Signs of any type, once displayed publicly, are thus considered public advertising - as confirmed by NAR Clear Cooperation Policy. Signs identifying firms, brokers and/or agents are NOT allowed to appear in photos, videos, etc that are entered into the GNMLS system. Aside from the above, the GNMLS has no jurisdiction over real estate signs.…

Here is how to mark listings for waterfront: Lakes must be in the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Lake book (PUB-FH-800) in order to be entered in the MLS database. Private and man-made lakes that are not recognized by the DNR will not be entered into the lake name search selection. To ensure that…

Putting listings on social media is governed by State of Wisconsin law, the REALTOR Code of Ethics and by GNMLS rules. If it is not your personal listing, always get permission first. You must have a listing contract or the listing broker’s permission before advertising any property. This would be a violation of Wisconsin state…

You should prorate the selling price between the two parcels and mark each as "Sold" in the MLS. Example: You sold a house for $200,000 plus an adjacent lot for $50,000, so the combined list price for the two adds up to $250,000. $200,000 / $250,000 = .800, so the house represents 80% and the…

If your listing is not ready to show the world yet but you have a valid listing contract, it must be entered into GNMLS before any public advertising.  See GNMLS R&R: Sec 1.01 and GNMLS P&P: Sec III-B Public marketing includes, but is not limited to, flyers displayed in windows, yard signs, digital marketing on…

GNMLS rules allow for limited circumstances where more than one listing might be entered for a property: If a property fully qualifies as both residential and commercial, the property may be entered under both databases.  When sold, one listing must be marked Sold and the other listing should be canceled. OR Residential property offered in…

In accordance with GNMLS Policies & Procedures Section VI (Parts A, C-E & R), NO branding is permitted in GNMLS. Nothing that can be shared by another REALTOR should promote yourself to their customer or client. However, there are a few exceptions for content that is shared either directly by the listing agent or when…

GNMLS Policy is modified in that listings must be entered into GNMLS database prior to any other advertising. GNMLS Policy in the GNMLS Policies & Procedures states: Any listing that is entered into the GNMLS, must be entered into the GNMLS database prior to any public marketing outside of the firm and/or inquiries being solicited…

Learn more about IDX data for a personal firm/agent webpage or about licensing GNMLS data for apps and websites at: https://northwoodsrealtors.org/GNMLS_IDX_RETS-Information.pdf