What Is Columbus MLS (CCORMLS) in Real Estate?

Columbus MLS, officially the Columbus & Central Ohio Regional Multiple Listing Service (CCORMLS), is operated by Columbus REALTORS®. It serves real estate professionals across Franklin County and Central Ohio — including Delaware, Fairfield, Pickaway, and Licking counties — connecting thousands of REALTORS® and listings throughout the region.

🏙️ How Columbus MLS Works

The Columbus MLS provides a centralized property database for licensed REALTORS® and brokers across Central Ohio. It enables agents to input, update, and manage listings while automatically syndicating them to popular platforms like Realtor.com, Zillow, and Trulia. This ensures every listing receives maximum visibility and maintains compliance with industry standards.

  • Coverage area: Central Ohio — including Columbus, Dublin, Westerville, Grove City, and Hilliard.
  • Operated by: The Columbus REALTORS® Association.
  • Integration: Syndicates listings to Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia, and brokerage sites through IDX feeds.
  • Membership: Over 9,000 licensed REALTORS® serving Franklin County and the surrounding Central Ohio market.

💡 Why Columbus MLS Matters for FSBO Sellers

If you’re selling a home in Central Ohio, the Columbus MLS is where buyer agents search for active listings. Through a flat fee MLS plan with Brokerless, For Sale By Owner (FSBO) sellers can list directly on the Columbus MLS and reach qualified buyers throughout Franklin, Delaware, and Fairfield counties — without paying a 6% commission.

📍 Columbus MLS Coverage Area

  • Franklin County – Columbus, Dublin, Hilliard, Westerville, Grove City, Gahanna
  • Delaware County – Powell, Lewis Center, Sunbury, Delaware
  • Fairfield County – Lancaster, Pickerington, Canal Winchester
  • Pickaway County – Circleville, Ashville, South Bloomfield
  • Licking County – Pataskala, New Albany, Johnstown, Granville

Explore statewide coverage in our Ohio Statewide Flat Fee MLS Coverage guide.

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