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 23 & 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.
Compliance Dept
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.