HUGHESVILLE, Md. -- The following update comes from Bright MLS regarding office exclusive listings:

In January of this year, we introduced the ability to enter and manage Office Exclusives through Bright Listing Management. As of May 1, 2024, this will be the only way to enter and submit your Office Exclusives. The new process will replace the old method of submitting an Office Exclusive Certification form to the Accuracy & Policy Team through Account & Settings.

Brokerages should continue to keep Office Exclusive forms or similar addendums signed by sellers/landlords for their own records.
 

Why the Change?

This update reduces the burden on agents to submit the information to Bright, improves data management, and allows the shift to a standard listing more quickly.

Access to Office Exclusives

Starting May 1, you will not be able to submit new Office Exclusive forms through Account & Settings. While historical reporting from Account & Settings will be available for a time, all Office Exclusives entered in Bright must be tracked and managed through Listing Management.

Office Exclusives entered via the new process will continue to only be available to the listing broker/agent through Bright Listing Management. At this time, these listings are not available in Bright Search for the listing agent.

Brokers, Authorized Signers, and Office Managers will also continue to receive a daily email report notifying you of any new Office Exclusives entered by agents in your brokerage.  This email has been expanded to include all on-market Office Exclusive listings for your office.