Monday, January 16, 2012

Agents Keep Talking About It -- but What is the MLS Anyway?


MLS is an acronym for Multiple Listing Service. The MLS is a private database created by real estate brokers in order to share property information and to offer compensation to other real estate brokers if they bring a buyer for a Seller’s property.

The main purpose of the MLS is to offer compensation to selling brokers.  Because of the nature of the real estate business, it’s important for real estate brokers to cooperate with each other for a successful transaction.  MLS systems facilitate this cooperation.

Sellers benefit from the MLS by increased exposure to their property. The Seller’s listing agent is able to expose the property to buyer’s agents.  Buyers benefit because they can obtain information about all MLS-listed properties while working with only one broker.

The MLS is also a powerful force for competition. It levels the playing field so that the smallest brokerage in town can compete with the biggest multi-state firm.  It means that Buyers and Sellers can work with the professional of their choice, confident that they have access to the largest pool of properties for sale and the largest pool of buyers in the marketplace.
 
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