Oakland Association of Realtors ®

Location:

Oakland, CA 94612


Member of the following MLS:

BridgeMLS




What is the MLS?

How the MLS works image.

The Multiple Listing Service ("MLS") is an agent-only database where agents list the properties that they have for sale. A commission can be offered in the MLS to agents for producing the buyer.

There are over 700 different MLSs in the United States. It is CRITICAL that your home is listed on your local MLS.

Why is the MLS Important?

Why the MLS is important.

1. The MLS enables a seller to offer a commission to buyers agents. If a commission is NOT offered, the buyer agent would have to ask their buyer to pay - this is a hard conversation that many buyer agents will avoid if possible.

2. The MLS pushes home info to websites such as Realtor.com, Redfin, Zillow, Trulia, major brokerage sites, plus many others.

How Do Commissions Work?

How commissions work on the MLS.

Simply put, if a seller pays a 6% commission to sell their home, typically half (3%) goes to the listing agent and half (3%) goes to the buyers agent.

When you offer a commission on the MLS, that offer is only for the agents who are members of that MLS. That is why you want to list on the LOCAL MLS, so you can attract local agents.

What is a "Flat Fee" MLS Listing?

$400k sale price, 3% commission per agent
Listing Agent Buyer Agent Total Cost
Full Service Listing $12,000 $12,000 $24,000
Flat Fee Listing $95 1 $0 - 12,000 2 $95 - 12,095 2

In a "Flat Fee" listing, the seller pays an upfront fee (no commission) for an agent to list a home on the MLS. The seller can still offer a commission to buyer agents.

1 Prices vary by MLS.
2 No commission paid if buyer does not have an agent.


Pricing*


Service Price Details
Free Comparable Sales FREE
Free Home Value Report FREE
Flat Fee MLS Listing $95
Lockbox Rental $125
Pro Photography Varies
Sign Post Rental $99+
Free Sign (w/ Post Rental) FREE
Free Open House Kit FREE
Free FSBO Listing FREE
Free Disclosures (w/ Flat Fee MLS Listing) FREE
Forms Help (Standard) Varies
Forms Help (Premium Seller) Varies
Buyer Commission Rebate 25%-50%

Upfront pricing.
Buy only what you want.
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* All prices vary by MLS or location. Click here to get exact pricing for your area.




Reviews & Listings

Past Sales


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Call Forwarding + Info By Text


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All MLS listings include FREE call forwarding and info by text.

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Community
Forum


A forum where home sellers and buyers can ask questions and discuss their sale.

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Do you have questions about your home sale or purchase?

In our forum you can ask other sellers and buyers.



Automatic Email Forwarding


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All MLS listings include FREE automatic email forwarding.

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Service Area
We are a licensed brokerage in the below states.



States We Serve

  • Arizona
  • California
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Illinois
  • Louisiana
  • Massachusetts
  • Maryland
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • North Carolina
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Ohio
  • Oregon
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • Wisconsin

Important Note: If we serve your state and are not a member of the local MLS, we can often place your home on a nearby MLS which is as effective as the local MLS. Contact us here if you have questions.


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