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.

Offense Fine
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Late Status Change to Contingent, Pending, Withdrawn $100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 1 business day (Rule 2.7.3).

Offense Fine
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)

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