Following last week’s announcement of the ACTRIS MLS’ adoption of the NAR MLS Statement 8.0—the Clear Cooperation Policy—the ACTRIS Board of Directors would like to clarify that at this time, education will be the only enforcement of the Clear Cooperation Policy.
"Education" means that when ACTRIS staff is notified of a listing broker and agent not in conformance with the Clear Cooperation Policy, staff will send a notice that educates the listing broker and agent about the value of cooperation between brokerages within the MLS. At this time, ACTRIS will not take any other actions against agents who are not in conformance with this policy.
We’re taking this approach to support an important policy for our market but doing so without disrupting your business. As always, the Board will monitor the effectiveness of this policy. We want to make clear that if the Board decides to change this policy and take any further enforcement efforts, subscribers will be given a 90-day notice before such change in enforcement takes place.
Our focus has always been, and continues to be, maintaining an orderly marketplace through the most accurate, comprehensive, and timely data in our area. Through education of the Clear Cooperation Policy, we can ensure that shared cooperation among all brokers strengthens our marketplace for years to come. And we thank you for valuing that cooperation with us.
Sincerely,
The ACTRIS MLS and the Austin Board of REALTORS®
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