Keeping up-to-date on the MLS Rules and Regulations is an important part of your job as a REALTOR®.
The MLS Rules can also be found in Paragon MLS under MLS Documents tab.
MLS Rules and Regulations
Effective June 30, 2025
MLS Forms
Bay East forms can let you in complete listing-related tasks and modifications to your membership. Click on the following links to access documents such as membership transfers, Broker changes, listing waivers, status changes, and more.
MLS Citations
The list references Appendix A of the Bay East MLS Rules and Regulations. Gives you a brief description of the section and fee assessed for violating the rules.
Top 3 Common Violations
Rule 10.2 Report of Sales
*Sale Not Reported within 3 Day After Close of Escrow
*Pending Sale Not Reported within 3 day after Ratification of Sales Contract
Violation Count and Fine
1st – Courtesy Call
2nd – $100 Violation
3rd – $200 Violation
4th – $400 Violation + $200 Admin fee & Class
Rule 12.5.1
*Misuse of Public Remarks-Publishing*
Telephone/Fax Numbers
Names, Including Company Names
Email Address
Branded Websites
Virtual Tours
Showing Instructions
Information directed toward Real Estate agents/broker (compensation or bonuses)
Violation Count and Fine
1st – Courtesy Call
2nd – $200 Violation
3rd – $300 Violation
4th – $400 Violation + $200 Admin fee & Class
Rule 11.5a
*Branded Virtual Tour*
Telephone/Fax Numbers
Names, Including Company Names
Email Address
Violation Count and Fine
1st – Courtesy Call
2nd – $100 Violation
3rd – $200 Violation
4th – $300 Violation + $200 Admin fee & Class
MLS Rule Change Archive
Occasionally, Bay East will make revisions to the MLS Rules and Regulations to help the document meet the conditions of our ever-changing profession.
The following is an archive of our past MLS Rule changes.