Where Do Commercial MLS Listings Appear Online?

💡 Quick Answer

Commercial MLS listings usually do not appear on residential real estate websites like Zillow, Redfin, or Realtor.com. This is normal and is based on property classification — not the listing service.

📌 Why Commercial Listings Don’t Appear on Zillow, Redfin, or Realtor.com

Most well-known consumer real estate websites are designed primarily for residential properties.

• They focus on homes, condos, residential income, and vacant land
• They typically do not support commercial-only property types
• They rely on MLS property classification, not just MLS participation

As a result, commercial listings generally do not display on these platforms even when fully active on the MLS.

📌 Property Types Commonly Affected

This applies to listings such as:

• Business opportunities
• Retail and office buildings
• Industrial and warehouse properties
• Purely commercial mixed-use properties

This behavior is standard across the real estate industry.

📌 How to Tell Where a Commercial Listing Will Appear

There is no universal list of websites that show commercial MLS listings. However, visibility usually depends on two factors:

• Does the website display MLS listings at all?
• Does the website support commercial property types?

If a site does not support both, commercial listings will not appear there — regardless of which MLS the property is listed on.

📌 Mixed-Use and Residential-Classified Properties

Some properties qualify under residential MLS classifications, such as:

• Residential income or multi-family properties
• Mixed-use buildings with qualifying residential units

If a property is listed under an approved residential classification, it may appear on residential websites. Classification must follow MLS rules and affects exposure — not ownership type.

📌 Does the MLS Syndicate Commercial Listings to LoopNet?

No. MLS systems do not syndicate listings to LoopNet.

LoopNet is a separate, commercial-only platform with its own listing infrastructure. Listings entered into an MLS — including commercial listings — are not distributed to LoopNet through MLS syndication.

If a property appears on LoopNet, it is because it was entered there separately or through a direct commercial listing workflow, not because it was syndicated from the MLS.

Does the MLS syndicate commercial listings to Crexi?

No. MLS systems do not syndicate listings to Crexi.

Crexi is a separate, commercial real estate marketplace with its own listing platform. Commercial listings entered into the MLS — including those submitted through Brokerless — are not distributed to Crexi through MLS syndication.

If a property appears on Crexi, it is because it was listed there separately or uploaded through a direct commercial workflow, not because it was syndicated from the MLS.

📌 How Property Classification Is Determined

When creating an MLS listing, sellers are shown:

• Available property classifications in their local MLS
• What each classification means
• Which property types each classification supports

This ensures MLS compliance and sets clear expectations about online visibility.

📌 Bottom Line

• Commercial MLS listings usually do not appear on residential websites
• Visibility depends on property classification
• Mixed-use or residential-classified properties may have broader exposure
• LoopNet is typically not included in MLS syndication

This is normal industry behavior and not a limitation of the listing service.

Have Questions About Listing Classification?

Brokerless shows available MLS property classifications during setup so sellers understand exactly how and where their listing will appear.