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MLS RULE 12.5.1

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MLS RULE 12.5.1  |  PUBLIC REMARKS

Restrictions & Requirements | Information in the “Public Remarks” section should only refer to the marketing, description and condition of the property. No other information may be included.

no contact information

No contact information is permitted in the “Public Remarks” section, including names, phone or fax numbers, email addresses or website addresses (including virtual tours and transaction tracking URLs).

no showing instructions

No showing instructions are permitted in the “Public Remarks” section, including references to lockbox, alarm, gate or other security codes, or the vacancy of the property. However, a statement that the property will be delivered vacant is not a violation, nor are open house dates and times.

no compensation information

No information directed toward real estate agents or brokers is permitted in the “Public Remarks” section, including compensation or bonuses offered to cooperating brokers may be shown in public remarks.

12.5.1 Public Remarks Restrictions and Requirements a. Information in the public remarks shall only relate to the marketing, description and condition of the property. b. No contact information is permitted, including names, phone or fax numbers, email addresses or website addresses (including virtual tours and transaction tracking URLs). c. No showing instructions are permitted, including references to lockbox, alarm, gate or other security codes, or the vacancy of the property. However, a statement that the property shall be delivered vacant is not a violation. d. No information directed toward real estate agents or brokers, including compensation or bonuses offered to cooperating brokers may be shown in public remarks. e. No other information may be provided that goes beyond a description of the property. For violation of this section, see Appendix B, Citable Infractions.

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MLS RULE 11.5(b)

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MLS RULE 11.5(b)  |  PHOTOS ON THE MLS

Each listing must include at least 1 front exterior photo or graphic image. It’s best to prepare all photos in advance and post them as soon as you input a new listing into MLS.

avoid compliance issues

Prepare your property photos in advance so they are ready to post when you input a new listing in the MLS.

marketing best practices

First impressions count. Give your listings the impact they deserve by posting photos immediately. This will help your fellow agents best market the property for a timely sale.

honor seller's wishes

The only time you do not need to post photos is (1) with the express written consent of property owners, and/or (2) with Business Opportunity and Lots and Land listings.

11.5 Photographs on the MLS.  a. By submitting photographs to the MLS, the participant and/or subscriber represents and warrants that he or she either owns the right to reproduce and display such photographs or has procured such rights from the appropriate party, and has the authority to grant and hereby grants the MLS and the other Participants and Subscribers the right to reproduce and display the photographs in accordance with these rules and regulations. Use of photographs by a subsequent listing agent requires prior written
authorization from the originating listing agent or other appropriate party with the legal right to reproduce and display such photographs. Except by the MLS for purposes of protecting its rights under Section 11.6, branding of photographs, virtual tours or any other photographic representation with any information or additional images, is prohibited. However, branded Media Links will be permitted in the Branded Media Link field for the sole purpose of transmittal to 3rd party vendors only. Upon notification to the Participant and/or Subscriber, MLS has the right to remove any photo found not to be in compliance with the MLS Rules. b. At least one (1) photo or graphic image of the front exterior of the property accurately displaying the listed property (except where sellers expressly direct in writing that photographs of their property not appear in MLS compilations) is required to be posted on the MLS upon submission of the listing in all categories other than business opportunity and Lots and Land. For violation of this section, see Appendix B, Citable Infractions.

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CONTACT:

CCAR MLS Compliance Dept.
[email protected]

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MLS RULES & REGS CHANGES

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CCAR MLS Rules & Regulations Changes

The following changes to the CCAR MLS Rules & Regulations are effective February 12, 2019. Changes have been authorized by the MLS Management Group (MMG) the joint CCAR and Bay East MLS committee.  For more information contact [email protected].

9.4 Presentation of Offers

The listing broker must make arrangements to present an offer as soon as possible or give the buyer a satisfactory reason for not doing so. If a seller/landlord has directed that offers are not to be presented for any length of time, seller’s direction authorizing such arrangement shall be in writing and listing broker shall provide clear and accurate notice of the date/time of presentation of offers as set forth in the written instructions to Participants and Subscribers in the confidential remarks of the MLS not withstanding seller’s right to accept offers at any time. In the event a listing broker will not be participating in the presentation of offers, the listing broker shall clearly indicate this fact in the listing information published by this service.

10.2 Reporting Sales...

The MLS Rules & Regulations section 10.2 – Reporting Sales ensures that the MLS database is accurate and improves public perception. CCAR MLS Participants and Subscribers are required to update listings to “PENDING” or “SOLD” within one (1) day, regardless of weekends.

The enforcement of the MLS Rules & Regulations helps minimize the number of times a member of the public will find an active listing on the internet that is already pending or sold.

12.5.2 Confidential Remarks

a. “For Comp Purposes Only” must appear in the first line of confidential remarks when a listing is entered for that purpose.

b. References to codes, burglar alarm, security system, gate codes, or combination lockbox codes may only be placed in the confidential remarks with seller’s written permission.

c. Caution: Title or escrow information may be entered in confidential remarks. However, participants and Subscribers should note that any verbiage which implies a requirement to use a specific title company or escrow service may be a violation of RESPA. You are advised to seek legal counsel for specific advice when using such verbiage.

d. Except for reciprocal listings, no reference may be made to licensees who are not Participants or Subscribers.

e. No reduction conditions on compensation offered through the MLS for items such as lender reductions of gross commission, short sale negotiator fee or other administrative costs of the transaction is allowed.

f. Agents that prefer to put in confidential remarks when offers will be presented must update any change in presentation date and time prior to twenty-four (24) hours of the new date and/or time of presentation. If a seller(s)/landlord(s) has directed that offers are not to be presented for any length of time, seller’s direction authorizing such arrangement shall be in writing and listing broker shall provide clear and accurate notice of the date/time of presentation of offers as set forth in the written instruction to Participants and Subscribers in the confidential remarks of the MLS not withstanding seller’s right to accept offers at any time.

g. If, for “commercial for lease properties” the compensation amount varies over time of the lease it must be specified in the Confidential Remarks in the MLS.

PARAGON ENHANCEMENTS

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New Features in Paragon 5

Driving Directions

Paragon driving directions have been revamped and are now generated in Google Maps. The new dialog redirects users to Google Maps via a new browser tab. Once in Google, the map is interactive and users can enjoy all of their favorite Google features.

Larger map in Print+ driving directions

When accessing driving directions from Print+ the map has been enlarged and destination letters representing listings  have been added to the step-by-step directions next to the associated listing addresses, enabling clients to easily identify listings.

Center Map on Address - Update

To enhance design consistency, colors on the drop-down menu have been reversed so the background is white and the address is gray.

CollabLink Share: Copy Link Functionality

A button that will copy the sharing URL to a user’s local device has been added for the CollabLink Share function. Users no longer need to manually highlight and copy the URL to their device. The Copy Link button will copy the CollabLink URL to the clipboard of the user’s device which can then be pasted where needed.

Glide Forms Home

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Glide Forms + zipLogix puts disclosures online

Glide, CCAR’s FREE member benefit enables users to collect TDS, SPQ, AVID and other disclosure forms securely online, replacing dense PDF and paper forms with a simple, step-by-step online wizard experience.

Glide Forms software solution helps real estate agents simplify the transaction processes, reduces risk and close deals faster with less effort. It allows home sellers to quickly, accurately and painlessly complete required paperwork. Integrated into zipForm Plus,

Soooo much better than PDF's

Glide allows California home sellers to complete all the required disclosure forms electronically for the first time ever.

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Glide vs. PDF/DocuSign:

Ensures all required questions are answered

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Easily adds overflow text/addendums for lengthy explanations

Attaches image/documents directly to each form

Provides contextual help and definitions for difficult questions

Easily updates responses when new information arises

Step-by-step navigation through each form–no dense PDF

Monitors client progress as they complete each form

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Glide currently supports the following forms:

Buyer’s Affidavit (FIRPTA Compliance) (Form AB)

Seller’s Affidavit of Nonforeign Status and/or CA Withholding Exemption (Form AS)

Agent Visual Inspection Disclosure (Form AVID)

Exempt Seller Disclosure (Form ESD)

Seller Property Questionnaire (Form SPQ)

Lead-Based Paint/Lead-Based Paint Hazards Disclosure (FLD)

Real Estate Transfer Disclosure Statement (Forms TDS)

Seller Vacant Land Questionnaire (Form VLQ)

Manufactured Home/Mobile home Transfer Disclosure Statement (Form MHTDS)

Additional forms may be added in the future. Contact [email protected] to request access to additional forms.