What Is Valley MLS in Real Estate?

Valley MLS is the Multiple Listing Service operated by the Huntsville Area Association of REALTORS® (HAAR). It serves real estate professionals across North Alabama — including the Huntsville, Madison, Decatur, and Tennessee Valley region.

🏙️ How Valley MLS Works

Valley MLS provides a centralized database of homes listed by licensed REALTORS®. It allows agents to create, update, and manage listings while ensuring accuracy and compliance across the region. Listings entered into Valley MLS automatically syndicate to major property websites, giving sellers broad exposure.

  • Coverage area: North Alabama including Huntsville, Madison, Decatur, Athens, and surrounding communities.
  • Operated by: The Huntsville Area Association of REALTORS® (HAAR).
  • Syndication: Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia, and participating brokerage sites.
  • Membership: Thousands of real estate professionals across the Tennessee Valley.

💡 Why Valley MLS Matters for FSBO Sellers

For homeowners selling in the Huntsville metro area, Valley MLS is the most important listing platform. Buyer agents depend on Valley MLS for accurate, up-to-date information, making it the core marketplace for North Alabama real estate. With a flat fee MLS listing through Brokerless, FSBO sellers gain the benefits of full MLS exposure without paying a traditional 6% commission.

📍 Valley MLS Coverage Area

  • Madison County – Huntsville, Madison, Meridianville, Hazel Green
  • Morgan County – Decatur, Hartselle, Priceville
  • Limestone County – Athens, Tanner, East Limestone
  • Marshall County – Albertville, Arab, Guntersville
  • Tennessee Valley – surrounding communities and rural markets

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