What Is Central Panhandle MLS (CPAR MLS) in Real Estate?

The Central Panhandle MLS (CPMLS), operated by the Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS® (CPAR), is the official Multiple Listing Service for Bay, Gulf, Washington, and Calhoun Counties. It provides accurate, real-time listing data for one of Northwest Florida’s most active real estate markets.

🌐 How Central Panhandle MLS (CPMLS) Works

The Central Panhandle MLS is a cooperative listing database used by real estate professionals across Northwest Florida. It ensures data accuracy, compliance, and broad property exposure through local and national real estate platforms.

  • Wide coverage: Includes listings from Panama City, Panama City Beach, Lynn Haven, Callaway, and Springfield.
  • Accurate listing data: Updated continuously to maintain strict MLS compliance standards.
  • Syndication included: CPMLS listings automatically appear on Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia, and hundreds of brokerage IDX websites.

💡 Why Central Panhandle MLS Matters for FSBO Sellers

For For Sale By Owner (FSBO) sellers, listing on the Central Panhandle MLS (CPMLS) offers the strongest exposure to local buyers and real estate agents. Using a Flat Fee MLS service like Brokerless allows your home to appear on the CPMLS, Realtor.com, Zillow, and Trulia without paying the 6% traditional commission.

Brokerless provides fully compliant CPMLS listings across Bay County and the greater Central Panhandle region — giving FSBO sellers maximum visibility and complete control of their sale.

📍 Central Panhandle MLS Coverage Area

  • Bay County: Panama City, Panama City Beach, Lynn Haven, Callaway, Parker, Springfield, Youngstown, Southport
  • Gulf County: Port St. Joe, Wewahitchka, Cape San Blas
  • Washington County: Chipley, Vernon
  • Calhoun County: Blountstown, Altha

Explore additional MLS regions on our Florida Flat Fee MLS Coverage page.

📚 Learn more in our Real Estate Glossary.