Florida Flat Fee MLS FAQ's, Rules and Regulations *Frequently asked questions and information about the different Florida MLS associations, Flat Fee MLS Listings, Realtor.com® Listings and IDX Listings!   Florida MLS Information and FAQs   Flat Fee MLS Information and FAQs   REALTOR.com® Information and FAQs   IDX Information and FAQs   Sign-Up Instructions - "Risk Free Sign Up"	MLS Customer Testimonials & Statistics
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Florida MLS Information and FAQs!

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. -Sign-Up-

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 Beaches MLS? The BeachesMLS if formmaly known as the Regional MLS of Florida.  BeachesMLS is the local Multiple Listing Service for the Upper Palm Beach Region. The Beaches MLS 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 BeachesMLS Shared MLS Database covers Palm Beach MLS, Martin MLS and St. Lucie MLS Areas. The BeachesMLS MLS has over 11,000 members. BeachesMLS Rules & Regulations (PDF)

What is the My Florida Regional MLS? The My 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 My 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 My 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 Beaches MLS (BeachesMLS) formmaly (Regional Florida MLS / RMLS) which covers greater Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie Counties; and the My 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) | BeachesMLS Rules & 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. -Sign-Up-

 

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-order to:

 

Multiple Listing Solutions
21233 SW 97th PL
Cutler Bay, FL 33189

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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 more photos, a heading, a custom description and some extra feature. NOTE: Due to Realtor.com's inconstincy with the "Showcase Listings" and policy changes in thier service; we have chosen to no longer subsribe to the "Showcase Listing" and no longer provide this option as an add on service. All flat fee MLS listing are still automaticlly fed into Realtor.com and appear as standard listings.

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? Unfortunatly; REALTOR.com®'s policies do not allow any owner information to appear on the Realtor.com website and do not allow the showcase listings to be used for "For Sale By Owner" purposes. BEWARE OF FALSE ADVERTISING. At this time there is no permitted way for anyone to contact owners directly thru Realtor.com. All inquiries received through the REALTOR.com® forms are forwarded to the agents who subsribe to thier lead fowarding service. The agents who recieve the lead will then contact you in behalf of the Buyer.

What happens if your office is contacted thru the REALTOR.com® Listing? If people happen to call us; we will assist them according to thier wishes. Some people may want to have thier information fowarded to the Owner some people may not. If they want to deal directly with the owner then we will fowarded thier information accordingly. 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? Due to Realtor.com's inconstincy with the "Showcase Listings" and policy changes in thier service; we have chosen to no longer subsribe to the "Showcase Listing" and no longer provide this option as an add on service. All flat fee MLS listing are still automaticlly fed into Realtor.com and appear as standard listings.You will receive your "Free" REALTOR.com® 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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MLS Sign-Up Instructions: For help signing-up call: 305-203-3734‬ 1. Fill out & print the Flat Fee MLS Agreement and applicable MLS Data Input form located below: Flat Fee MLS Listing Agreement (PDF) 2. Email documents to: mls@unlimitedmls.com   3. Email pictures in named order (1,2,3 ext.) to: mls@unlimitedmls.com (Pictures must be 6-MB or less / Recommended Size: 1024 X 768. / Vertical and Panoramic pictures are not recomended.) Required: -MLS Property Data Input Forms-  * Use these forms if you wish to provide us with more detailed information about your property. Choose the SEF-MLS, RMLS or MFR-MLS, input Form that best describes your property type. (Adobe PDF Required)  * SEF-MLS Property Data Input Forms: SEF Single Family Home Data Input Form SEF Condo/Co-op/Villa/Townhouse Data Input Form SEF Residential Income Data Input Form SEF Residential Land Data Input Form SEF Residential Rental Data Input Form SEF Business Opportunity Data Input Form SEF Commercial Land Data Input Form SEF Commercial Property Data Input Form  * RMLS Property Data Input Forms: RMLS Residential Data Input Form RMLS Duplex/Triplex/Quad Data Input Form RMLS Land Data Input Form RMLS Commercial Data Input Form RMLS Rental Data Input Form RMLS Business Data Input Form  * MFR-MLS Property Data Input Forms: MFR Residential Data Input Form MFR Commercial Data Input Form MFR Vacant Land Data Input Form MFR Income Property Data Input Form MFR Rental Data Input Form

 

MLS Status Changes: Use the following Online or PDF form to submit changes to your MLS listing. Status changes will be processed within 24 to 48 business hours. *Email forms to: mls@unlimitedmls.com SEF MLS Change Form (PDF) RMLS Change Form (PDF) MFR MLS Change Form (PDF) Back to top MLS Add-Ons & Extras: (Optional) All add-ons and extras are sold individually (Learn more) Add-On & Extras Order Form Back to top   Payment Options:    1. EMAILED INVOICE: Paypal Invoice will be sent via email. *Risk Free Sign-Up Policy: MLS payments are not taken in advance! All payment invoices are sent after MLS Listing is completed and customers has a chance to review.   Back to top