What Is Tennessee/Virginia Regional MLS (TVRMLS) in Real Estate?

The Tennessee/Virginia Regional MLS (TVRMLS) serves more than 2,300 members across Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina. Owned and operated by the Northeast Tennessee Association of REALTORS® (NETAR) and the Bristol Tennessee/Virginia Association of REALTORS® (BTVAR), it connects brokers and sellers across the Tri-Cities region through one shared real estate platform.

✅ How the Tennessee/Virginia Regional MLS Works

  • Tri-state coverage: TVRMLS serves communities across Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, and parts of Northwest North Carolina.
  • Regional cooperation: Enables REALTORS® and sellers in neighboring states to share data and listings seamlessly.
  • Accurate data: Listings are updated daily to ensure current pricing, status, and property details.
  • FSBO access: Brokerless allows homeowners to list on TVRMLS for a one-time flat fee — avoiding traditional 6% commissions.

📍 Coverage Area

The Tennessee/Virginia Regional MLS includes listings across:

  • Tennessee: Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol (TN), Greeneville, Elizabethton, and Jonesborough
  • Virginia: Bristol (VA), Abingdon, Marion, and Washington County
  • North Carolina: Select nearby border markets

TVRMLS provides complete exposure across the Tri-Cities region and surrounding counties, ensuring cross-state visibility for sellers and agents.

🌐 Why the Tennessee/Virginia Regional MLS Matters

  • Bridges multiple MLS territories between Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina.
  • Offers cross-state listing exposure for sellers in the Tri-Cities region.
  • Supports FSBO sellers through flat fee MLS options via Brokerless.
  • Ensures complete access to buyers browsing both Tennessee and Virginia real estate.

📚 Learn more in our Real Estate Glossary.