I have a CA RE license but have no intention of using it at this time. Is there any other way of getting access to the MLS service other than joining an agency?
Thank you in advance.
most mls are the property of Realtor Associations, so the short answer is no. if you form an alliance with a member, i.e. Realtor you may gain access via their services in some form or another.
using another persons login is most likely a violation of the terms set forth by the Realtors association. You could become a Broker, that way you wont have fees to an agency, or you might be able to find an agency that charges per transaction vs monthly fees. But no matter which way you toss the coin, you will have to pay Realtor dues to get the MLS access.
Jason,
Thanks for your reply. I don’t mind paying for the service.