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Delayed Marketing Policy

(Adopted: 09.25.2025) 

Office Exclusive: Is an exempt listing where the seller has directed that their property not be disseminated through the MLS and not be publicly marketed. The office exclusive listing shall be filed with the MLS but not disseminated to other MLS Participants and Subscribers. Public marketing of an office exclusive listing will result in a $1,000 fine.


Delayed Marketing: Is an exempt listing where the seller has directed the listing broker to delay the public marketing of that listing through IDX and syndication for a maximum of 3 days. Only MLS security level 5 and above (brokers, secretaries, MLS staff) are allowed to input delayed marketing exempt listings (DMEL). Signed DMEL Disclosures by Seller, Agents and Brokers MUST be submitted to the SEM MLS office by the end of the business day the listing is entered into the MLS. DOM starts immediately. Failure to comply will result in a fine of $200 for the first offense, $500 for the second offense and $1,000 fine for the third offense.  
View the Delayed Marketing Exempt Form
View the Office Exclusive Document

SentriLock Box Authorization

Good News!


Agents who are current members of the Southeastern Michigan MLS (SEM MLS) are eligible to check-out SentriLock boxes from the SEM MLS, provided they are active participants in the SentriLock program.

 

Agents will be required to complete the SentriLock box Authorization/Check-Out Form.

 

•    All checked out SentriLock boxes must be assigned to a property.

•    Any unassigned SentriLock boxes must be returned to the SEM MLS office.

•    Agents may check out SentriLock boxes at no cost from the SEM MLS office.

•    Broker approval is required. The Broker of Record must sign this agreement granting the agent permission to check out lockboxes.

•   Checked out lockboxes are the responsibility of the assigned agent and must be placed on an active listing.

Authorized Lockbox


Access: Access to combination lockboxes can only be granted to licensed real estate agents or brokers in the State of Michigan. Access to SentriLock boxes can only be granted to REALTORS® licensed in the State of Michigan. One day codes can be given directly to licensed agents in the state of Michigan for their use only under the guidelines of the Multiple Listing Service and the Code of Ethics. Sharing lockbox codes with unauthorized individuals to access lockboxes will result in a $1000 fine.


Failure to notify the listing office prior to the entrance of a property will result in a $1000 fine.

View the SentriLock Authorization Document
View the Current SEM Policy & Procedures

From the Mailbag: Tax Considerations

Source: Michigan REALTORS® (MR)

Senate Moves on Bill to Protect Homeowners

from Property Tax Foreclosure 

This week the Senate held a committee hearing on SB 423, to make permanent programs for delinquent tax payment reduction and foreclosure avoidance agreements. These programs are optional for counties and have existed for many years to help homeowners stay in their homes rather than face property tax foreclosure. Previously subject to review every 5 years, the passage of this bill would eliminate the sunset date making them permanent. 


The delinquent property tax payment program allows counties to reduce or cancel some taxes, and waive interest and penalties on delinquent property taxes, lowering the amount owed by the homeowner. Foreclosure avoidance agreements allow a county to place qualified homeowners on a repayment plan for up to 5 years to get current on their taxes.

Michigan Realtors® supported these programs from their inception and have advocated for their preservation each time the sunset date has come up for review. Tens of thousands of Michigan homeowners have been able to save their property under these programs, keeping families in homes, stabilizing neighborhoods, and reducing flight. These are worthwhile provisions in state law that we need to keep.


The bill sponsored by Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), received its first hearing in the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection. This is just the first step in legislative process, and we are optimistic that the legislation will be signed into law before the end of the year, preserving these two programs into the future.

Brad Ward, Esq.

Vice President of Public Policy & Legal Affairs
 


News & Events


NAR Applauds Senate Passage of the ROAD to Housing Act

NAR News


NAR applauds the Senate for passing this bipartisan legislation that addresses housing supply, affordability and homeownership pathways


The National Association of REALTORS® Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy Officer Shannon McGahn issued the following statement after the United States Senate passed the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act of 2025 (ROAD to Housing Act) as part of its version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):
Read the full announcement, click here

Source: National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)

What a Shutdown Means for Real Estate

When the federal government closes for business, there’s a ripple effect in the real estate economy. From the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to rental assistance to federal permitting to FHA condo approvals, many of the processes buyers and sellers depend on come to a halt. As always, NAR Advocacy is prepared for the situation! Shannon and Patrick break down what this shutdown means for REALTORS® and give an insider’s perspective into the history of government shutdowns.

Source: National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)

WHERE REAL ESTATE MEETS TECH

How Robots Are Driving Transformation in Real Estate

From property tours to chatbots, robotic technologies have multiple uses that agents and brokers can leverage in their daily operations.


Understand what robots can do for you and your real estate business.


Read Full Story

Source: National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)

Southeastern Michigan Multiple Listing Service

Beginning the week of October 20th, we will be requiring (R) Bedroom levels for the Residential class. This change will bring us more in MLS compliance locally and nationally plus it will match the MLS data sheet.
Click HERE to view the current SEM MLS Policy & Procedures

Educational Classes

Southeastern Border Association of REALTORS®

Southeastern Michigan Multiple Listing Service
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Lunch and Learn

CE Credit classes.
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SEM Paragon MLS In-person classes.
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Pre-recorded Paragon MLS classes.

From the Mailbag


Each month, we are taking the most recently asked questions from From The Mailbag and putting them in E-News. 


QUESTION: My buyers do not want their identity disclosed to the seller until after the purchase agreement is signed. Can we submit an anonymous offer?


ANSWER: If the seller is willing, you can negotiate the terms of the purchase agreement anonymously, but keep in mind that you will not have a binding contract until it is actually signed by both parties. A Realtor® should never sign a contract on behalf of an undisclosed buyer – or even arrange for someone else to do so without the involvement of an attorney.


Form more legal Q&A, visit law.mirealtors.com

Source: Michigan REALTORS® (MR)

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