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Frequently
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*Important information about the different
Florida MLS associations, Flat Fee MLS Listings, Realtor.com®
Listings and IDX Listings!
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Florida MLS Questions &
Answers!
What is the MLS (Multiple Listing Service)?
The National Association of Realtor's
(NAR)
Database of Real Estate listings and transaction information, for both
Residential and Commercial Properties. The MLS combines the listings
for® All Properties listed by Realtors in one powerful comprehensive
database. It also distributes all these listing to all
IDX participating websites.
The MLS has information on Active, Pending, Closed, Cancelled & Expired
Listings. It also contains all Property Tax, Owner Information, Sales
& Rental History.
The MLS is the #1 resource used by all Realtors to locate Properties
for their buyers. The MLS is also by far the most powerful & effective
method of marketing Real Estate. Properties being sold "By Owner" do
not appear on the MLS. This puts "By Owners" at a disadvantage; because,
it leaves many potential buyers and agents unaware of those properties.
With the Flat Fee MLS listing, "By Owners" are able to take full advantage
of the MLS without paying high commissions or losing their "By Owner"
status.
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What is the Southeast
Florida Regional MLS? The Southeast Florida Regional
(SEF MLS) is the local Multiple Listing Service for the Southeast
Florida Region. The SEF MLS consist of 4 different Realtor® Associations;
the Realtor
Association of Miami-Dade County, the
Realtor® Association
of Greater Miami and the Beaches, the
Northwestern Dade
Association of Realtors®, the
Realtor® Association
of Greater Ft. Lauderdale and the
South Broward
Board of Realtors. The SEF Shared MLS Database covers Miami-Dade
MLS, Broward MLS and Palm Beach MLS areas. The Southeast Florida Regional
MLS has over 30,000 members, is the second largest MLS in Florida and
ranks 3RD out of 630 MLS's nationwide.
SEF/MLS Rules & Regulations (PDF)
What is the Regional MLS?
The Regional MLS of Florida is the local Multiple Listing Service
for the Upper Palm Beach Region. The RMLS consist of 4 different Realtor®
Associations; the
Realtors
Association of the Palm Beaches, the
Jupiter-Tequesta-Hobe Sound Association of Realtors. the
Realtor® Association of Martin County, and the
St. Lucie Association
of Realtors. The RMLS Shared MLS Database covers Palm Beach MLS,
Martin MLS and St. Lucie MLS Areas. The Florida Regional MLS has over
11,000 members.
RMLS Rule & Regulations
(PDF)
What is the Mid Florida
Regional MLS? The Mid Florida Regional MLS is the local
Multiple Listing Service for the Mid Florida Region. The MFR MLS consist
of 13 different Realtor® Associations; the
Bartow
Association of Realtors®, the
East Polk County Association
of Realtors®, the
Greater Lake County
Association of Realtors®, the
Greater
Orlando Association of Realtors®, the
Greater
Tampa Association of Realtors®, the
Lakeland Association of Realtors®, the
Orlando
Regional Realtor® Association and the
Osceola County
Association of Realtors. New member boards to join the Mid Florida
Regional MLS include: The
Englewood
Area Board of REALTORS®, the
Manatee Association
of REALTORS®, the
Punta Gorda
- Port Charlotte - North Port Association of REALTORS®, the
Sarasota
Association of REALTORS®, and the
Venice Area Board of
REALTORS® The MFR Shared MLS Database covers Hillsborough MLS, Lake
MLS, Orange MLS, Osceola MLS, Polk MLS, Seminole MLS, West Volusia MLS,
Englewood MLS, Manatee MLS, Pinellas MLS, Punta Gorda MLS, Port Charlotte
MLS, North Port MLS, Sarasota MLS and Venice MLS Areas. The Mid Florida
Regional MLS has over 48,000 members and is the largest MLS in Florida.
MFR/MLS
Rules & Regulation (Link)
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Flat Fee MLS
Questions
& Answers!
What is a Flat Fee MLS listing? A flat fee MLS listing
is a "Limited Service" MLS listing; that is provided by a Broker/Realtor®
who is a member of the MLS; to a Seller/Landlord of Real Property; for
a one time flat fee.
What is the difference between a "Flat Fee MLS listing" and
a "Full Service listing"? "Flat Fee MLS listings" are designed
for Savvy Sellers, Investors, Developers, Builders & Landlords, who
have the experience and time to sell or rent "By Owner". The Flat Fee
MLS listing provides property owners the opportunity to benefit from
MLS exposure without loosing their "By Owner" privileges. By advertising
directly to Buyers Agents and eliminating the Seller's Agent, Owners
save on the Seller's Agents portion of the commission.
"Full Service listings" are designed for Owners who seek the representation
and expertise of a Realtor. With the Full Service listing, the Listing
Agent does all the work involved in selling the Seller's property.
In
what areas do you offer Flat Fee MLS listings? We currently
offer Flat Fee MLS Listings in throughout South Florida and Central
Florida. Local MLS board choices include: the
Southeast Florida Regional MLS (SEF
MLS) which covers all Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties; the
Regional Florida MLS
(RMLS) which covers greater Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie Counties;
and the Mid Florida
Regional MLS (MFR MLS) which covers Hillsborough, Lake, Orange,
Osceola, Polk, Seminole and West Volusia Counties. All Listing are subject
to the Approval, Rules, Regulations, Policies and Limitations of each
individual MLS board.
SEF/MLS Rules & Regulations (PDF) |
RMLS Rule & Regulations
(PDF) |
MFR/MLS
Rules & Regulation (Link)
Do
I have to pay a commission with the Flat Fee MLS listing? Yes!
In-order to be listed on the MLS; one must cooperate at some level.
With our Flat Fee MLS listing you determine at what level you wish to
cooperate at. It can be as low as 0.5%, recommended 3% or more; the
choice is yours.
Do I have to pay a commission if I find my own buyer? No! You
will only pay a commission if a Realtor finds you a qualified buyer
that is willing to meet all your terms and conditions.
Are
there any other charges associated with the Flat Fee MLS listing?
No! There are no other charges.
Can
I make changes to my Flat Fee MLS listing? Yes, all maintenance
is included for the life of your MLS listing! Maintenance changes
include: change of price, change of commission, change of contact phone
number, change of status, error corrections and remark changes. Picture
changes are not considered maintenance; they are subject to an additional
$20.00 fee per request. To make changes simply,
Contact
Us or fill out the applicable
MLS Status Change Form and fax it to 305-397-0970. Changes will
be processed within 24 to 48 business hours.
Can
I cancel my Flat Fee MLS listing? Yes! You can cancel at anytime.
Simply,
Contact Us or fill out the applicable
MLS Status Change Form and fax it to 305-397-0970.
Will
my contact info appear on my Flat Fee MLS listing? Yes!
Your name & phone number will appear on your MLS listing. Also Realtors®
will be instructed to call the owner for All appointments, showings
and negotiations.
Can
I put pictures on my Flat Fee MLS listing? Yes! You can submit
up to 16 photos for free to
mls@unlimitedmls.com or you can order
professional digital photos for an additional fee.
What
will my Flat Fee MLS listing look like? You can see what your
Flat Fee MLS listing will look like by clicking on the following sample
MLS links:
Sample SEF-MLS Listing |
Sample RMLS
Listing |
Sample MFR-MLS
Listing
Is
this the same MLS that a full service Realtor® would use? YES!
We list you on the same exact local MLS that a full service Realtor®
would use. The only difference is that full service Realtor® charges
you a commission and we only charge you a flat fee.
Do
I need a Realtor® to list me on the MLS or can I list by my self?
Yes, you need a Broker who
is a member of the
National Association of Realtors® and
the local MLS Board in your area. The only way to be listed on the MLS
is through a Realtor® or Realtor-Associate®.
Am
I required to use your yard sign? No, we do not require you
to use our yard sign. However; please keep in mind that MLS rules and
regulations prevent MLS listed properties to display signs containing
the phrase "FOR SALE BY OWNER". Customers can purchase regular MLS friendly
signs that simply say "FOR SALE" at any hardware store; Lowes, Home
Depot, Ace Hardware, ext.
Do
you provide MLS Friendly yard signs? Yes, we provide MLS friendly
yard signs that comply with the MLS rules and regulations. These signs
can be customized with your Phone#, MLS# and Webpage/Website URL. To
view our MLS sign options,
Click Here!
Once
I sign-up, how long does it take for my Flat Fee MLS listing to appear?
Your Flat Fee MLS listing will become active 24 to 48 business
hours after the
Flat Fee MLS Listing Agreement is received.
How
do I sign up for the Flat Fee MLS Listing! Signing up is easy
& "RISK FREE" simply follow the
Sign-Up Instructions!
Will I get a chance to review my Flat Fee MLS listing before
I pay? Yes, absolutely! We have a "Risk Free" sign-up policy. Your
Flat Fee MLS listing will be completed activated and emailed or faxed
to you; before you pay. All payment invoices are sent after MLS Listing
is completed and activated. Payment is due upon receipt.
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What payment options do I have? You have 2 payment options:
1. Receive an email invoice allowing you to pay online through Google
Checkout or Paypal.
2. Send check or money to:
Multiple Listing Solutions
P.O. BOX 6539
Miami Beach, Fl 33141
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REALTOR.com® Questions & Answers
What
is REALTOR.com® REALTOR.com® is a website
provided to the public by
The National Association
of Realtors. REALTOR.com®'s® property search feature allows potential
buyers access to view all residential MLS listed properties in the area
of their choice. The REALTOR.com® website is fed directly from all participating
MLS boards nationwide. Properties that are not in the MLS do not appear
on REALTOR.com®. REALTOR.com® is the #1 website used by serious
buyers to look for residential properties.
(View Realtor.com Site Statistics) Note: Commercial properties do
not appear on Realtor.com®.
Is
REALTOR.com® the same thing as the MLS?
This is a very common misconception.
the answer is no, absolutely not. REALTOR.com®
is a website completely independent of the MLS.
What
is a REALTOR.com® Showcase Listing?
REALTOR.com® Showcase Listings are
the listings that have the "Showcase Heading" on the REALTOR.com®
website. They have the capability to be enhanced with 25 photos, a heading,
a custom description and a scrolling text feature.
Can
I put my contact information in the REALTOR.com®
Showcase Listing? No! REALTOR.com®'s
rules and regulations prevent any owner information from appearing on
the REALTOR.com® listing.
BEWARE OF FALSE ADVERTISING.
If
our information doesn't appear on the REALTOR.com®
Showcase Listing, how do people contact us?
All inquiries received through the
REALTOR.com® contact form accessed through the "Request a Showing" button,
are forwarded directly to the owners email address. Buyers are clearly
instructed to use the "Request a Showing" button in-order to contact
the owner directly. We can also provide a URL leading to your "MLS listing"
or to a By
Owner Personal Webpage. People can use the "Request a Showing" form
or to the URL where they have access to your contact information.
(See a sample Realtor.com® Showcase Listing)
What
happens if your office is contacted thru the REALTOR.com®
Showcase Listing? If people
happen to call us; we will instruct them to use the "Request a Showing"
button in-order to contact the owner, make appointments and get more
information. If people email us; we will forward the email to your email
on record. Please Note: Some people may ask us for Buyer Broker® Assistance;
if so, we will assist them and act as a "Transaction Broker" in the
deal. Please be aware that our office has the same right as any other
Broker to try to earn the commission. If we do end up assisting the
Buyer® And selling your property; we will refund the full flat fee MLS
listing fee to you, at closing.
How
do I sign up for the Free REALTOR.com® Showcase
Listing? You will receive your "Free" REALTOR.com® Showcase
Listing when you sign up for the
Flat
Fee MLS listing Service. The MLS will automatically feed
your listing to REALTOR.com® thru
IDX; this usually take 3 to 5 days.
Once your listing is uploaded, we will be able to go inside and complete
the showcasing.
How
long does it take for my Listing to appear on REALTOR.com®?
This depends on when REALTOR.com® refreshes their
IDX feed. Listings usually appear within
3 to 5 days.
NOTE: Since REALTOR.com® is an external website that we have
no control over; Multiple Listing Solutions cannot guarantee how the
REALTOR.com® listing will be displayed. Furthermore; We cannot guarantee
that there will not be any Interruptions/Changes in service and/or that
the REALTOR.com® listing(s) will even be displayed at all. All Listing
are subject to the Approval, Rules, Regulations, Policies and Limitations
of REALTOR.com® and the IDX.
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IDX Questions & Answers
What is IDX? IDX is short for "Internet Data Exchange"; IDX is
also known as "Broker Reciprocity". The IDX is basically a MLS
listing cooperation agreement between Brokers. IDX participating Brokers
give each other permission to advertise MLS listings on each other's
web sites. Brokers advertise each others listing with the intention
of finding a Buyer in order to earn a commission. The MLS thru IDX,
feeds every single cooperating Broker/Website with an MLS/IDX search
option. When you list your property on the MLS and allow feed to the
IDX; you automatically get listed on every IDX participating Broker/Website.
IDX is one of the tools that makes the MLS very powerful.
Is Multiple Listing Solutions an IDX participating Broker? YES!
We are an IDX participating Broker.
Can I choose not to participate in IDX? YES! You can choose
not to participate. If you choose this option you will not appear on
any websites not even REALTOR.com®.
Will my contact information appear on IDX fed websites?
NO!
IDX rules and regulations prevent any owner information from appearing
on IDX participating websites.
If my contact information does not appear, how do Buyers contact
me?
The
answer is; they don't! Buyers will contact the Broker who owns the website.
Remember; the whole point of IDX is for Brokers to advertise MLS listed
properties in-order to find the Buyer® And earn a commission.
How do I sign-up for IDX? IDX is automatic and included Free
with your MLS listing.
How
long does it take for my Listing to appear on IDX fed Broker websites?
This depends on the individual broker website and how often the IDX
feed is updated. Generally, most websites will show the listings within
7 days.
NOTE: Since the IDX feeds external websites that we have no control
over; Multiple Listing Solutions cannot guarantee how the external websites
will display the listings. Furthermore; we cannot guarantee that there
will not be any Interruptions/Changes and/or that the IDX listings will
even be displayed at all. All Listings are subject to the Approval,
Rules, Regulations, Policies and Limitations of each individual website
and the IDX.
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RMLS or MFR-MLS, input Form that best describes your property type.
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