CRMLS Listing Status Definitions
This Quick Reference Guide provides you with a list of listing statuses and their definitions. Please note that any updates to a listing’s status must be reported to the MLS or input into the MLS database within (2) business days of the change. Failure to report or input the change within (2) business days will result in a status violation. Please refer to Section 10 of the CRMLS Rules and Regulations for more information.
ACTIVE (A) A valid listing contract exists and no offer (with or without contingencies) has been accepted. Marketing and Advertising as defined in Rule 7.9 is permitted.
ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT (U) Offer accepted and either: 1) seller requests that property remain in an On-Market status and is looking for back-up offers, or; 2) the sale is subject to court or other third -party approval. Marketing and Advertising as defined in Rule 7.9 is permitted.
CANCELED (K) The listing agreement has been canceled.
CLOSED (S) Closed should be used when escrow has closed or a property has been leased.
COMING SOON (C) A valid listing contract exists, and no offer has been accepted. The Listing Broker is in possession of a seller signed instruction to submit the listing as “Coming Soon”. Marketing and Advertising as defined in Rule 7.9 is permitted and shall include language that the property is “Coming Soon” and shall include the date the property will become Active. The property is not available for showings consistent with Rule 9.3.
EXPIRED (X) The listing agreement has expired. The time frame of the existing listing contract has run out.
HOLD (H) A valid listing contract exists, and no offer has been accepted. The Listing Broker is in possession of a seller written instruction to submit the listing as “Hold” This instruction may be due to various reasons such as multiple quality offers already received, repairs, illness, guests, etc. Marketing and Advertising as defined in Rule 7.9 is permitted. The property is not available for showings consistent with Rule 9.3.
LEASED (L) The property has been leased.
PENDING (P) The seller has accepted an offer and is not soliciting offers through the MLS. Any Marketing or Advertising of the property while in Pending status will not be considered a violation of Rule 7.9.
REGISTERED (R) A valid listing contract exists, and no offer has been accepted. The listing will not be disseminated or displayed to any Cooperating Brokers. The property is not being Marketed or Advertised as those terms are defined in Rule 7.9.
SOLD Escrow has closed.
WITHDRAWN STATUS (W) A valid listing contract is in effect. However, the property is no longer being marketed and as such no Marketing or Advertising shall occur consistent with Rule 7.9.
Updated April 2021