What Is Lake City MLS (North Florida MLS) in Real Estate?
The Lake City MLS, officially known as the North Florida MLS (NFMLS), is the primary Multiple Listing Service for Lake City, Columbia County, and much of North Central Florida. Operated by the Lake City Board of REALTORS®, it provides the main shared property database used by local real estate professionals.
🏙️ How North Florida MLS Works
North Florida MLS connects REALTORS® across Lake City and surrounding rural counties, ensuring accurate listing data, broker cooperation, and broad national syndication.
- Coverage area: Primarily Columbia County with extended participation in Suwannee, Hamilton, Lafayette, and parts of Gilchrist & Union counties.
- Operated by: Lake City Board of REALTORS®.
- Syndication: Zillow, Realtor.com, Trulia, Homes.com, brokerage sites.
- Used by: Hundreds of agents across North Central Florida.
💡 Why Lake City MLS Matters for FSBO Sellers
The North Florida MLS is the main MLS used by buyer agents in Lake City and surrounding communities. If you're selling FSBO in Lake City, Fort White, Live Oak, Branford, or nearby towns, MLS exposure is essential for reaching qualified local buyers.
With a flat fee MLS listing through Brokerless, sellers gain full North Florida MLS access without paying a 6% commission.
📍 North Florida MLS Coverage Area
- Columbia County: Lake City, Fort White, Five Points, Watertown, Columbia City
- Suwannee County (partial): Live Oak, O'Brien, McAlpin
- Lafayette County (partial): Mayo
- Hamilton County (partial): Jasper, Jennings
- Union County (partial): Lake Butler
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🗺️ Related Florida MLS Resources
📚 Learn more in our Real Estate Glossary.