The short answer to the question posed in our headline: no. All agents must be a member of the MLS in order to have access, and its membership is pricey. However, most agents believe it’s worth it, because we’re

There isn’t yet a nationwide MLS, and the rules and fees for each service differ. For example, California has the largest MLS, and is separated not by city, but region – same with Indiana. Illinois MLS has reciprocity with

What weight does the MLS have with agents who deal extensively with rentals? According to one industry professional, the MLS is neither obsolete nor crucial to the rental market, but a vast majority of rentals are marketed on websites

What do your clients need to know about loan products and qualifying guidelines within the next year? Can buyers with a foreclosure or short sale on their record re-enter the market sooner rather than later? Stay up to date

Are all of the homes in your buyers’ searches in need of updating or repair? The FHA 203k Rehabilitation Loan can be used to purchase or to refinance a home. As a real estate agent, this is an excellent

In a rising mortgage rate environment, it is more important now to ensure that your clients can obtain the lowest rate available than ever before. Not only do lower mortgage rates help reduce your client’s mortgage payments, they can

When consumers have a short sale, foreclosure or bankruptcy on their record, when can they re-enter the housing market and receive financing? Click on our chart below to find

The fluctuation of interest rates and market shifts that a buyer may experience can vary from day to day. As a mortgage banker, I typically do not see a buyer who is less willing to buy a home based

Clients measure their real estate experience by the way their agent meets their expectations and manages the process from the first impression to the very last. However, a big complaint from clients is that agents often fail to meet

How well are you doing at keeping in touch with past clients and your sphere of influence? What can you be doing better? Answer the questions below and see for yourself. The more “true” answers you get, the better

A communications plan is essential so that you can always be there for the right client at the right time. If you’re a top producer, communicating with all your clients can get hectic. Take note of these five tips

Michael LaFido gives his potential clients questionnaires and a DiSC profile to fill out – this not only ensures the clients are serious about working with him, but also helps gauge how he should work with them. Here’s a

In recent years, Zillow, Trulia and realtor.com have definitively emerged as the three largest online real estate syndication websites. Such aggregation portals comprise almost 30 percent of all non-mobile online real estate traffic, and potentially more, given certain data

What does Realtor.com offer agents for their real estate business? Click on our graphic below to find

Should you invest in Zillow? Take a look at our graphic below to find

How does Trulia compare to its two chief rivals, Zillow and Realtor.com? Click on our graphic below to find