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What is the MLS?
The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is
a local database that advertises
properties for sale to licensed real
estate agents. Each area has a distinct
MLS that is utilized by local real
estate agents and is only accessible to
these agents. Once listed on your local
MLS, your property may feed (depending
on area) to several national real estate
websites, such as Realtor.com. The
exposure you receive on the MLS is
tremendous! (Thousands of real estate
agents through your local MLS and
millions of potential buyers through the
internet.)
How does the Flat Fee MLS package
work?
We work with a licensed real estate
agent to list your property on your
local MLS for six months. Once listed in
the MLS, you will be responsible for
showings, additional marketing & open
houses. The broker acts as your listing
agent, but does not collect a commission
(in some cases). By default, their name
and phone number will appear on your MLS
listing as well as any real estate
websites, such as Realtor.com. If a
broker brings you a buyer and you accept
an offer you will need to pay them a
commission. All commission is
negotiable, but the average is around
2.5-3.5% and will need to be stated up
front upon entering the MLS.
How do I add photos to my property
listing?
First log in under the Modify Your
Listing section of the home page. Choose
“edit” and scroll down to the Add Photos
sections. To begin uploading your
photos, click on the BROWSE button.
Choose your image file from the pop up
box, and click on open. Repeat this
process for as many as 12 photos. All
photos submitted to FREE MLX.com must be
saved as jpg. (JPEG) format, and can be
no larger than 400x300 pixels. You are
able to email any and all photos
to:photos@FREE MLX.com. We will be happy
to add them for you at no extra charge.
Adding photos can also be done during
Step 4 of the listing process.
(Do not send more than 8
photos. It is the owner’s responsibility
to number the photos 1-8 to ensure the
photos are added properly.)
How do I make changes to my MLS
listing?
All changes to the MLS must be done
by the listing agent and will need to be
submitted in writing. Please email
changes to:info@FREE MLX.com or fax to
305-275-6619
How do I add an open house to my
listing?
You may email or fax us your open
house date and time to be uploaded to
your listing. Please send these requests
by Thursday at 12pm EST for it to be
added for that upcoming weekend.
When will my MLS listing post on
Realtor.com?
In most areas, your MLS listing will
feed through to Realtor.com within 3-5
business days after being active in the
MLS. Realtor.com pulls limited
information from the MLS and sometimes
takes a few days to pull the photo. The
listing agent has no control over how
long it takes to feed through to
Realtor.com. Please note - Realtor.com
is not available for our MLS listings in
Oregon and Wisconsin.
May I cancel my MLS listing early?
Yes, you may cancel your MLS listing
at anytime during the 6 month listing
period.
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