New Listing Entry Options
On July 22, Bright updated their rules requiring the deadline to enter listings in Bright MLS to two calendar days from the time the agreement is fully executed (client and broker signatures).
Tentatively on October 14, 2026*, Bright MLS is expected to update their platform to reflect new Listing Status Categories.
Registered: For properties not yet ready to market or publicly advertise in any way. This status would be used for listings signed early, for future on the market dates.
Ready To Market: This is for properties that will be publicly marketed. After “Ready to Market” is selected, one of the following statuses would be chosen: “Active,” “Coming Soon,” or “Office Exclusive” status.
Seller Authorizations
Current Authorizations: Bright has four items a seller must authorize related to internet marketing. These authorizations are for display of property address, display of unedited comments on consumer sites, availability of automated valuation models, and the ability to suppress photos at closing.
New Authorizations: Tentatively on October 14, 2026*, Bright will be adding additional authorizations:
- Display of Price
- Display of Price History
- Display of Days on Site
New Forms
NVAR’s Board of Directors has approved updates to our listing agreements to reflect these changes. Stay tuned for release date of updated forms and training opportunities.
*These dates are subject to change and NVAR will communicate additional updates when available.