Coming Soon Status: Then vs Now Revised 07.2026
Feature / Policy | April 2026 | NEW ( *June **August 2026 ) |
MLS Status Type | Optional status | Optional status |
Max Duration | Unlimited duration (within term of the initial listing agreement) | * 30 days MAX; cannot exceed 30 days |
Showings Allowed | Yes. 1:1 showing with brokers and clients are allowed. | No. No in-person showings of any kind during Coming Soon status. |
IDX & 3rd Party Syndication | Syndicated to IDX and 3rd party sites, unless Agent opt-out of Publish to Internet. | Same as April 2026: syndicated to IDX and third-party sites, unless agent opts out (Publish to Internet = NO) |
Open Houses & Broker Tours | Not allowed; Add/Edit disabled until Active. | Not allowed; Add/Edit disabled until Active. |
DOMLS Accrual | DOMLS resets at Active. | Resets in MLS upon going Active |
Price History Visibility | Price history resets upon going Active. | Price history resets upon going Active. |
Status Reversal Allowed | Cannot revert to Coming Soon after status change. | Cannot revert to Coming Soon after status change. |
Offers & Status Options | Offers can be presented. Can go directly to Pending without becoming Active. | Offers may be presented and accepted during Coming Soon, provided that no showings are allowed. Listing may move directly to Pending without first becoming Active. |
Required Disclosure | Appendix F - Seller Instruction and Certification must be signed and retained in agent/brokerage files. | Appendix F - Seller Instruction and Certification must be signed and retained in agent/brokerage files. |
Photo Required | Yes. Front exterior image within 72 hours | Yes. Front exterior image within 72 hours |
Authorization to Exclude (MLSA/Appendix E) | Only required if excluded before MLS submission | Only required if excluded before MLS submission |
Public Marketing | Allowed if listing is in MLS (aligns with NAR policy) | Allowed if listing is in MLS; any Start Showing Date should align with the auto-conversion rule |
BBO Access | Allowed for broker owned listings only | Allowed for broker owned listings only |
VOW Display | VOW enabled | VOW enabled |
* Status Auto-Convert | No | ** Yes - automatically updates to Active on day 31 or on the "Start Showing Date", whichever comes first. |
Coming Soon Policy changes effective June 2026.
**The SDMLS Paragon platform programming in process (implementation ETA early August 2026). Plan and advise accordingly re: 30- day Max and Active status auto conversion.
Revised 07.2026
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