Advertising: Signs

Section 4.1 For Sale Signs

Only the for-sale sign of the listing broker may be placed on a property. (Amended 11/89)

For Sale signs must be removed by broker within 5 business days (excluding Saturday, Sunday, and Federal, State, and Postal Holidays) of a property being Cancelled, Expired, Leased, or Closed.

MLS Violations: Failure to follow procedures as outlined in this section is categorized as a “minor” MLS compliance violation and subject to a $50 minimum fine as outlined in Section 7 and 7.1

Section 4.2 Sold Signs

Prior to closing, only the sold sign of the listing broker may be placed on a property, unless the listing broker authorizes the cooperating (selling) broker to post such a sign. (Amended 4/96)

Post-closing a sold sign may remain on the property if the agent has received approval from the new owner and submitted a letter, email, or agreement from the owner to the MLS.

MLS Violations: Failure to follow procedures as outlined in this section is categorized as a “minor” MLS compliance violation and subject to a $50 minimum fine as outlined in Section 7 and 7.1