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MLS Real Estate Search

A MLS real estate search is commonplace on the internet because the public has insisted upon access to this information. However, any one site will not be a comprehensive search. For example, sites boasting access to the MLS will likely not have for-sale-by-owner or foreclosure properties listed.

MLS searches will have addresses and maybe even virtual tours, but not the keys to get inside the houses. The buyer and seller agents have access to those keys.

Most sellers don't want to bother with marketing and showing their own homes, so they have contracts with seller agents to get the highest price and best terms. Seller's agent contact information is listed alongside those MLS property pictures and descriptions. Would it be wise for you to call the seller's agent, or select a buyer's agent first and have them make the call on your behalf?

The MLS is owned and controlled by the local real estate licensees in that community, and they pay fees to be able to access it or publish it for you. So generally the sites will at least ask you for the "fee" of providing a valid name, email address and phone number.

It is difficult to know how current or accurate the on line info is unless you are offered "direct access into the MLS" through a local broker. For example, on some poplar real estate mls search sites, you may wish to UNCHECK the box for the "Realtor Assistance" program. It is assumed you wish to participate unless you UNCHECK the box, and that is easy to miss.

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Look for ways to access MLS listings without giving private information. Just remember to never give in to the temptation to directly get in touch with the broker or company that lists the property--they are representing the seller's highest price & best terms--NOT YOURS.

Roughly 80% of homes are listed with traditional real estate companies, who build both the seller's and buyer's agent commissions into the advertised price of the home. This is why getting your own buyer's agent who can objectively access all homes for sale is so important.

You will want to work with a buyer agent who assures you they will also look carefully for you at the other 20% or so of properties that are not yet listed---for sale by owner properties. Many traditional agents don't want to bother with them because--let's face it--it's a lot more work to keep track of the latest ones and deal directly with an owner rather than another REALTOR they see once a month at their local board meetings. You certainly wouldn't want your buyer agent to miss a FSBO that could be perfect for you.

Good national FSBO databases may be of limited value since most people feel the help of a professional negotiator and evaluator of the property is needed once they find a FSBO property. FSBO properties are generally thought to be overpriced because the usually has a personal attachment to the property and wants to save on real estate commissions.

The best sites out there right now to get the best access to the most current MLS real estate search databases are buyer agent company sites that provide detailed reports on specific MLS listings or FSBO listings.

If you want to be emailed a daily list of properties from the MLS that meet your criteria, you will have to give them at least your email information. WARNING: If this is a seller's agent site, you may not later be able to come back to the specific properties sent to you with your chosen buyer's agent. The brokerage who is emailing you the listing information may refuse to share the buyer agent fee already built into the price because you "found them first". So decide on your buyer's agent first. Most of them can set up daily emailed listings for you. If you make an agreement to work with them, be sure they also agree to email you any FSBO inventory that meets your criteria.

Once you have had a chance to search the databases, you will be ready for your next step. This will be to carefully choose who will help you do an even more comprehensive and specific search.

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