Multiple Listing Service

If it weren't for the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), we'd probably still be employing a town crier to let people know about homes for sale.

In some areas, limited information about currently listed properties is available to the general public who "surf" the Internet--certainly a wave of the future that is picking up momentum daily.

In many areas, complete information on homes for sale is available only to REALTORS. via local or regional MLS networks. A few real estate agents choose not to use its service--a real loss, I think, since they cannot hear our modern "town crier's" news about listings in our area.

When a new listing appears on the MLS, real estate professionals throughout the area are notified of the home's availability. The MLS provides information on how to set up showings as well as information about the property; details include address, price, sq. ft., number of bedrooms and baths, room sizes, garage/parking, and lot size or acreage, etc.

If you're listing your home, count on two things to occur when it is included on the MLS:
1. Since your home is advertised to many real estate agents, it's likely that another real estate agent will sell your home.
2. Expect to see even the most efficient town crier looking for work. The MLS is that good!

Thinking of buying or selling? I'll be happy to show you how I use the MLS as a part of a comprehensive program to help you achieve your goals.