Newbie question - how do you see pics of foreclosures?

[Mo S.]

On zillow, I see foreclosures listed - but with no picture.  How do you see pics of the properties?  Or do you have to drive by?  

Would the MLS have pics? How does one get personal access to the MLS (besides working with an agent)?

Thanks in advance.

[Ben S.]

You can often dig up old pics from prior listings in the MLS, but it won't show the current condition of the home. And to get access to that, you will need to either be an agent or work with an agent. Unfortunately the Realtors Associations still have a lot of control and make it very difficult to work without an agent.