This service allows you to list your home on multiple sites online, increasing the chance that a potential buyer will see it. However, as of 2024, only real estate agents are able to list homes on an MLS. You may be interested in a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) sale.
The MLS® system gives unmatched exposure to properties for sale. Simply, if you're selling your home, a listing on MLS® will be shared with the broadest distribution possible. On the other side, if you're buying a home, MLS® also has you covered with access to the largest pool of homes to choose from.
MLS access is only available to licensed real estate agents and brokers and is designed to safeguard sensitive details like sellers' and buyers' personal information, security codes, and showing schedules. This exclusivity also stems from the financial costs associated with maintaining the MLS.
You're not required to hire a real estate agent to sell your home in California. But selling without one involves a lot of work and a big time commitment. While selling by owner spares you from paying the commission of a seller's agent, you'll still be responsible for the buyer's agent's commission.