Frequently Asked Questions

Here is a list of our most frequently asked questions. If your questions are not listed here, please reach out to help@89realty.com 

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MLS stands for Multiple Listing Service, a private database that real estate professionals use to share information about properties for sale: 
 
 
    • Purpose
      MLSs help real estate agents and brokers find cooperative brokers to sell properties, and find available listings for prospective buyers. 
       
       
    • Benefits
      MLSs benefit everyone who participates in them by: 
       
       
        • Leveling the playing field: MLSs facilitate cooperation between competitors. 
           
           
        • Providing maximum exposure: Real estate professionals can offer their selling clients maximum exposure. 
           
           
       
    • Providing a complete view: Buying clients get a complete view of what’s on the housing market. 
       
       
  • How it works
    Real estate professionals in a local area create, maintain, and pay for the MLS. Real estate agents and brokers use software to access and search the listings. 
     
     
  • Existence worldwide
    MLSs exist in countries across the world, coming in different forms and names, but generally with a similar concept.
There are several benefits to listing your home through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), including: 
 
 
  • Increased exposure
    MLS listings are widely viewed by buyers and real estate agents, which can help you sell your home faster and for a higher price. 
     
     
  • Levels the playing field
    The MLS allows small and large brokerages to compete with each other, giving buyers access to a larger pool of properties. 
     
     
  • Consolidates information
    The MLS consolidates information about properties for sale in one place, making it easier for buyers to find what they’re looking for. 
     
     
  • Works with real estate agents
    Real estate agents often use the MLS to find homes for their clients, so they’re more likely to show and sell homes listed on an MLS. 
     
     
  • Syncs with real estate websites
    MLS listings sync to many real estate websites, so buyers can view them on a variety of sites.

The majority of homes sold are sold through the MLS. The MLS provides an advantage by using its network to reach  and connect buyers, sellers and everyone that uses it.

No. Due to the complicated nature of Commercial Properties, it would be best to work locally with an expert in this matter.

A realtor is a licensed real estate professional who assists clients with buying and selling properties, while a Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is a database of properties for sale in a specific region: 
 
 
  • Realtor
    A realtor is a licensed real estate professional who helps clients buy and sell properties. They advise clients on prices, mortgages, and market conditions, and they generate lists of properties for sale or rent. Realtors must be members of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and meet specific requirements that vary by state. 
     
     
  • MLS
    An MLS is a database of properties for sale in a specific region. Real estate agents pay membership dues to access the MLS, which contains listing details like photos, square footage, and features of the properties. Only licensed real estate agents can post properties on the MLS. 
     
     
The concept of an MLS dates back to the late 1800s, when real estate agents would meet to share information about properties they had for sale. The National Association of Real Estate Exchanges (the organization that later became the National Association of Realtors) endorsed the use of this system by all agents in 1908.

Yes, with some conditions. You have 14 days after placing an order to request a refund, if you have not signed and returned your Listing Agreement and your property has not been listed on the MLS. If you meet those qualifications, you will be refunded your listing fee amount. Once the listing process has been completed by the broker, you can request to cancel your listing on the MLS, but the listing fee is non-refundable. 

Yes, your contact information will be listed on the MLS. This is that agents can contact you directly for showings. In some cases, your broker may also be able to post your email address. On public websites, such as Realtor.com or Zillow.com, only the broker’s contact information is allowed to be displayed. The reason for this is because the MLS has rules about what information is allowed to be syndicated to 3rd party websites. Neither you, nor your broker can do anything about this, and these rules are strictly enforced.

You are no longer required by the MLS to offer a Buyer’s Agent commission. It’s up to each seller if and what compensation you wish to extend to a Buyer’s Agent. With the current housing market, selling a home might be tough, and offering compensation through a concession might help. If a seller chooses to offer Buyer’s Agent Compensation, ListWithFreedom will advertise the amount on our website and will communicate the same to agents upon request via phone, email, and/or text.

Buyer’s Agents might call to ask how much you’re willing to pay them. It’s a good idea to let them know you’re open to offering compensation as part of the deal through concessions.

But be careful if an agent asks you to sign a Compensation Agreement before you get an offer. It’s better not to sign this agreement too early because it can limit your ability to negotiate later.

If you sell your home to a buyer that is not represented by a broker or agent, then you pay no buyer’s agent compensation.

You have the ability to sell your home on your own with no buyer’s agent. If you select a buyer without the help of an agent, you will only pay our compliance fee.

You can cancel the listing at any time by submitting a request through our website.  As long as there is not a contract pending on the property involving a buyer who was procured by a cooperating broker. There are no termination fees or other penalties, even if you cancel before the expiration date. However, no refunds will be provided after your property has been listed.

Yes. In addition to the MLS, your home will also be listed on all the websites that buyers visit when seeking a home.

Specific websites vary depending on syndication feeds from the local MLS. These internet listings will give you national exposure to all home buyers. Since hundreds of people move to other states daily, this exposure can be a vital component in selling your home quickly and for the best price.

Independent websites will obtain your listing directly from the MLS or a 3rd party syndication feed. Keep in mind that they pick up whatever they wish from your MLS listing to publish on their website. Thus, we have no control over these independent websites and we cannot change or edit their content.

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