How to List Commercial Property on the MLS

Yes—commercial properties can be listed on the MLS. With Brokerless, investors, owners, and landlords can get **MLS exposure** for office, retail, industrial, land, and mixed-use—without paying a full listing commission.

✅ Can You List Commercial on the MLS?

  • Yes. Many MLSs support commercial categories (office, retail, industrial, multi-family 5+, land, special purpose).
  • Access matters: Commercial agents and brokers monitor the MLS daily—listing there ensures your deal is seen by the local professional network.
  • Flat fee option: Brokerless provides MLS entry with the **seller as point of contact**, so inquiries come straight to you.

🧭 How to List Commercial Property on the MLS (Step by Step)

  1. Gather deal facts: address, zoning, building size (SF), lot size/acres, year built, parking, utilities, allowable uses.
  2. Assemble financials (if applicable): rent roll, lease abstracts, operating expenses, taxes/insurance, NOI, cap rate assumptions.
  3. Choose listing type: for sale vs. for lease (or both), pricing strategy (ask price vs. “call for offers”), and broker compensation you’re offering.
  4. Create marketing materials: pro-quality photos, site plan, floor plans, offering memo/flyer (PDF), and any environmental or survey docs you can share.
  5. Submit to Brokerless: we enter your listing on the appropriate MLS category and publish your materials per MLS rules.
  6. Review & go live: verify fields (zoning, use type, measurements), disclosure docs, showing instructions, and contact details.
  7. Manage inquiries & tours: buyer/tenant reps contact you directly; negotiate LOIs and contracts on your timeline.

🏢 How Commercial MLS Differs from Residential

  • More data fields: zoning/use code, power/gas/water details, loading, clear heights, traffic counts, FAR, and financials.
  • Longer timelines: commercial listings often have longer marketing periods and due diligence windows.
  • Deal structure: LOIs are common before final contracts; confidentiality/NDAs may be used for detailed financials.
  • Valuation: buyers care about income, NOI, cap rate, lease terms, and tenant credit more than cosmetics.

📎 Documents That Help Your Commercial Listing

  • Rent roll & lease abstracts (terms, escalations, expirations, options).
  • T-12 operating statement (income/expenses for last 12 months).
  • Offering memorandum / flyer (PDF) with photos, maps, and property facts.
  • Survey, environmental reports (Phase I/II if available), and zoning letter.
  • Utilities, parking counts, loading info, and any recent capital improvements.

🌐 Where Buyers Will See Your Listing

The MLS exposes your property to local brokers and their clients. Some markets also syndicate certain commercial categories to consumer sites. Syndication rules vary by MLS and property type, so we’ll confirm the best distribution options available for your market and asset class.

📍 Southeast Florida & Nationwide Coverage

Brokerless supports commercial categories nationwide and has deep familiarity with Southeast Florida markets. We’ll match your listing to the correct MLS category and follow local data conventions so brokers can underwrite your deal quickly.

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❓ Commercial MLS FAQs

Do I need a separate commercial MLS?

Many regional MLSs include commercial categories. In some markets, there’s a dedicated commercial board or data share—we’ll route your listing appropriately.

Will my listing appear on consumer portals?

It depends on the MLS and asset type. Some commercial categories syndicate; others remain broker-to-broker. We’ll confirm options before you go live.

Can I keep inquiries direct to me?

Yes. With Brokerless, buyer/tenant reps contact you directly per your listing instructions.