Coming Soon Status: Showing & Access Policy Update
Effective July 7, 2026 | SDMLS Rules Section 9.3
SDMLS Participants and Subscribers are reminded that under SDMLS Rules Section 9.3, no Participant or Subscriber shall misrepresent the availability of access to show or inspect a listed property. This policy update clarifies showing and access requirements for listings in Coming Soon status.
What's Changing
| 30-Day Maximum Duration Coming Soon status cannot exceed 30 days. Listings automatically update to Active status on Day 31, or on the Start Showing Date — whichever occurs first. |
| No In-Person Showings Properties in Coming Soon status are not available for in-person showings of any kind. The listing must include the date the property will become Active. |
| Open Houses & Broker Tours Prohibited Holding an Open House, or allowing the property to be shown or viewed at a Broker Tour/Caravan, while in Coming Soon status is a violation of this rule. |
This Is a Violation
Misrepresenting the availability of access to show or inspect a Coming Soon listing — including in-person showings, Open Houses, or showings at Broker Tours/Caravans — is a violation of SDMLS Rules Section 9.3.
30-Day Timeline Example
A listing entered into Coming Soon on July 7, 2026 reaches its 30-day limit on August 5, 2026, and must be changed to Active status no later than August 6, 2026 (Day 31).
Note: The Start Showing Date field is currently in development (ETA early August 2026). Coming Soon listings entered prior to 7/7/2026 remain valid temporarily until this field is implemented; however, the No Showings Until Active policy applies to all Coming Soon listings effective 7/7/2026.
Questions about this policy? Contact:
SDMLS Rules: 858-373-4011 | SDMLS Support: 858-373-4010 | rules@sdmls.com
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