SERVICES
The Value of the MLS
● A strong MLS system is vital to the health, efficiency and stability of the US real estate market.
● Complete, accurate and timely information about homes for sale empowers consumers and increases competition in the market. MLSs make consumers better informed and marketplaces more competitive.
● MLSs promote fair housing and prevent discrimination by making all listings available to all subscribers and participants.
● More information is better; buyers need to know what homes are on the market and sellers need to know how much comparable homes sold for so that they can price theirs appropriately. And agents can serve clients better when they have access to reliable and complete information.
● MLSs lead to faster and more efficient transactions based on reliable data.
● MLSs promote transparency and fairness to all consumers in the real estate market.
MLSs Create Competitive Markets
● All participants have the same information.
● MLSs empower consumers and therefore incentivize brokers to offer high quality services, so that consumers and brokers can partner in the process.
● MLSs provide transparent markets and therefore increase consumer confidence in the real estate transaction process. Consumers and brokers know what they are getting.
● Homes are exposed to the highest number of potential buyers and buyers have complete information to evaluate sales prices.
● The more information shared on the MLS means more benefits for real estate consumers. The value of an MLS increases as the number of properties listed on the MLS grows.
● MLSs significantly reduce transaction costs and make it easier for consumers to buy and sell properties at competitive prices through accurate, high-quality data.
Flex MLS
This MLS is one of the most important tools to a REALTOR®. Flex MLS gives agents access to data on thousands of properties.
Not only is the MLS a great tool for finding your client the perfect property, it also guarantees cooperation.
New members will learn all about using Flex during the REALTOR® Success Program. There are periodic trainings during the year that focus on a specific topic taught by GLAR staff.
Through Flex, agents can search for homes not only in Greater Lansing, but in Grand Rapids, Greater Detroit, Livingston and Battle Creek.
Included Counties
Digital Forms and E-Signatures
The Association provides a transaction management tool for creating forms and distributing them for e-signatures. Forms at the local and state level including the purchase agreement, listing agreement, listing change forms and many more can be accessed right through the MLS.
Showing Service
When you are ready to start showing homes, this your go-to tool. Using the app will save you valuable time by allowing you to easily schedule appointments digitally. Many listing agents actually prefer buyers agents to use this tool.
Down Payment Resource
All properties eligible for down payment assistance are marked on our website and buyers can find out what programs they may qualify for.
Agents also have the ability to use this tool to generate leads on their website and social media.
One of the biggest hurdles buyers face on the journey to homeownership is the down payment. Being a trusted REALTOR, you can guide your clients to resources that will help them. All properties eligible for down payment assistance are marked on our website and buyers can find out what programs they may qualify for.
Agents also have the ability to use this tool to generate leads on their website and social media.
SentriLock
Functions
Electronic keyboxes keep your clients property secure while allowing agents access homes. Agents can get their electronic key set up at the Association.