Do all Realtors use the multiple listing system?
The multiple listing system is just a formalized agreement between cooperating real estate companies that agree to share with and work on each others listings. It is a service, which they usually own or operate and pay to participate in. No Realtor has to be a member but then they are limited to working on only the properties that they have listed in their company. Most multiple listing systems are computerized now and many are even available online to members. Buyers have complete access to these systems only through a participating sales person. Realtor.com on line has most multiple listing systems across the nation on their site. This site gives lots of information but not normally the actual address of the property described.
