What Is Southern Sierra MLS in Real Estate?

Southern Sierra MLS (SSMLS) is the regional Multiple Listing Service operated by the Tehachapi Area Association of REALTORS® (TAAR). It connects real estate agents and FSBO sellers across Tehachapi, Bear Valley Springs, Stallion Springs, and surrounding Kern County areas.

🌐 How Southern Sierra MLS Works

The Southern Sierra MLS (SSMLS) serves as a cooperative database where licensed brokers share property listings across the Tehachapi region. Listings submitted through the MLS are distributed to national real estate websites like Realtor.com, Zillow, and hundreds of IDX-powered brokerage sites — ensuring your property reaches a wide pool of qualified buyers.

  • Local authority: Managed by the Tehachapi Area Association of REALTORS® (TAAR).
  • Accurate listings: Verified data shared among local and regional agents.
  • Automatic syndication: Reaches national platforms like Realtor.com and Zillow.

💡 Why Southern Sierra MLS Matters for FSBO Sellers

For homeowners in Tehachapi and nearby communities, Southern Sierra MLS provides vital exposure to local and regional buyers. By listing through a Flat Fee MLS service like Brokerless, FSBO sellers can appear on the same MLS system that agents use — gaining full visibility while keeping control of the sale and avoiding a 6% commission.

📍 Southern Sierra MLS Coverage Area

  • Tehachapi
  • Bear Valley Springs
  • Stallion Springs
  • Golden Hills
  • Keene
  • Mountain communities across Eastern Kern County

Explore statewide options on our California Flat Fee MLS Coverage page.

📚 Learn more in our Real Estate Glossary.