Starting Tuesday, March 11, MLS Rule 12.16 (s) will change, allowing all photos of sold listings to be displayed on IDX websites. Previously, only the main photo was permitted. This update aligns our MLS rule with our data-share MLSs.
What This Means for You:
· What is Internet Data Exchange (IDX)? IDX allows brokers and agents to display Active, Pending, and Sold listings on their public websites.
· Can I prevent specific photos from appearing on IDX websites? Yes, you now can mark them as “Private” while your listing is in Active or Pending status.
· What if I need to mark photos private after I mark a listing sold? You would need to email us at mlsservices@bayeast.org providing the MLS#, Address, and which photos to update.
· When I mark a photo “private” what does that mean? These photos remain in the MLS and will be restricted to go to 3rd party sites/vendors.
· How do I mark a photo “private”?
1. Go to Listings tab -> Maintain Listing
2. Click on Select and Action link for that listing
3. Open the Picture Administration module
4. Select the photos you want to mark as private
5. Click Mark Private on the menu bar and close to save changes
· What if I mark a photo private but change my mind? No problem, select the photos and now click “Mark Public”
Updated MLS Rule 12.16 (s): Use of Sold Listing photos on Broker/Agent Website
· Previously: Only the main photo could be displayed; no additional photos are permitted.
· Effective March 11: This restriction will be removed, allowing additional photos to be displayed on approved IDX websites.
Click here xto get more information about IDX. If you have any questions regarding this rule change, please contact MLS Services at mlsservices@bayeast.org