Many brokers are asking: “Can my firm advertise resales, vacant land and new construction properties that are for-sale-by-owner (“FSBO”) on our website without listing it in the MLS?”

I’ve been seeing a lot of properties advertised online or on signs as “Coming Soon,” but the property is not in the MLS, and the listing agent is permitting showings. Is this legal, ethical, or a violation of the MLS rules?

A listing entered in the MLS must offer cooperation to all subscribers of the MLS.

Article 12 requires that Realtors® present a true picture in their advertising and real estate communications.