MLS Compliance

Your MLS requires certain information to appear on your website. This guide explains what's required and how to set it up.

Why Compliance Matters

MLS boards require members to display attribution and disclaimers when showing MLS data on websites. Failure to comply can result in:

• Warnings from your MLS
• Fines or penalties
• Loss of MLS data access

The good news: setting this up takes just a few minutes.

What You Need to Display

Attribution Text

Attribution acknowledges where listing data comes from. This typically includes:

• MLS board name
• Data provider information
• Date/time of last update

Example:

Listing data provided by Miami Realtors. Last updated January 15, 2026 at 3:45 PM EST.

Disclaimer Text (Optional)

Some MLS boards require additional disclaimer language about data accuracy or fair housing.

Example:

This information is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Buyers should verify all information independently.

Setting Up Compliance

Step 1: Find Your MLS Requirements

Contact your MLS board or check their website for:

• Required attribution text
• Required disclaimer language
• Logo requirements (if any)
• Placement requirements

Step 2: Configure in Settings

1. Go to Settings → Compliance
2. Find the Attribution section

Step 3: Enter Attribution Text

Enter the exact text required by your MLS:

1. Type or paste your attribution text
2. You can include the last update time by using the placeholder [lastUpdated]
3. Click Save

Example with dynamic timestamp:

Listing data provided by Miami Realtors. Last updated [lastUpdated].

Step 4: Add Disclaimer (If Required)

1. Find the Disclaimer section
2. Enter your required disclaimer text
3. Click Save

Step 5: Upload MLS Logo (If Required)

Some MLS boards require their logo to appear:

1. Find the MLS Logo section
2. Click Upload Logo
3. Select the official logo provided by your MLS
4. Click Save

Where Compliance Information Appears

Your compliance information displays automatically in these locations:

Verifying Your Setup

After configuring compliance:

1. Visit your public website
2. Scroll to the footer—check for attribution
3. Open any listing detail page
4. Scroll to the bottom—verify attribution and disclaimer
5. Compare against your MLS requirements

Common MLS Requirements

Here are examples from common MLS boards (verify with your specific MLS):

Miami Realtors

Listings displayed on this website are provided by the Miami Association of Realtors and are compiled from various sources, including but not limited to Miami MLS.

RMLS (Portland)

Listing data courtesy of RMLS. All information is subject to errors and omissions.

CRMLS (California)

Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service. This information is for your personal use only and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties you may be interested in purchasing.

Keeping Compliance Current

Update When Rules Change

• Watch for MLS communications about policy changes
• Update your attribution text as needed
• Check at least quarterly

Review Your Display

• Periodically visit your site as a visitor would
• Verify all compliance elements are visible
• Test on mobile devices too

Troubleshooting

Attribution not appearing

• Verify you clicked Save after entering text
• Check that you're viewing the public site (not the dashboard)
• Clear your browser cache

Logo not displaying

• Check file format (PNG or JPG recommended)
• Ensure file size is under 1MB
• Try re-uploading

MLS contacted me about compliance

1. Ask specifically what's missing or incorrect
2. Update your settings accordingly
3. Verify changes on your live site
4. Respond to the MLS confirming the fix

Additional Resources

For specific requirements, contact:

• Your MLS board compliance department
• Your broker's compliance officer
• Your MLS's website for current guidelines

Compliance requirements vary by MLS and can change. When in doubt, reach out to your MLS directly to confirm current requirements.