Clear Cooperation (CCP) and Multiple Listing Options for Sellers Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – OneKey® MLS Support Center

Clear Cooperation (CCP) and the recently announced Multiple Listing Options for Sellers are National Association of REALTORs policies that OneKey MLS aligns with. Learn common questions and their answers below.

What are the Multiple Listing Options for Sellers?

The Multiple Listing Options for Sellers introduces a new status of exempt listing: delayed marketing in addition to the existing office exclusive exempt listing. Definitions for these are below:

Office Exclusive - An exempt listing where the seller has directed that their property not be disseminated through the MLS and not be publicly marketed. The listing is visible only to members of the listing brokerage. It does not disseminate to other sites.

Delayed Marketing - An exempt listing where the seller has directed that their property not be disseminated through IDX and other syndication for a period of time. The maximum time period allowable will be determined by OneKey MLS Board of Managers and will be announced at a later date. The listing is visible within the MLS to all Brokers and Participants. During the delayed marketing time period the home seller and listing agent can market the property through VOW sites, if desired.

Why was the Multiple Listing Options for Sellers policy implemented?

The policy was created after examination of CCP by NAR across the industry. It's designed to promote transparency and individual choice while promoting a fair and equitable marketplace.

When was Multiple Listing Options for Sellers announced and when will it go into effect for OneKey MLS Participants and Subscribers?

The new Multiple Listing Options for Sellers policy was announced March 25, 2025 and though the date of implementation for the OneKey MLS community has not been determined it will be by September 25, 2025, if not sooner.

Will I be able to share or show a delayed marketing exempt listing to potential buyers?

Yes, you may share a delayed marketing exempt listing to potential buyers and arrange showings and tours subject to the seller's instructions.

Is there a disclosure form required for delayed marketing exempt listings and where can I find it?

Yes, a seller's disclosure form is required for exempt listings. Determinations regarding forms are currently in-progress and will be announced prior to implementation of the policy.

How do I opt-in or out of syndication?

Within Add/Edit you may utilize the Distribution section Syndicate To field to indicate how your listing will be syndicated. By default, indicating Y in Private Listing (Office Exclusive) will ensure that your listing will only be visible with the MLS system to agents within the same firm and will not syndicate.

Will I be able to convert an office exclusive exempt listing to a delayed marketing exempt listing?

Yes, the seller can instruct the agent to change their marketing strategy from office exclusive to delayed marketing exempt. Signed written certification of that decision will be required for that change.

Does the CCP prevent my client from choosing to promote their home off the MLS?

No. Any homeowner can choose to promote their home without placing it on the MLS. In this case, the homeowner’s agent (the listing agent) is able to promote the home within their office. Private, off-MLS listings have remained an option for homeowners and their agents since the CCP was enacted four years ago.

Does placing my client’s home in the MLS automatically mean that it will appear on public home search websites and apps?

No. Your client has the choice to withhold their home from public display, and listing agents can ensure this using options available in their local MLS system. The listing will then only be seen by members of the MLS, and will not be available publicly.

Does the CCP violate the National Association of Realtors Code of Ethics?

No. In fact, the CCP is an official policy of the National Association of Realtors. Some who oppose the CCP have made this argument, which has no basis in reality, in their effort to repeal or change the policy.

Is the CCP illegal?

No. Opponents of the CCP are using the threat of litigation to advance their own agenda.

Why do some brokers and agents want to repeal or weaken the CCP?

Opponents of the CCP argue that the policy limits the choices homeowners have when selling their home. They also argue that placing a home for sale on the MLS can create “negative insights” — days on market and price reductions — that can be unfavorable to homeowners.

What happens if the CCP is repealed or significantly weakened?

It is impossible to know with certainty, but opponents have stated their intention to expand their use of private, in-house listings, or to promote listings publicly only on their own websites. This will mean that fewer listings will be readily available to buyer agents and their clients. It will reduce transparency and efficiency in our market and will concentrate transactions within a small group of large companies.

Who decides the future of the CCP?

The National Association of Realtors will determine whether the policy remains, is repealed, or is changed. The NAR has been gathering feedback on this issue for several months and has yet to indicate a firm date for when it will decide on this issue.

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