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The new Privacy property type was created as an option for sellers concerned about privacy and wide spread exposure of their property for sale. The Privacy listing type meets the MLS mandatory submission requirement, satisfies the privacy needs of the seller, and promotes cooperation among brokers.

Effective May 1^st, 2020 within one (1) business day of marketing a property to the public, the listing broker must submit the listing to the MLS for cooperation with other MLS participants.  Public marketing includes, but is not limited to, flyers displayed in windows, yard signs, digital marketing on public-facing websites, brokerage website displays (including IDX and VOW), digital communications marketing (email blasts), multi-brokerage listing sharing networks, and applications available to the general public. The Clear Cooperation FAQ includes additional information on the policy.

The SBMLS Board of Directors has decided not to move forward with a freeze on Days on Market (DOM). The Board examined all considerations around this issue and strongly feel that this is the best approach during these unprecedented times. Freezing DOM distorts the accuracy of the data in the system. It is important that we maintain this data to understand the true impact of the COVID pandemic on real estate.

The Board of Directors has approved a rule change to remove the 21 day limit on Coming Soon listings. A listing may now be entered into the MLS for the duration of the listing contract.