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Anyone who has even a passing interest in the real estate market has
seen or heard the term 'MLS®.' But few consumers know
exactly what MLS® is, or understand the important role it
plays in the real estate industry.
The Multiple Listing Service
(MLS) is a member based service, paid for by the REALTOR®
members of the local real estate Board. The MLS® mark
symbolizes the cooperation among REALTORS® to effect the
purchase and sale of real estate, and is much more than a database of
property information. The MLS® service makes the real
estate industry unique by encouraging a high degree of cooperation
among salespeople.
Whether you're buying or selling, the MLS® system is an
indispensable tool for your REALTOR®.
The MLS®
advantage for sellers
When selling your
home, by choosing to use the MLS® service, through your
REALTOR®,
your property gets maximum marketing exposure to all other
members of the local Board. You'll have REALTORS®
everywhere trying to find a buyer for your property. It is the MLS®
computer system that will provide other members of the real estate
Board with detailed information about your property.
The MLS®
advantage for buyers
If you are buying a property, the MLS® system is a valuable
research tool for your REALTOR®. They'll input the criteria
you want and generate a list of all properties that meet your needs.
These homes might be listed by other REALTORS® from five or
ten other companies - to your REALTOR®, it doesn't matter.
Their goal is to help you find the property you want. The MLS®
system supplements the in-depth knowledge the REALTOR® has
of the neighbourhood and current market conditions to help you make a
wise buying decision.
For more information about
MLS visit:
http://portal.realtorlink.ca:80/content/realtor_mls/services.htm |
