4 Things That will Help Explain the MLS

“What is an MLS, anyway?”

As a realtor, the MLS is just second nature to me but many unfamiliar with real estate commonly ask “What is an MLS, anyway?”

1. The MLS gives buyers the best picture of available properties.

In today’s real estate landscape, consumers have more choice and access to information than ever before. That doesn’t mean that the information consumers see online is current, accurate, or complete. The MLS stands out as the platform that provides access to the best picture of what’s on the market.

While searching online you may be bombarded with noise about homes: advertisements, online listing portals, even word-of-mouth rumors. That’s why using a TRG Realtor can be so valuable. As an MLS user, I can cut through the static and provide data you can trust.

2. The MLS gives sellers exposure to professionals like nothing else.

When a seller puts their listing in the MLS, their home goes in front of nearly every professional currently working with active buyers in the MLS’s coverage area. It’s not just about getting the most eyeballs on a listing – it’s about getting the right ones. While popular sites cater to curiosity, listing in an MLS is the surest way to reach buyers serious about closing.

In addition to the MLS our team push listing data to online portals, RE/MAXX websites, the TRG website & social media. Our clients have the widest available array of options for getting the word out about their listing.

3. The MLS keeps data reliable, compliant, and safe.

The MLS is more than just a place to find listings. It’s also a self-regulating institution. When you see a listing in the MLS, you trust that it contains accurate information and complies with the MLS rules and regulations. That’s why many MLSs have compliance departments. Their job is to respond to reports of policy violations as soon as possible and enforce those policies when necessary. MLS rules and regulations exist so that you can have confidence that everyone is playing by the rules.

4. The MLS is a community.

The MLS isn’t just for real estate professionals. It is real estate professionals. The rules the MLS operates by, the decisions it makes, the regulations it enforces: all are guided by real estate professionals.