Who Provides the MLS Listings?
MLS listings are usually provided by local real estate agents and brokers. When a seller uses a real estate agent or broker to sell their home, the agent/broker will enter information about the home, and the broker’s fees and conditions, into the local MLS system. Some MLS systems allow parties who are not agents or brokers to place listings in the MLS. However, this is rare. If a home seller wishes to put a listing on the MLS, but does not wish to use a real estate agent to represent them, they can still ask an agent to place the listing in the MLS for a fee. Many agents and brokers are happy to do this, especially since many sellers end up asking for more help once the listing is active.
