MLS Changes
April 2023
Effective Mon., Apr. 3rd, the following Paragon MLS system changes will be implemented:
Internet Pick List Options
When “other” is selected:
- A write in box labeled “Describe Internet” will appear and provide up to 150 characters for agents to provide more detail.
- Applied across residential, land, multifamily, and rental classes.
Room Location
When # of rooms and bathrooms are entered in the Standard Container:
- A field rule would require subscriber to enter the information for all those rooms in the Rooms Container.
- If # of Bedrooms= 4, Bedroom must be selected in Rooms Container 4 times (no more, no less). If Full Baths=2, Full Baths must be entered in at least 2 times in the Rooms Container.
- All rooms identified in the Rooms Container must include a level.
- Size of the room is not required.
Question? Contact
support@caar.com.
May 2022
The Board of Directors approved the newest version of the MLS Rules & Regulations (R&Rs), which will go into effect on Wed., June 1st. Review the changes in red for Section 13.2.
Section 13.2: NONPAYMENT OF QUARTERLY SUBSCRIPTION FEE, MONTHLY COMPILATION FEE AND/OR LATE FEE, VIOLATION FINE AND/OR FINE LATE FEE
For failure to pay any subscription fee, monthly compilation fee, violation fine or late fee within thirty (30) days of the date due, and provided that a least ten (10) business days' notice has been given, the Service, including MLS compilations, shall be suspended until all past due fees are paid in full. A $25 reinstatement fee will apply once suspended.
Download the newest version of the MLS R&Rs.
March 2022
The Board of Directors approved the newest version of the MLS Rules & Regulations (R&Rs), which coincides with the Tues., Mar. 1st, 2022 National Association of REALTORS® MLS mandates.
Download the newest version of the MLS R&Rs.
Download a summary of MLS R&R changes for Tues., Mar. 1st, 2022 roll out.
The above documents are also available in Paragon < MLS Documents < CAAR MLS Rules & Regulations folder.
Please note - the most significant changes to your daily operations include:
1. Section 2.19 – Lockboxes: CAAR lockbox must contain a key; it cannot contain a code to a contractor’s lockbox.
2. Section 2.16 – Public Fields/Internet Remarks: examples of inappropriate information in these fields has been updated.
3. Section 2.2.1 & Appendix G – Comp Only Listings: Comp Only listings MUST be real property.
4. Section 3.5 – Reporting Sales to the Service: Sales reported within 48 hours of settlement (not recordation)
5. Section 7.5 – Subscription Fees: Clarified to be quarterly billing with payment due within 30 days of billing date.
6. Section 7.8 – Late Fees: Updated 30-day, 45-day, and 60-day late fees for MLS & key subscriptions.
February & March 2021
The Board of Directors approved an updated version of the MLS R&Rs, which coincides with the Mon., Mar. 22nd, 2021 MLS changes to accommodate the Bright MLS data share agreement.
Download a summary of MLS R&Rs changes for Mon., Mar. 22nd, 2021 roll out.