Northwest MLS - Special Rules

Northwest MLS has many rules that are important to observe in order to avoid any fine. Here are the highlights:

• Primary Photo:
  • The Primary Photo shall be either i) a photo of the exterior of the property; ii) a rendering of the exterior of the property; or iii) a photo of the view from the property.
  • For attached condominium units in a building with more than four units, the listing firm may provide an interior photo as the Primary Photo, as long as the member includes, as an additional photograph, either i) a photo of the exterior of the property; ii) a rendering of the exterior of the property; or iii) a photo of the view from the property.
• Full Legal Description:
  • This must be uploaded as a document in the "Photos and Documents" section. We then add it as an attachment to the MLS listing. You can request this document from EndPoint for free by emailing evan@endpoint.com.
• Price Changes:
  • Insignificant price changes are not permitted. A price change may be input only when there has been a meaningful change in the price of the property.
  • The list price may not be changed to the pending contract price.
• Incomplete Driving Instructions:
  • Invalid, incomplete or no driving directions are not allowed. Do not enter "use GPS".
• Open Houses:
  • Open house information in the Property Description is prohibited.
• Invalid Owner Name:
  • The correct owner name is required unless there is a letter on file with NWMLS (attached to listing). 
    • Letter: https://members.nwmls.com/wp-content/uploads/nwmls-forms/pdfs/7B_SellerInfoUndisclosed.pdf?1691009965 
• Invalid Owner Phone:
  • The correct owner phone is required unless there is a letter on file with NWMLS (attached to listing).
    • Letter: https://members.nwmls.com/wp-content/uploads/nwmls-forms/pdfs/7B_SellerInfoUndisclosed.pdf?1691009965 
• Accessibility Features:
  • If ANY "Accessibility Features" field is checked, this form must be completed and uploaded.
• Green Certification:
  • If ANY "Green Certification" field is checked, this form must be completed and uploaded, in addition the applicable certificate must be attached as supplement type “Green Certification”
• Showing or Offer Restrictions:
  • There can be no restrictions to either showings or presenting offers, unless there is a letter on file with NWMLS (attached to listing).
    
    • Showing Letter: https://members.nwmls.com/wp-content/uploads/nwmls-forms/pdfs/7I_ShowingsRestricted.pdf?1691009965 
    • Offer Letter: https://members.nwmls.com/wp-content/uploads/nwmls-forms/pdfs/7C_NoInPersonOffer.pdf?1691009965 
• Pre-Approvals:
  • Requiring a pre-approval by an identified lender is prohibited unless there is a letter on file with NWMLS (attached to listing).
    • Letter: https://members.nwmls.com/wp-content/uploads/nwmls-forms/pdfs/7H_PreApproval.pdf?1691009965 
• Third Party Fees:
  • Requiring a third party fee is prohibited unless there is a letter on file with NWMLS (attached to listing).
    • Letter: https://members.nwmls.com/wp-content/uploads/nwmls-forms/pdfs/7G_ThirdPartyFee.pdf?1691009965 
• Undisclosed Address or Unpublished Listings:
  • If a seller requires an undisclosed address or unpublished listing, we must have a letter on file with NWMLS (attached to listing)
    • Letter: https://members.nwmls.com/wp-content/uploads/nwmls-forms/pdfs/7U_Undisclosed-Unpublished.pdf?1691009965 
• Changes Requiring the Customer Complete NW MLS Change Form:
  • When any of the below changes are made, the NW MLS requires that the seller also complete the form here: https://homecoin.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/19159235692051 
  • Compensation: Changing the commission offer to agents
  • Cancellation: When cancelling a listing.
  • Failed Sale Release: When a property was in escrow, but the sale failed and the seller wishes to remove the property from the market.
• Cancellation and Relist:
  • Cancellation of a listing and relisting is only permitted when there has been a substantial change in the price of the property; provided, however, in order to cancel and relist, a price increase must be greater than 5% of the highest price of the listing and a price decrease must be greater than 5% of the lowest price of the listing.