The Delayed listing status is in place to give sellers additional time to prepare their homes for showings. A property can be in Delayed status for up to 21 days. You can extend the start showing date if it does not exceed 21 days, but you can’t make a listing Active before the date indicated in Flexmls. You must contact Metro MLS (admin@metromls.com) to have the date adjusted.
A listing must be entered as Delayed from the start and requires the seller’s consent.
Additional Reminders for Delayed Listings
- No showings, such as agent previews, broker opens or public showings, can occur when a property is Delayed.
- Delayed listings are not included in subscriptions, IDX feeds and third-party syndication feeds.
- The listing agent can’t use Delayed status to create a pocket listing or circumvent other MLS policies or rules.
We have a Delayed listing status information page and a guide on entering a listing as Delayed available for members. If you entered the property as Active and it should be Delayed, withdraw it immediately. Then, copy the listing and add it as a new listing with the Delayed status set. Please contact Metro MLS (admin@metromls.com) to have the withdrawn listing removed.