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How do i get house on MLS?

How do i get my house listed on the MLS if i want to sell it
Asked By Marc B. | Slidell, LA | 1505 views | Selling | Updated 3 years ago
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Amanda Courtney

REP Realty Group

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You cannot do it yourself. The MLS is a private database reserved for licensed agents.
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Marty & Abby Champagne

RE/MAX Market Place

(58)

If you list with an agent you will be on MLS.
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Steven Hunt

Real Broker NY LLC

(40)

A Real Estate Agent can help you list your home on the MLS
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Jamie Merwin

ZMD REALTY

This is one of the benefits of hiring a licensed real estate agent. One of the first things they will do is list your home on the MLS (after it has been properly cleaned & decluttered, & professional photos taken) Give me a call or shoot me a text if you have any other questions!
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Al Maxwell

eXp Realty

(60)

Call a good Realtor
Antonio Cousin

Service 1st Real Estate

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To place a home on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service), the property must be listed through a licensed real estate broker or agent who belongs to the local MLS.

Homeowners cannot directly add properties to the MLS themselves because access is restricted to licensed professionals who are members of that system.

You typically have two main options:

1. List the home with a real estate agent.
This is the most common approach. The agent enters the property into the MLS, arranges professional photos, markets the home online, schedules showings, and negotiates with buyers.

2. Use a flat-fee MLS service.
Some brokerages offer a limited service where they place the home on the MLS for a fixed fee while the owner handles showings and negotiations. This option still requires a licensed broker to submit the listing.

Once a property is placed on the MLS, it is automatically syndicated to many major websites such as Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, and hundreds of brokerage websites. That exposure is one reason MLS listings tend to attract more buyers.

After working in real estate for many years, I have seen that the MLS is still the primary marketplace where buyers’ agents search for homes, which is why getting a property listed there is so important when selling.

If you are considering selling, a short consultation with a local agent can help you decide whether a full-service listing or a flat-fee MLS option makes the most sense for your situation.
Lorraine Anastasio

Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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Hi Marc, When you List your home with a Realtor your home will be posted on the MLS and many other websites. Make sure your Realtor uses a professional photographer so that your home is presented in the best possible light!
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Yolanda Mullins

The Heritage Group Real Estate Co.

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The MLS is a service that agents pay and subscribe to. If you are wanting to sell your home yourself, you cannot list it on the MLS. You will need to hire a real estate agent to list your home on the MLS.

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