MIAMI REALTORS® MLS
SEFMLS Office Exclusive
SEFMLS permits office exclusive listings but prohibits all public marketing, including open houses. Sellers must sign the MIAMI-10 authorization form, submitted to mls@miamire.com within 2 business days of the listing agreement. Fines apply for non-compliance. Requirements vary by MLS. Last verified June 7, 2026.
Key Facts
Quick Answer
Office exclusive listings are permitted on SEFMLS, but public marketing is strictly prohibited and sellers must sign the MIAMI-10 authorization form within 2 business days of the listing agreement effective date.
What the MLS Requires
- Seller must sign the MIAMI-10 Seller Authorization Form for Office Exclusive Listings
- Completed MIAMI-10 form must be submitted to SEFMLS at mls@miamire.com within 2 business days of the listing agreement effective date
- No public marketing of any kind is permitted, including yard signs, flyers, digital ads, social media posts, and open houses
- Listing information must not be distributed to other SEFMLS participants or subscribers
- Other MLS Rules and Regulations obligations remain in effect — office exclusive status does not waive other requirements
- Listing broker must retain documentation of seller's written direction to keep the listing off the MLS
What to Do Next
- Have the seller review and sign the MIAMI-10 Seller Authorization Form for Office Exclusive Listings before or at the time of the listing agreement(Required)
- Email the completed MIAMI-10 form to mls@miamire.com within 2 business days of the listing agreement effective date(Required)
- Confirm all marketing activity — including any social media, yard signs, digital ads, and open houses — is suspended for the duration of the office exclusive period(Required)
- Contact the MLS Hotline at 305-468-7067 or mls@miamire.com with compliance questions
Common Scenarios in This MLS
| Scenario | Triggers? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Seller wants property kept entirely off the MLS and off the internet | Triggers | Office exclusive is the appropriate status. MIAMI-10 form required within 2 business days. No IDX, no syndication, no distribution to other participants. |
| Listing broker wants to post a yard sign or social media teaser while in office exclusive status | Doesn't Trigger | All public marketing is prohibited during office exclusive status per Section 6.6 of the R&R. |
| Broker wants to hold an open house for the office exclusive listing | Doesn't Trigger | Public Marketing for open houses is explicitly not permitted per the R&R. |
| Broker wants to share the office exclusive listing only within their own brokerage | Triggers | Intra-brokerage sharing is permitted. The listing may not be distributed to other SEFMLS participants or subscribers. |
| Seller changes their mind and wants the listing entered into the MLS after signing office exclusive authorization | Depends | The listing must then be submitted to SEFMLS within 1 business day of any public marketing, per the Clear Cooperation Policy. Consult mls@miamire.com for withdrawal of the office exclusive authorization. |
| MIAMI-10 form is not submitted within 2 business days of the listing agreement | Triggers | A fine may be imposed per the fine schedule (revised 09/2025). Maximum fine is currently $15,000 but is under review following NAR NXT December 2025 changes. |
Seller wants property kept entirely off the MLS and off the internet
TriggersOffice exclusive is the appropriate status. MIAMI-10 form required within 2 business days. No IDX, no syndication, no distribution to other participants.
Listing broker wants to post a yard sign or social media teaser while in office exclusive status
Doesn't TriggerAll public marketing is prohibited during office exclusive status per Section 6.6 of the R&R.
Broker wants to hold an open house for the office exclusive listing
Doesn't TriggerPublic Marketing for open houses is explicitly not permitted per the R&R.
Broker wants to share the office exclusive listing only within their own brokerage
TriggersIntra-brokerage sharing is permitted. The listing may not be distributed to other SEFMLS participants or subscribers.
Seller changes their mind and wants the listing entered into the MLS after signing office exclusive authorization
DependsThe listing must then be submitted to SEFMLS within 1 business day of any public marketing, per the Clear Cooperation Policy. Consult mls@miamire.com for withdrawal of the office exclusive authorization.
MIAMI-10 form is not submitted within 2 business days of the listing agreement
TriggersA fine may be imposed per the fine schedule (revised 09/2025). Maximum fine is currently $15,000 but is under review following NAR NXT December 2025 changes.
Rules last updated August 21, 2025; system changes live October 14, 2025. MIAMI-10 form dated December 10, 2025 is the current seller authorization form for office exclusives. The $15,000 maximum MLS fine cap is under review per the December 2025 Legal Update (S6). Verify current fine amounts and cap status before publishing. Business days per MIAMI R&R Section 3.2 are Monday–Friday, excluding federal holidays. Compliance contact: mls@miamire.com | MLS Hotline 305-468-7067.
Check Your Compliance
Sources and Last Verified
MIAMI REALTORS MLS Rules and Regulations
"Days on market do not accrue. An Office Exclusive does not relieve the Participant and/or Subscriber from their other obligations in these MLS Rules."
MIAMI REALTORS MLS Rules and Regulations
"There is no public distribution or distribution of the listings to other SEFMLS Participants and Subscribers. Public Marketing for open houses is not permitted."
MIAMI REALTORS MLS Rules and Regulations
"submit to SEFMLS written certification signed by the Owner with their direction not to disseminate the listing in a Seller Authorization Form"
MIAMI-10 Seller Authorization Form: Office Exclusive Listings
"EMAIL A COMPLETED COPY TO MLS@MIAMIRE.COM; within 2 business days of the effective date of the listing agreement"
MIAMI REALTORS MLS Fine Schedule
"Failure to submit valid office Exclusive/Exempt Listing or Syndication opt-out form within 2 business days of signed Listing Agreement (Section 6.6)"