Stellar MLS Collaborates with First MLS and Gulf Coast MLS to Increase Listing Data Accessibility and Enable Market Expansion for REALTORS Across the Southeastern U.S.
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. (PRWEB) July 11, 2023 -- Stellar MLS, the largest MLS in Florida, First MLS (FMLS), the largest MLS in Georgia, and Mobile's Gulf Coast MLS (GCMLS) announced a three-way data-sharing agreement today that significantly brings Southeastern real estate markets closer together.
Joining the strategic partnership between Stellar MLS and FMLS, GCMLS customers can now view Stellar MLS property data from Florida and Puerto Rico in their MLS system. Likewise, Stellar customers will have complimentary access to GCMLS' listings inside the Stellar MLS system. All three MLSs offer Matrix™ by CoreLogic® as their MLS system.
"This expanding alliance of MLSs provides brokers and agents the ability to see listings outside the immediate areas they serve, as well as make referrals to agents who have local expertise," according to Merri Jo Cowen, CEO of Stellar MLS. "What we've built with FMLS is like a hub and spoke, allowing participating MLSs to share their data easily with others in the region. Best of all, it costs nothing to make this happen between our partners. There are no new fees for our collective MLS organizations or extra costs to our brokers and agents."
"The synergies between Gulf Coast MLS, Stellar MLS, and FMLS are powerful," according to Stephanie White, CEO of Gulf Coast MLS. "All three areas are continuing to grow economically, and we're excited to share our listings with Stellar MLS so our members will have direct access to theirs and vices. The real estate market is shifting. This is the right time to partner with our MLS peers to add value and potential referral income and break geographical boundaries in data. "
Jeremy Crawford, FMLS' President & CEO, states, "We have been sharing data, services, and best practices with Gulf Coast MLS for two years. Then, in late 2022, we started the sharing program with Stellar MLS. Our members have access to Gulf Coast and Stellar's listings right inside our native Matrix and Remine, and Stellar MLS and GCMLS members can access all of FMLS' listings using their native software. That has created a massive and widespread referral network between all three organizations. Today, we are taking our data-sharing program to the next level. Stellar MLS and Gulf Coast MLS have agreed to expand the partnership to share listing data with each other."
By breaking geographical boundaries in data, this partnership between Stellar MLS, FMLS, and GCMLS enables REALTORS across all three MLS coverage areas to tap into a vast referral network. This strategic alliance demonstrates their commitment to embracing innovation, fostering regional cooperation, and providing unparalleled support to REALTORS.
About Stellar MLS:
Headquartered in Altamonte Springs, FL, Stellar MLS (Stellar) is Florida's largest multiple listing service (MLS) company, with nearly 81,000 customers in Florida and Puerto Rico. Stellar MLS is committed to helping brokers and agents thrive in tomorrow's competitive real estate market by offering a comprehensive suite of the industry's best products and world-class customer service. Learn more at https://www.stellarmls.com/
About the Mobile Association of REALTORS® & Gulf Coast MLS:
The Mobile Association of REALTORS® is the voice for real estate in the Mobile and the Gulf Coast region, serving almost 2,000 members. It also operates the Gulf Coast MLS, which serves nearly 2,400 MLS participants. It is the voice for real estate in the Mobile area. For more information, please visit https://mobilerealtors.com/.
About FMLS:
The First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS) was founded in 1957 by eight brokers who wanted to share real estate listings and connect buyers and sellers. Today, FMLS is the fourth largest MLS in the US. As Georgia's largest MLS, it serves over 57,000 members and has extensive MLS partnerships across Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Tennessee, Costa Rica, Mexico, and much of Central America. Find out more at https://firstmls.com/.
Camille Lai, Stellar MLS, https://www.stellarmls.com/, 1 800-686-7451, [email protected]
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