CCBR MLS Rules
The Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Board of REALTORS (CCBR) MLS is considered a ‘sub-board’ in the Upstate New York Real Estate Information Services LLC (UNYREIS) MLS database in Rochester. UNYREIS is a founding partner in the New York State Alliance of MLSs (NYSAMLSs).
- The NYSAMLSs Matrix database includes listings from 11 MLSs as follows:
- Upstate New York Real Estate Information Services (UNYREIS) in Rochester, NY including data from MLS Partners at Chautauqua-Cattaraugus, Elmira-Corning, Ithaca, McKean PA and Otsego-Delaware MLSs
- Central New York Information Services (CNYIS) in Syracuse, NY including Cortland County, Jefferson-Lewis and Mohawk Valley MLSs
- Western New York Real Estate Information Service (WNYREIS) in Buffalo, NY.
These policies apply to the NYSAMLS’s Multiple Listing Service. Red text indicates new or updated language:
- NYS Alliance MLS Rules Summary of Changes *Effective 02/01/2025* (2 pages)
- NYS Alliance MLS Rules for CCBR *Effective 02/01/2025* (23 pages)
- CCBR MLS Fees/Fines - Appendix A
Comp Only Listings
Reporting Non-MLS Sales for Comparable Purposes Only (Comp Only) is allowed within 30 days of closing, however, only MLS staff may finalize the status as Sold in the MLS.
- Directions for Entering Listings for Selling-Buyers Agent Credit Only - CCBR (05/2024)
- Authorization to Enter Comparable Sale Into MLS (CCBR)
Delayed Showing and Negotiation
Provide the completed form as an attachment to the listing at the same time the listing is entered into the MLS; Include the date(s) upon which showings and negotiations, and/or negotiations begin in the Private and Public Remarks sections of the listing.
Note that if you are delaying showings, then you must also delay negotiations.
Clear Cooperation Rule
- Clear Cooperation Rollout Overview *Rev. 02/26/2020*
- Clear Cooperation Rollout Q&A *Rev. 02/26/2020*
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