MLS stands for “Multiple Listing Service,” which is a computerized database of virtually all of the homes for sale in a specific area.

When a real estate agent lists a property for sale, they pay a fee to list that home in the MLS system. The MLS is the No. 1 resource used by buyers (through their agents) to locate homes. Real estate agents use the MLS system on a daily basis usually as their only source of real estate availability.

The MLS provides a surprising amount of detail, and includes the address; size of the lot; number of bedrooms and bathrooms; extra rooms such as a den, family room, formal dining room, or enclosed patio; amenities such as a fireplace, hot tub, pool, kitchen features, new carpet and drapes; capacity of garage; age of home; all room sizes; real estate taxes; and, of course, the asking price and terms. In addition to the homes currently available, it also contains sales history as well.

The MLS is more than a system that lists properties, it’s an aid to both buyers and sellers, and is a definite asset to consumers when it comes to real estate.

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