MLS Now Fines and Penalties Schedule 2027

Effective 2027 — Applies to all members with access to MLS Now Systems

Automatic Fines

These fines are issued automatically upon violation.

OffenseFine
Late Entry of Listing$100
Late Status Change to Contingent, Pending, Withdrawn$100
Late in Sending Opt-Out (Office Exclusive)$100
Incorrect Status (i.e. Active status but no Showings allowed)$100
Primary Photo not uploaded within 48 hours$100
Showings when listing is in TOM Status$500
Falsification of Listing (with 30-day suspension)$1,000
Manipulation of Listing Data (Non-Waivable) — 1st violation$500
Manipulation of Listing Data (Non-Waivable) — 2nd violation$1,000
Sharing password and login information (Non-Waivable)$1,000
Clear Cooperation Violation (Non-Waivable) — 1st offense$1,000
Clear Cooperation Violation (Non-Waivable) — 2nd offense$2,500
Clear Cooperation Violation (Non-Waivable) — 3rd offense$5,000
  • Signs in photos will be covered or removed.
  • Photos showing people and/or branding will be removed.

Fines

Notice given by MLS to correct within 2 business days.

OffenseFine
Violation notices — Incorrect Information in Required Entry Fields$25
Incorrect Property Type$25
Failure to provide requested documentation in a timely manner$25
Failure to properly map/geocode a listing$25
Failure to maintain an accurate email address$25
Failure to correct the information in the MLS staff request$25

Processing Fees — Non-Waivable — (Not a Fine)

ItemFee
Late entry of Comp Only$50
Late Status Change to Sold from contingent or pending to Sold$50
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