We want to advise you of our upcoming policy update regarding MLS PIN’s Rules and Regulations related to showings.
Our Rules and Regulations require that an actively listed property in the MLS PIN database be available for on-site access to or viewing of the property by cooperating brokers and their buyer-clients. You may recall that, in March 2020, MLS PIN temporarily suspended this requirement for the duration of the COVID-19 state of emergency. With the state of emergency lifted by Governor Baker on June 15, 2021, the temporary allowance for on-market listings to be unavailable for in-person showings is also ceasing. Effective November 15. 2021, if a listed property cannot be made available for in-person showings as required under the Rules and Regulations, the listing will need to be taken off the market in the MLS PIN database. Showings of any newly listed property may still be deferred for the first seven calendar days, subject to the listing broker’s timely filing of a seller-signed Coming Soon and Deferral of Showings Form.
The governor’s lifting of the state of emergency means we’re all one step closer to normal, and in our industry, the return of in-person showings is a positive step in this direction. We hope this email answers your questions; however, if you need further assistance, you may contact our Quality Assurance team at qa@mlspin.com.
Thank you, and stay well.
Your MLS PIN Team
