What Is MLS Now in Real Estate?

MLS Now is one of the largest multiple listing services in the Midwest, covering more than 25 counties across Northeast Ohio—including Cleveland, Akron, Kent, and Lorain. It provides a shared database for licensed brokers and agents to post active listings, photos, and sale data. FSBO sellers can list their property on MLS Now through Brokerless to appear on Realtor.com, Zillow, and local MLS search sites for a flat fee.

✅ How MLS Now Works

  • Cooperative network: Brokers share listings and offer cooperating commissions to buyer’s agents.
  • Extensive coverage: Serving Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina, Summit, Portage, Stark, and many other Ohio counties.
  • Data accuracy: Members upload real-time details, photos, and status updates for buyers and appraisers.
  • FSBO access: Sellers use flat fee plans to publish their listing with a licensed broker partner on MLS Now.

🏠 Property Types on MLS Now

MLS Now accepts a wide range of residential and investment listings:

These property types can be listed FSBO through Brokerless with the same MLS visibility as traditional agent listings.

🌐 Why MLS Now Matters

  • Expands your reach to thousands of licensed agents and active buyers across Northeast Ohio.
  • Feeds to major platforms like Realtor.com, Zillow, and Homes.com through IDX syndication.
  • Improves listing visibility and comparable sales accuracy for faster, fairer offers.