Cost to get MLS access after I get my RE license?

[Ashish Acharya]

Hello All,

I have decided to get my RE license. However, I am not trying be a full-time agent. I just want access to the MLS to be able to run comps and schedule appointments on my own.

I did some research on what would be the monthly cost to be an agent with brokerage after I get my RE License. This is what I got:

“Here are the minimum monthly costs an agent will have: (Monthly)

Marketing $250
Insurance $40
MLS and board dues $50
Office fees $200”

I wanted to ask if there is an option to pay just the MLS access fee to brokerage. I am from Atlanta, GA. Also, if someone can recommend me the brokerage in Atlanta that might offer that service, it would be very helpful.

[Ralph C.]

Originally posted by @Ashish Acharya:

Hello All,

I have decided to get my RE license. However, I am not trying be a full-time agent. I just want access to the MLS to be able to run comps and schedule appointments on my own.

I did some research on what would be the monthly cost to be an agent with brokerage after I get my RE License. This is what I got:

“Here are the minimum monthly costs an agent will have: (Monthly)

Marketing $250
Insurance $40
MLS and board dues $50
Office fees $200”

I wanted to ask if there is an option to pay just the MLS access fee to brokerage. I am from Atlanta, GA. Also, if someone can recommend me the brokerage in Atlanta that might offer that service, it would be very helpful.

 Brokerage charging you for monthly marketing fees of $250?

That's insane.  There are offices in Atlanta you can hold your license at and just pay one flat fee of $100 for the whole year of membership (not including closing fees etc).

Besides, reality is nothing beats having access to the fmls or mls..just depends the area you are focused on or want to have access to.

I originally got my license for access details, comps and to list and sell my investment deals .

Fmls and mls provides property info that zillow or redfin does not provide. You only get basic info there.