does not specify a Submission Date, then the Submission Date is the same as the Commencement Date, and the listing must be submitted to the MLS by 11:59 p.m. PT on that date, unless earlier submission is required under Section 4.1 (Clear Cooperation) due to public marketing.
  
• The Submission Date may be set later than the Commencement Date only for legitimate preparation activities, such as: Staging, Repairs, Cleaning, Photography, Measurements, and other bona fide listing-related preparations.
  
• The Submission Date may not be used to delay MLS submission or circumvent MLS rules.
  
• No public marketing is permitted between the Commencement Date and the Submission Date.
  
• Violations of this rule may result in an automatic fine (excluding violations governed by Section 4.1 Clear Cooperation).

If you have any questions regarding this change, please contact the MLS Department for clarification.

Sincerely,

Your 2026 LVR MLS Board of Directors