Flexible options that adapt to how you work
Real estate moves fast, and your business needs tools that can keep up. That’s the Bright Advantage. We’ve designed our policies from the ground up to give you and your sellers more choice, more control, and unparalleled flexibility over how properties are marketed. We are proud to be the most flexible MLS in the country because we firmly believe that you—not the system—should decide how to best serve your clients.
More control, more choices.
- Active, Coming Soon, or Office Exclusive: Multiple listing options give your sellers the flexibility to choose the approach that best fits their needs and priorities.
- Unlimited “Coming Soon” Status: Take all the time you need. Pre-market the property to build buyer buzz while your seller prepares for showings. Days on Market (DOM) does not accrue, and price history stays hidden.
- “Internet No” Control: Keep listing data off consumer websites and apps for clients who demand discretion, while remaining fully compliant with the MLS.
- Freedom to Publicly Market: Any listing can be publicly marketed from day one, as long as it is entered into the MLS.
Rules updates based on your feedback
Bright has rolled out a newly streamlined rulebook with clearer listing-entry guidelines, more marketing flexibility, and stronger protections around broker data.
- The Bright disclosure form is no longer required.
- All listings must be entered within 2 days of signing a listing agreement.
- Display rules and data licensing requirements have been modernized to give brokers more control.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Coming Soon period and what is and isn't allowed during that time? + −
You have an unlimited amount of time for your listing in Coming Soon in Bright. In that status, you can premarket the property while your seller prepares for showings. Showings are not allowed in Coming Soon.
What does the "Internet No" option mean? + −
Internet No allows you to decide when a listing will be distributed on IDX and other public websites. By selecting this option you can control the number of days on sites and whether pricing information is shared publicly while you test out the listing.
Why should brokers use pre-market activity inside the MLS instead of on a portal directly? + −
The MLS allows for controlled distribution of information among peers. You can test price or other pre-market activity without it being sent to millions of people.
Who do I contact if I have questions about compliance? + −
Our Accuracy & Policy team is available Monday through Friday. Visit BrightMLS.com/Support for more information.