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.
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.
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.
MLS API makes it possible to make data calls for MLS listings automatically, and integrate this feed on any platform. With this solution, you have the power to control the complete integration of your IDX, from search functionality and design to the platform you want to use.
The obvious first reason is that they know the area. Not just from the perspective of someone who has worked there or sold some houses there. A local realtor will know the businesses in the area as well as the schools. They will know the best dog parks and the special places where the locals like to hang out.
Agents operating in your local neighbourhood have a wealth of knowledge when it comes to data like recent sales for comparable homes within your specific area, market trends and property values. This is invaluable when buying or selling.
Local lenders typically are easier to work with and are more available by phone. The big box brokerages typically have a call center and it can cause issues especially if you're in a competitive market.