MLS Rules & Policies
Area Map
TCMLS area map
Code of Ethics & Arbitration Manual
MLS citation reconsideration process (section 8)
Coming Soon Policy
Requirements for submitting ‘coming soon’ listings
Comparable Sales Policy
Requirements for submitting ‘comp-only’ listings
Supra Lockbox System
Information about TCMLS’s lockbox system and key service
Tour/Caravan Meetings
Preview new listings on the market and network with fellow real estate professionals
MLS Rules*
Complete TCMLS rules
MLS Rules Summary*
MLS Rules summary
MLS Updates/Reminders
December 2024 – Concession Fields Removal, Discontinuation of MLS Public Portal
September 2024 – Fine Schedule Update, No Photographs by Visitors
August 2024 – NAR Settlement Changes
August 2024 – Coming Soon Status
July 2024 – BrokerBay replacing ShowingTime for the MLS
July 2024 – Social Media Advertising, Listing Attribution Clarification
June 2024 – Citation Policy, Fine Schedule, Senior Community and Lockbox Type
May 2024 – Photo Required at Submission
April 2024 – MLS Lockbox Requirement
April 2024 – Citation Reconsideration
January 2024 – NAR Mandatory Changes
April 2023 – Account Sharing Reminder
July 2023 – MLS Caravan Rules Update
Contact staff for updates prior to 4/2023
MLS-Approved Access Devices
The following access devices have been authorized for use in TCMLS.
Brand | Model |
Masterlock | 5400D |
Masterlock | 5422D |
ZHEGE | lockbox 402-Black |
MLS-approved access devices must provide reasonable, timely access to listed property such that (1) it allows all participants and subscribers timely access to listed property by reliance solely on data submitted to and residing on the MLS; (2) complete, accurate and stand-alone instructions are provided for accessing the listed property in the appropriate agent section on the Service; and (3) it ensures that the lockbox or device will provide reasonable access to listed property with any information, code or key needed to access the contents of the lockbox or device to be made available or access to the property otherwise scheduled within four [4] hours of initial contact in the event the lockbox or device requires the participating member to obtain additional information to enable access (ex: “call listing agent for entry code”) with said 4 hour response obligation in effect every day from 8am to 6pm. Leaving a voicemail or sending a text-message will meet the initial requirement and start the 4-hour response obligation for the listing agent. Access devices are approved by model and reviewed by the MLS twice a year (January and July).