Rules/Policies
MLS Rules/Policies
Download a copy of the MLS Rules and Regulations and the Data Integrity Standards to be certain you are in compliance with the MLS policies in effect. It is paramount that MLS Subscribers / Participants adhere to these guidelines, as the value of the MLS ultimately relies upon the accuracy and integrity of listing data.
Latest Rules:
- MLS Rule Changes - effective June 1, 2023
- Current MLS Rules & Regulations - effective June 1, 2023
- Citation Policy & Schedule of Fines - effective June 1, 2023
- Print Advertisement FAQs
CRMLS Compliance:
- CRMLS offers Live Chat for assistance with any compliance issues between 9 AM - 1:30 PM and 2 - 4 PM Monday-Friday.
- Review CRMLS Compliance FAQs.
- Review CRMLS Compliance FAQs - Photographs & Media.
Resources:
Advertising Rules
Below is a list of resources available to you to assist with your advertising to ensure compliance with the DRE and MLS.
Resources
IDX vs. VOW: Key Differences
IDX and VOW are both ways of displaying MLS data to potential buyers. Each has its benefits and unique features. We’ve prepared this guide to help you determine the differences between them. View differences.
Coming Soon Status
Coming Soon allows listing agents to take up to 21 days to stage properties, take interior photos, prepare them for showings, and so on, without Days on Market accruing. To learn more about this status option, click the links below.
Seller Instruction to Place Listing into CRMLS Coming Soon Status Form
Exclude Listing from MLS
- Exclusion Instructions https://kb.crmls.org/knowledgebase/crmls-registered-listings/
Showing Property: Will Your Key Work in That?
Need assistance regarding key service and MLS access outside of Orange County?
Map of local real estate associations/boards and MLS centers within California
As a subscriber to the California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS), you are part of the largest MLS in the nation. This robust, property-centric MLS database provides simplified access to a wide variety of listings, enabling today’s brokers and agents to better serve the needs of their clients.
Contact CRMLS
If you require assistance, please contact CRMLS Support, available 7 days a week.
Phone: (800) 925-1525 or (909) 859-2040
Online: http://www.crmls.org/support
Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
CRMLS Handles:
MLS Violations
Corrections or Questions go to CRMLS directly: compliance@crmls.org.
Contact Orange County REALTORS®’ MLS Department
Our MLS Department is happy to assist you.
To request changes to your listing please send us an email to mls@ocrealtors.org with the proper documentation such as C.A.R. forms.
Contact: (949) 586-6800 option 3
Orange County REALTORS® MLS Department
To submit listing status changes or to address specific issues to a listing: mls@ocrealtors.org