ORIENTATION

Section 17 – Orientation Program:

Multiple listing services may, as a matter or local discretion, require applicants for MLS participation and licensees, users, (including licensed or certified appraisers) affiliated with an MLS participant who have access to and use of MLS-generated information to complete an orientation program of no more than eight (8) classroom hours devoted to the MLS rules and regulations, computer training related to MLS information entry and retrieval, and the operation of the MLS within sixty (60) days after access has been provided. Participants and subscribers may also be required, at the discretion of the MLS, to complete additional training of not more than four (4) classroom hours in any (12) twelve month period when deemed necessary by the MLS to familiarize participants and subscribers with system changes or enhancements and/or changes to MLS rules or policies. Participants and subscribers must be given the opportunity to complete any mandated additional training remotely.

(A) In the event a Participant and/or Subscriber do not renew MLS subscription, terminates the MLS subscription before the expired date, or was granted a waiver, the orientation program shall not be waived if the individual requests to re-apply for subscription to the MLS after (6) six months from the occurrence.      

Section 17.1 Orientation Documents:

All governing documents, guides, & forms for the SCCMLS shall be retrievable through Daily Functions in the MLS system. Documents shall be updated quarterly or sooner if deemed necessary, as a means to provide Participants to abide by Rules:   

(1) Code of Ethics

(2) Arizona Department of Real Estate Law Book

(3) The Santa Cruz County Rules and Regulations

(4) SCCMLS Bylaws

(5) The New Member Orientation

(6) SCCMLS Do’s & Don’ts Policy and Compliances

(7) SCCMLS Penalty Policy

(8) MLS System User Guides