Multi Listing Service (MLS) is information on homes. MLS information is shared among real estate agents. In years gone by MLS information was published monthly with weekly updates. They were only available in print and were too cumbersome to carry around. Today with technology taking over, MLS real estate information is available online. However, only real estate agents have access to MLS online. All homes for sale by real estate agents are listed in MLS. So the only way a home buyer or a home seller can get information is through a realtor.

How does MLS work?

The MLS uses software that has all the details about a home which include the address, age, square foot area, number of bedrooms with bath details. It also contains information on school districts and the financing a seller will consider. Generally a number of photographs will be made available for viewing the property. There is a link also to a virtual tour, but all homes may not have it. Brokers enter data of a home for sale on the online software. The data will include the address and age, square feet area, number of bedrooms and baths, details of school districts, financings that the seller will consider, etc. When a deal is struck the commission is shared by the agent and broker who brings the buyer.

Many services provide likely buyers with a list of homes put up for sale on the market. But only a few will be able to provide full comprehensive data. So the only way to get detailed information is for your real estate agent to set you up on a search. Give your name, email and preferences for a home to the agent who will then enter it into a search engine on MLS. You will soon get emails of new listings and latest information in accordance with your preferences. Avoid settling for a customer copy. It will not contain enough information.

Are you are interested in buying a home in Edmonton or its surrounding areas? MLS Edmonton will provide information of ideal homes for you. Its property search engines will help you find homes, apartments and condos. Everything is there in the listings, builder homes, estate sales, new listings and handyman specials and information on amenities, schools, full property details and statistics. Every hour updates are made. So you will only get the latest information in MLS Edmonton.