This is a list of words/phrases that could violate NAR policy and/or HUD standards (see Part 109 - Fair Housing Advertising) when included in the “Public Remarks” or another “public” field. Acceptability may be determined by context. Words followed by an asterisk (*) can be used in the “Syndication Remarks” field. Promoting the features of the listing and not describing the potential buyer/tenant or the neighborhood may help avoid potential misuse. This list is not all-inclusive.


For a list of Acceptable and Unacceptable Fair Housing Advertising Words and Phrases, please click here.


Restricted from the MLS Compilation


Cooperating Compensation
This includes any reference to or suggestion of cooperating compensation in any field, photo or attachment (or other listing media) per the NAR Settlement and PrimeMLS Rules.


Prohibited Content in Public Remarks per PrimeMLS Rules


Phone numbers*Mention of Listing Office*
Lender Information*Website URLs*
Mention of Agent Bonus*Owner Information*
Mention of Listing Agent*Email addresses*


Other Cautionary Words/Phrases


Blind, noMarried
Colored

Mentally disabled/ill, no

Cripple(d), no/non

Retarded, no

English only

Seasonal workers, no

Impaired, no

SSI, no
Integrated


Nationalities - Including, but not limited to:



AfricanChineseHungarian
IndianIrishItalian
JewishMexicanMexican-American
PhilippinePolishPuerto Rican


Race - Including, but not limited to:


American-IndianAsian
BlackCaucasian
HispanicLatino
White