{"id":848,"date":"2026-04-28T22:20:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T22:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crownrealty.network\/agent\/?p=848"},"modified":"2026-05-04T22:28:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T22:28:48","slug":"mls-compliance-reminder-status-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crownrealty.network\/agent\/training\/mls-compliance-reminder-status-changes\/","title":{"rendered":"MLS Compliance Reminder: Status Changes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We\u2019ve recently seen an increase in MLS fines \u2014and the common theme is simple: <strong>timing<\/strong>.  <a href=\"http:\/\/chrome-extension:\/\/efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj\/https:\/\/kcrar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RR-September-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">You can review the MLS rules here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2>The #1 Rule: Timing Matters More Than You Think<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to MLS entry, the clock starts based on <strong>whichever is later<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a1\ufe0f The <strong>effective date<\/strong> of the contract<br>\u27a1\ufe0f The <strong>seller\u2019s signature date<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From that point forward, you have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>ONE (1) business day<\/strong> to enter the listing into the MLS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no grace period beyond that. Missing this window\u2014even by a day\u2014can result in fines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2>Active vs. Coming Soon: Know the Difference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Active Status<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this when the property is ready to show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Must be entered into MLS <strong>within one (1) business day<\/strong><\/li><li>Showings are allowed<\/li><li>Delays = fines<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Coming Soon Status<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this when the property is not yet ready for showings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Must still be entered into MLS <strong>within one (1) business day<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>NO showings allowed<\/strong><\/li><li>If you show it anyway \u2192 <strong>$1,000 fine<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2>The Most Common Mistakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s call these out clearly, because they\u2019re happening:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u274c Waiting to enter the listing until photos are ready or assuming Coming Soon is not the same as an Active listing<br>\u274c Missing status change deadlines once a property is under contract<br>\u274c Assuming \u201cone more day won\u2019t matter\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2>Status Changes: The 1-Day Rule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most listing updates must be reported to MLS within:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>ONE (1) calendar day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Pending<\/li><li>Back on market<\/li><li>Price changes<\/li><li>Extensions<\/li><li>Cancellations<\/li><li>Withdrawals<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Closings allow <strong>10 calendar days<\/strong>, but almost everything else is <strong>1 day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2>What Happens If You\u2019re Late?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fines add up quickly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Initial late entry fine<\/li><li>Daily penalties that increase over time<\/li><li>Additional penalties after extended delays<\/li><li>Serious violations (like improper showings) can be <strong>$1,000+<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And beyond the money\u2014it impacts your professionalism and reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2>How to Stay Out of Trouble<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Enter listings immediately<\/strong><br>Don\u2019t wait on photos, staging, or perfection. You only need 1 photo to start.   OR, give yourself an extra day or 2 when you get your listing signed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Set reminders<\/strong><br>Use your CRM, phone, or calendar\u2014whatever works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Double-check status changes daily<\/strong><br>Make it part of your routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. When in doubt, ask<\/strong><br>It\u2019s always better to ask a quick question than pay a fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2>Final Thought<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t about rules\u2014it\u2019s about running your business well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The agents who stay consistent with the small details are the ones who build trust, avoid stress, and protect their income. Let\u2019s be known for doing things right!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve recently seen an increase in MLS fines \u2014and the common theme is simple: timing. You can review the MLS rules here. The #1 Rule: Timing Matters More Than You Think When it comes to MLS entry, the clock starts based on whichever is later: \u27a1\ufe0f The effective date of the contract\u27a1\ufe0f The seller\u2019s signature<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crownrealty.network\/agent\/training\/mls-compliance-reminder-status-changes\/\" class=\"more\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":850,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crownrealty.network\/agent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/848"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crownrealty.network\/agent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crownrealty.network\/agent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crownrealty.network\/agent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crownrealty.network\/agent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=848"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.crownrealty.network\/agent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/848\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":851,"href":"https:\/\/www.crownrealty.network\/agent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/848\/revisions\/851"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crownrealty.network\/agent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/850"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crownrealty.network\/agent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=848"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crownrealty.network\/agent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=848"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crownrealty.network\/agent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=848"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}