Section 1: Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Defined

A multiple listing service is:

• a facility for the orderly correlation and dissemination of listing information so participants may better serve their clients and customers and the public
• a means of enhancing cooperation among participants
• a means by which information is accumulated and disseminated to enable authorized participants to prepare appraisals, analyses, and other valuations of real property for bona fide clients and customers
• a means by which participants engaging in real estate appraisal contribute to common databases (Revised 8/24)