Should there be a National MLS?
In the Atlanta, Georgia area there are two Multiple Listing Services (MLS). We have to list our properties on both sites. As an agent you have to have both systems to compete. Both systems cost money and increase our expense but do not necessarily increase our exposure. What to do?
There is a move to go towards a national MLS. That might be the way to go. Many of the options 
being considered are REALTOR.com. Our listings automatically are posted on that site from our MLS. I pay extra every month so that my listings are featured, enhanced and so that the virtual tour is available. MarketLinx already manages approximately 90% of the MLS in the marketplace. This company provides the software for local MLS's. Other national MLS options could come from Zillow, Point2, Oodle, Edgeio, Propsmart, BackPage or Live Deal.
being considered are REALTOR.com. Our listings automatically are posted on that site from our MLS. I pay extra every month so that my listings are featured, enhanced and so that the virtual tour is available. MarketLinx already manages approximately 90% of the MLS in the marketplace. This company provides the software for local MLS's. Other national MLS options could come from Zillow, Point2, Oodle, Edgeio, Propsmart, BackPage or Live Deal.Would the consumer be better served by a national MLS system or by a local MLS system?
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