CARETS  Data Integrity Standards

June 15, 2009

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Reflected Changes in the Revised

CARETS Data Integrity Standards

Starting November 1, 2009

DO NOT put the word “vacant” in Public Remarks. We have a separate field for that. 

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DO NOT put the word “vacant” in Public Remarks. We have a separate field for that.  The word “vacant” may be used to describe the property in a Lots & Land listing.

A minimum of one (1) photograph/rendering of the property must be entered into the MLS within five (5) calendar days of the listing entry date. 

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This requirement does not apply to a listing that is canceled prior to the 5-day entry period expiring.

A minimum of one (1) photograph/rendering of the property must be entered into the MLS within five (5) calendar days of the listing entry date. 

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The mandatory photo requirement was modified to mandate at least one photo of the exterior of the structure with the exception of Lots & Land listings as Lots & Land typically do not have structures.

Marketing Remarks or Property Description – This area should only be used to describe the property’s physical and aesthetic characteristics, the things that might make a buyer want to look more closely at the property, specific terms to or exclusions from a sale (or lease), or legally required statements.  A description of the Type of Sale is allowable

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A description of the Type of Sale is allowable