The National Association of REALTORS® has introduced a new MLS policy, "Multiple Listing Options for Sellers," effective March 25, 2025, with full implementation by September 30, 2025.
Key points:
Sellers can now choose a "delayed marketing exempt listing" to temporarily hold off public marketing (IDX/syndication) while still sharing the listing within the MLS.
Each MLS can set the allowed delay period.
Sellers must sign a disclosure acknowledging their choice.
One-to-one broker communications won’t trigger Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) rules, but broader marketing still will.
The new policy complements, not replaces, existing CCP rules.
More info and FAQs are available at facts.realtor.