What is the MLS?
MLS
stands for Multiple Listing Service. The
MLS is a database of homes and properties
for sale that are represented by real estate
agents. There are over 800 MLSs in the USA.
Many cities or towns have there own MLS.
However, when people think of the MLS, they
think of Realtor.com. Realtor.com's
MLS database contains millions of properties
from the more than 800 local MLS databases.
Can
I advertise my For Sale by Owner Property
on the MLS?
As
a For Sale by Owner listing, you cannot
advertise on the MLS or Realtor.com without
a real estate agent. In order to list your
home on the MLS, you need to use a third-party
company who has negotiated with local Real
Estate Agents to post listings on the MLS.
There are hundreds of companies on the Internet
who claim to offer this service. We recommend
ForSalebyOwner.com's MLS service.
With
MLS listing services available in all 50
States, at ForSalebyOwner.com you can create
National
Real Estate Listings without the Commissions!
MLS
Facts:
Over
75% of all properties sold in the US are
as a result of MLS listing exposure.
Realtor.com
receives nearly 5 million monthly visitors.
That's a lot exposure for your home for
sale.
MLS
listed properties (for sale by owner or
not) sell faster and for more money than
properties not listed on the MLS.
Being listed in MLS means all local Realtors
can find your home in their MLS database.
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