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New Rules Changes  

Effective Date:  October 15, 2025

            1:  Rule Change From 72 Hours to 3 Calendar Days

2:  Rule Change From 24 Hours to 1 Business Day

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Hive MLS is committed to keeping our marketplace accurate, timely, and easy to understand. To support this, two important rule changes have been approved and will go into effect on October 15, 2025.

Rule Change From 72 Hours to 3 Calendar Days
    Hive MLS Rules and Regulations:  MLS Rules and Regulations -download pdf  

        Sections 1: Listing Procedures
        Section 2.5: Reporting Sales to the Service
        Section 2.5.1: Reporting Pending Sales 

        Old Rule: Listings and status changes had to be entered within 72 hours. This was roughly the same as 3 days but excluded weekends and holidays.

                 - Example: A listing signed on Friday could be entered as late as Wednesday, or Thursday if Monday was a holiday.

        New Rule: New Listings must be entered within 3 calendar days of obtaining all necessary signatures.  Sales Closings, final prices, pending status which included pending         with showings must be entered within 3 calendar days.  A calendar day is any full 24-hour day shown on the calendar; this includes weekdays, weekends, and holidays         ending at midnight.

                - Example: A listing signed on Friday must be entered by Monday at midnight, even if Monday is a holiday.  New Listings, Sales Closings, Final Sale Prices, and Pending                     status changes including Pending with Showings. 

        Why the Change?  This change makes the timeline simpler, more consistent, and ensures listings are entered quickly so everyone has access to the most accurate data.

Rule Change From 24 Hours to 1 Business Day

    Hive MLS Rules and Regulations:  MLS Rules and Regulations -download pdf  

        Rule Change From 24 Hours to 1 Business Day 

                Section 1.4:  Change of Status of Listings

                Section 2.6:  Reporting Resolutions of Contingencies


        Old Rule: If you make a change to a listing which include Price, Active Back on Market, Coming Soon, Delayed Marketing, Withdrawal, Hold, and Cancelled had to be made         within 24 hours.


        New Rule: These changes must now be entered within 1 business day.  A business day is defined as Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and postal holidays.

                Example:  A price change received on Friday must be updated by Monday at midnight.


        Why the Change? This update makes the rule clearer, easier to follow, and ensures consistency across all listings.

Rules and Regulations

In the bustling hive of real estate, Hive MLS serves as the queen, guiding agents and brokers through the intricate dance of transactions. Just as bees follow a precise set of rules to create honey, our one set of rules and regulations ensure that every detail of listings and deals is meticulously managed. By fostering collaboration and transparency, we empower you to navigate the market with confidence. Our goal is to make the hive thrive, ensuring that the MLS remains your most valuable resource, buzzing with opportunities and insights that help you flourish. 

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MLS Rules and Regulations -download pdf  

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