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"Coming Soon" Listings On MLS and Zillow

Jonathan Minerick
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Can I Post My Listing As "Coming Soon" Using homecoin.com?

For many MLSs, yes. Please review the list below to see if we are able to post a "Coming Soon" listing on that MLS. Note there are important rules for each MLS, so be sure to also read the links provided to avoid any fines.

If the local MLS does allow it, we usually need to file a "Coming Soon" form before we can add as a Coming Soon listing on the MLS. We will provide the form if it is not shown below.

MLS

Many MLSs allow us to create a "Coming Soon" listing. See the section below titled "How Each MLS Treats 'Coming Soon' Listings". Note that the listing can be posted on the MLS as "Coming Soon", however for many MLSs it will not syndicate out to websites until the listing goes into "Active" status.

Zillow

No. Zillow requires that we join their "Premier Agent" program in order to list a home as "Coming Soon". The program requires us to buy up to thousands of dollars in advertising, which mainly gets us buyer leads. We do not represent buyers and believe it presents a possible conflict of interest with our sellers.

The Zillow "Premier Agent" program is oriented toward traditional real estate agents who are making large commissions on each sale or purchase. It only makes financial sense to buy into if we are earning large commissions representing buyers and sellers. 

Should I Do a "Coming Soon" Listing?

Pros

  • Will appear on the MLS without burning any days on market.
  • Gives agents notice that there is a home coming available which may match their clients needs - useful information if a buyer is thinking about buying a different home instead.
  • The home can start getting exposure without being completely ready.

Cons

  • May turn off some buyers who expect to see photos of a home that is ready to sell.
  • MLSs typically prohibit showings of homes in "Coming Soon" status and impose fines for doing so.
  • You could be pressured by buyers/agents to accept their offer before the listing goes "Active". Without the listing being viewable by all potential buyers, this may mean you are accepting a lower offer than you would potentially receive once the listing is "Active".

How Each MLS Treats "Coming Soon" Listings

This list is a work in progress. We will add each MLS as we receive inquiries from our sellers. If you are located in our service area (click here to search) and you do not see your local MLS listed below, just contact us through the chat widget and ask us to update the list.

 

BAREIS MLS

Bay County (Michigan) MLS

  • See MiRealSource MLS

Beaches MLS

  • See Miami MLS

bridgeMLS (East Bay / EBRDI)

  • "Coming Soon" option? Yes.
  • Notes:
    1. The listing agent is required to send the Coming Soon waiver form to the MLS (waivers@bridgemls.com)
    2. An activation date is required within 30 days after a listing is posted as "Coming Soon."
    3. Coming Soon listing will not be syndicated out to other websites.
    4. Coming Soon listing are only searchable within the MLS systems(ConnectMLS and Paragon)
    5. Once a listing has been moved from Coming Soon to New/Active status by the agent, it cannot revert to Coming Soon.

California Regional MLS (CRMLS)

Canopy MLS

Notes: The homecoin staff does NOT upload this form to the MLS unless requested by the MLS staff.

Central Virginia MLS

Clare-Gladwin MLS

  • See MiRealSource MLS

CLAW/The MLS

  • See California Regional MLS

CRISNet MLS

  • See California Regional MLS

Desert Area MLS

  • See California Regional MLS

Fresno MLS

Georgia MLS

Greater Lansing MLS

  • See MiRealSource MLS

I-Tech MLS

  • See California Regional MLS

Martin Co MLS

  • See Miami MLS

Miami MLS (SE FL MLS)

Midland (Michigan) MLS

  • See MiRealSource MLS

MetroList MLS

  • "Coming Soon" option? No

MichRIC MLS

  • See MiRealSource MLS

MiRealSource MLS

  • "Coming Soon" option? Yes
  • Rules:
    • a) Must be entered into MLS database within one (1) ‘business day’ of Signed Exclusive Right to Sell or Exclusive Agency Listing Agreement in its entirety including all required fields as a Coming Soon Status listing. Listing Agreements for Coming Soon properties must include a Coming Soon Addendum signed by the Seller(s) indicating that the Seller(s) acknowledge(s) and consent(s) to the Coming Soon status.
    • b) Primary photo and all listing documents/disclosures must be uploaded in MLS within 48 hours of listing entry – same as all listings;
    • c) Must have an activation date (“go live” date in MLS) within 7 ‘calendar days’ of entry;
    • d) Days on the Market (DOM) will begin upon listing entry (not the ‘activation date’);
    • e) Coming Soon listings will automatically move to active status at 12:01 am on the recorded activation date; unless the listing broker changes the status to ‘active’ prior to the proposed activation date;
    • f) If the Coming Soon property is not ready for showing within 7 ‘calendar days’ (Example: Child sick, Out of Town), the listing broker must change the status to either Conditional Withdrawn until it is ready for showing, or Unconditional Withdrawn.
    • g) Coming Soon listing status can only be changed to either Active, Active – Accepting Backup Offers, K Status – Keep Showing (Contingency Applies), Conditional Withdrawn, or Unconditional Withdrawn status;
    • h) Once the listing transitions from Coming Soon to Active, it cannot revert to the Coming Soon status;
    • i) A property that had been entered as Coming Soon cannot be relisted again as Coming Soon by the same brokerage within 90 days;
    • j) Listings placed in Coming Soon status shall not be shown by anyone including the listing office during the Coming Soon time period;
    • k) Listings in the Coming Soon status are only permitted to have an Open House scheduled to take place on or after the activation date;
    • l) Showing requests for Coming Soon status properties are restricted to a ‘date in the future’ (e.g. activation date and beyond). Showing requests shall be blocked for any date(s) prior to the ‘Activation Date’;
    • m) The listing agent is not permitted to publish a Coming Soon listing (on 3rd party sites and portals) prior to placing the listing on the MLS;
    • n) Coming Soon listing can be included in auto emails and sent out through the client portal clearly showing the status as Coming Soon;
    • o) Coming Soon listing status will be made available via IDX, RETS, and APIs provided the Coming Soon status and activation date, or a label clearly indicating the “listing is not available for showings until activation date” is apparent. The activation date will be included in all data feeds;
    • p) Coming Soon listings will be made available to be sent via an individual email from the MLS system;

MLS Listings MLS

  • "Coming Soon" option? No

Northeast Wisconsin MLS

Pensacola MLS

RealComp MLS

  • See MiRealSource MLS

Realtor Association of Northeast Wisconsin MLS

  • See Northeast Wisconsin MLS

Realtracs MLS

San Diego MLS

San Francisco MLS

  • "Coming Soon" option? Yes

South Central Wisconsin MLS

  • "Coming Soon" option? Yes
  • This MLS refers to this as "Delayed" status. While a listing is in the status of Delayed, days on market are not counted, the listing will NOT come up in active searches, nor will it be included on public websites or sent in auto-notifications by the MLS.
  • Agents may manually share Delayed listings on an individual basis, but should explain to buyers that Delayed status means the property is not yet available to show and listing information may not yet be finalized.
  • https://scwmls.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Summary-of-Listing-Rules.pdf 

Stellar MLS

Tallahassee MLS

  • "Coming Soon" option? Yes

Triad MLS

Triangle MLS

 

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