Getting Access to MLS Properties

[LaQuan Bates]

Hello Everyone,

So I am currently in the Education/Research stage of my REI career. Ive been listening to alot of BP Podcasts and reading the House Hacking Strategy Book. Ive been reading alot about getting access to the MLS Database as a investor and how you should have your agent set you up with email alerts. Im very new to the DMV area and currently do not have a agent. My Question is how do I approach a agent and ask to be set up with email alerts? Will this cost me anything? Will they expect me to purchase a house within a certain time period? I want to be set up with these alerts to get a better understanding of the market and whats out there. Thanks for your help!