Take Charge of Listing Control & Privacy

New Bright listing entry options give you more control over how your listings are shared, simplifying compliance and helping you better accommodate your sellers’ privacy preferences.

October 07,  2026

Bright MLS

As of October 20, Bright has added new listing entry options designed to put more listing control into your hands. An extension of the new rules and policy updates we launched in July, these additions are designed to simplify compliance and give you granular privacy controls to protect your clients’ peace of mind. Take a closer look below.

Screenshot of the Registered listing entry option in Bright Listing Management

Registered: A Convenient, No-Marketing Listing Designation

Under Bright’s listing entry rules, agents have two calendar days from a signed listing agreement to enter a listing into the MLS. To stay compliant while accommodating real-world timeline shifts, Bright has introduced an additional listing designation called Registered for properties that are not ready for public exposure. This entry option allows you to:

  • Safely park signed contracts in Bright within the two-day window without triggering public marketing or exposure.
  • Seamlessly transition to a standard or Office Exclusive listing once your seller is ready for public promotion.

Granular Image & Detail Control: Protecting Seller Privacy

Client privacy preferences vary, and Bright empowers you to accommodate them at every level. You can now choose to hide the following listing details from public websites at the request of your sellers:

  • Individual listing photos (for example, potentially sensitive images like children’s bedrooms)
  • Price history
  • Specific property features

Credit for Office Exclusive Listings

To ensure compliance and accurate data reporting, Bright now provides credit for listings that are fully published as Office Exclusives (OEs) through Bright Listing Management.

  • New Office Exclusive listings: As of October 20, credit is automatically applied once the Office Exclusive listing status changes to Closed.
  • Historical Office Exclusive listings: Retroactive credit will be applied to published Office Exclusives dating back to the launch of that status on January 20, 2024. This historical update is expected to be fully processed by mid-November.
Learn More About Office Exclusive Credit

Video Tutorials

Start with the quick start video, then dive into step-by-step how-tos.

Registered Listings

Privacy & Distribution Controls

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Resources & Tools

Use these quick references to choose the right listing path for every seller and put your new options to work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Registered Listings

Why did you add the Registered option?

Bright’s rules state a listing must be entered in the MLS within 2 calendar days of a signed listing agreement. Registered makes it easy to stay compliant with the listing entry timeline by entering listings that are not ready for public exposure or marketing. Whether the client needs 2 days or 3 months to prepare the property, the Registered option notifies Bright that the listing exists and holds that listing until you’re ready to convert it to a standard listing.

How is Registered different from a draft listing?

A draft listing can be created for any number of reasons. It does not necessarily mean a signed contract is in place. Registered is an official designation indicating that a signed contract is in place but the listing is not yet ready to be marketed.

Is Registered a status?

Registered is not a status. It is a listing entry option that notifies Bright a listing contract exists.

Can I market the property in Registered?

Registered is a zero-marketing designation. If you are ready to market the property, enter a standard listing or an Office Exclusive listing, based on your client’s needs and request.

Who can see my Registered listings?

Registered listings are only visible to the listing agent and their broker within Bright Listing Management. They are not available to the larger MLS community.

Can I continue to build out my listing in Registered, or do I need to convert it?

You can build out content in a Registered listing, similar to a draft listing. Click Edit and Add More Details to do this in a Registered listing. Only select Convert when you are ready to move the listing to a full standard or Office Exclusive option.

Can I share my Registered listing with my office or other agents?

Registered is a zero-marketing designation. If you are ready to share the listing with a broader audience, convert it to a standard listing.

Will the listing convert to a standard listing on the Planned Conversion Date?

No. The Planned Conversion Date does not automatically change a Registered listing. It simply notes the planned date the listing may convert and be ready for marketing.

Is price required, and will the price history appear when I convert to a standard listing?

Price is required in Registered. The history of price changes made while the listing is in Registered will not appear when you move the listing to a standard listing.

Privacy Controls

What specific details can be hidden from public view?

At the seller’s explicit direction, agents can hide individual sensitive photos (such as children’s bedrooms), price history, price details, and specific property features from public websites.

Can photos or details be hidden without the seller’s permission?

No. These granular privacy settings are meant to be used specifically as directed by your sellers to match their individual privacy preferences.

Learn More About Your New Options

Wondering how these updates benefit you? Sign up for a live webinar with the Bright training team to explore the new options, review other recent Bright policy updates, and get your questions answered.

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