Spring House Hunt: The ways you can list your home explained
Jim Morrison -- Boston.com Correspondent
April 5, 2021 9:53 am
The vast majority of homes in Greater Boston are sold by real estate agents through a Multiple Listing Service called MLS PIN. The subscriber system ensures that most real estate agents know the property is on the market, and it’s where online brokerages and search engines such as Zillow and Redfin get their listing data (if the agents allow it).
Usually, properties come on the market designated as “new,’’ “active,’’ or “reactivated’’ on MLS, but there are other options that could make sense for some sellers. As with any option, the results depend on how it is used and the audience it targets.