Multiple Listing Options for Sellers

In compliance with the National Association of REALTORS® policy update announced on March 25, 2025 and required to be implemented by September 30, 2025, the Space Coast MLS is introducing Multiple Listing Options for Sellers.

Following NAR’s commitment to expanding consumer choice, Space Coast MLS rules have been updated to give sellers more control over how their property is marketed—while maintaining the transparency and cooperation that define the MLS system.

MLS Rule Changes – Effective September 30, 2025

Below are mandatory MLS changes from the National Association of Realtors® as well as local rule changes that have been adopted to Space Coast MLS Rules and Regulations. These changes will take effect September 30, 2025

Click here to view the redline version of the Space Coast MLS Rules and Regulations. The language in GREEN is new and the language in RED has been deleted

Click here to see the clean version of the MLS Rules and Regulations (changes incorporated)

A brief description of the changes to the MLS Rules and Regulations is provided below along with established fines for non-compliance to the mandatory MLS changes.

Modified Coming Soon Status 1.2.3:

Coming Soon listings will no longer be displayed via IDX or Realtor.com.
Space Coast MLS members will retain exclusive access to Coming Soon listings within the MLS, giving you a competitive edge by viewing new inventory before it reaches the public.
These listings will still be available to send out through your subscriptions and portal.

Section 1.3 is being renamed from Exempt Listings to Multiple Listing Options for Sellers.

What's new within Section 1.3?

Permanent Exclusion is deleted and renamed to Office Exclusive.
Delayed Marketing is added. This is an option that will be included on the Broker Distribution tab on the Add/Edit listing screen with a listing in ACTIVE Status.

What's staying the same within Section 1.3?

Temporary Exclusion remains an option in Space Coast MLS.

NEW FORM: Seller Certification for Multiple Listing Options

This all in one from replaces the Coming Soon Authorization Addendum, the Permanent and Temporary Exclusion Forms.
It streamlines the listing process and ensures proper documentation for all seller-directed marketing choices.
Click here to view the form

Reminder: Fines and Compliance

All fines remain unchanged and can be found in Sections 22.7, 22.8, 22.9, and 22.9.1.

Why this matters:

Entering a listing as Active in the MLS provides the broadest and most immediate exposure to buyers, real estate professionals, and public-facing platforms.
Sellers may also elect limited marketing options, which restrict exposure but can offer flexibility depending on circumstances.

Sellers and their brokers can now choose from four pathways:

Option 1: MLS Exclusion: Sellers Waiver of MLS Benefits

If this is selected, you are required to select Temporary Exclusion or Permanent Exclusion.

Listing WILL NOT be entered into the MLS within 5 business days of the effective listing agreement.
Listing will be EXCLUDED from the MLS.

Option 1: TEMPORARY EXCLUSION

Seller needs to prepare the listing and agrees to temporarily waive MLS benefits.
NO PUBLIC MARKETING IS PERMITTED*
Listing will not be entered into the MLS within 5 days of the effective listing agreement.
Seller agrees to enter the listing into the MLS as Coming Soon or Active on or before:

Seller approved MLS Entry Date. This date may be modified at the request of the seller in writing.

Option 2: OFFICE EXCLUSIVE (PERMANENT EXCLUSION)

Seller requires privacy to sell the listing and agrees to permanently waive the MLS benefits during the term of the listing agreement.
NO PUBLIC MARKETING IS PERMITTED*
Listing will NOT be entered into the MLS at any time during the term of the Listing Agreement. (Listing may be submitted as a “Sold - Comp Only” upon closing pursuant to the MLS Rules and Regulations).

*If the property is publicly marketed at any time during the term of the listing agreement, it must be placed in the MLS within one business day in accordance with the MLS Rules and Regulations.

Option 2: Coming Soon (Pre-Marketing)

Listing is not ready to be Active in the MLS, but will be ready within 21 days

Entered into the MLS as Coming Soon within 5 business days of the effective listing agreement.
Immediately available in the MLS to thousands of Florida real estate professionals and their prospective buyers
WILL NOT be made available for display on brokerage websites or national and international real estate platforms.
Limited to market the listing as Coming Soon only.
NO SHOWINGS while in Coming Soon the property cannot be shown until the “Start Showing Date”.
Days on Market are calculated from the “Start Showing Date”

Option 3: Delayed Internet Marketing (DIM)

Listing is Active in the MLS, but Seller wants to intentionally limit buyer exposure

Entered into the MLS as Active within 5 business days of the effective listing agreement.
Immediately available in the MLS to thousands of Florida real estate professionals and their prospective buyers
WILL NOT be made available for display on brokerage websites or national and international real estate platforms.
Property will only be publicly marketed as specifically directed by seller.

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Please note: Each option carries specific requirements, disclosures, and limitations. The updated Seller Certification for Multiple Listing Options form ensures that sellers are fully informed of their choices and that brokers remain in compliance with Space Coast MLS Rules and Regulations. The Seller Certification for Multiple Listing Options Form – is an all-in-one form which replaces the Temporary Exclusion Form, Permanent Exclusion Form and Coming Soon Form.

Action Required:

Brokers must complete the Seller Certification form with their sellers.
A copy of the signed form and listing agreement must be submitted to the MLS Office within one (1) business day of final signatures.
Forms and Listing Agreement should be emailed to: MLS@Space321.com.

For questions about the new policy or the Seller Certification form, please contact the MLS Department