1. What form do I need to send in to become a member of the Cincinnati MLS?

The Licensee Membership Application (Licensed) or the Non-Licensed Personal Assistant Application for Membership.

2. When are the Cincinnati MLS Annual dues due?

Due July 1st of each year. The dues fee will cover until June 30th of the following year.

3. I need to activate my Electronic E-key?

You will need to contact the MLS/SentriLock office (513-842-3037) and request they authorize your access.  They will send a link to your email where you can create your SentriLock account.

4. I received a notification from CincyMLS Helpdesk , what do I need to do?

Read the notification through, the notice has specific instructions on what is missing and /or required information being requested.

5. When do I need to mark my listing Pending?

The listing status should be changed to Pending within 2 business days of the date an offer is accepted.

You cannot delay updating that status to pending because of sellers request, inspections, financing, etc...that is against the Rules and Regulations.  The only time a listing can have an accepted offer AND remain in the "Active" status in MLS, is if all parties have signed the "Contingent Sales Addendum Without Notice" or the listing is a short sale and the "Short Sale Addendum" has been completed.

6. Do I have to disclose ownership interest in a property that I'm listing?

Yes, if you, as the Listing Agent, or any licensee affiliated with your office, own or own interest in a property you must disclose that ownership in the MARKETING remarks.  NOTE: Since it is a requirement by law and by the Code of Ethics to disclose such information, entry of such disclosure into the Marketing remarks is required.

7. When does a listing need to be Withdrawn?

Anytime that a property will not be available for showings for more than 3 consecutive days, then the property status must be changed to Withdrawn.

8. Can I have team members, family or pets on my MLS profile photo?

No, the image shall be of the agent only and should not include any other background media, publicity, persons, or things.

10.  Can I change the Showing Start Date on my Coming Soon listing?

No, once entered in the MLS, it cannot be changed.

11. Why isn't our Off MLS Sale (OMS) showing up on third-party sites?

OMS listings are for comp purposes only and are not distributed to external websites. 

12. Do I need the Limited Marketing Authorization and Disclosure Form?

Yes, with the new NAR requirement, agents are now required to complete a disclosure form when you and your seller agree on limited marketing/display. CincyMLS provides the Limited Marketing Authorization and Disclosure Form: required if a seller selects either Active – No IDX/Syndication or No/Delayed Entry.

It is required to complete but not required to upload to the MLS. 

13. When should the form be signed? 

If the seller chooses to limit marketing (anything other than activating the listing) within one business day, the form must be completed at the time the listing is taken.