Access to the MLS in MA

[Robyn Coady]

I've been reading J Scotts "Flipping Houses" It's fantastic! Early on he highly recommends getting a real-estate license primarily for access to the MLS. Well, I have my license and I still don't have access. I called MLS this morning and they informed me I need to be employed with a brokerage firm or have my appraisers license. In J Scott's book he mentioned paying a "broker fee" for access to the MLS. Does anyone know anything about this? Thanks!