If membership in MLS and your local board were not linked...would you belong to just one or the other or neither ?

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Sally K. & David L. Hanson, WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce (EXP Realty 414-525-0563)

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Peter Mohylsky, Destin BeachPro

PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL

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Great question, I am not sure what value the local board provides for me. So...I am not sure I would be a member if that were an option.

Sep 20, 2016 07:54 PM

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Will Hamm

Aurora, CO
John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque, NM
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Lyn Sims

Schaumburg, IL
James Dray

Bentonville, AR
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers

Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ

Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

MLS

Sep 20, 2016 08:39 PM

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John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque, NM
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
James Dray

Bentonville, AR
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I'd belong to MLS but pass on the local board.

Sep 20, 2016 08:43 PM

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John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque, NM
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
James Dray

Bentonville, AR

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Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I could live without the local board, the state association and NAR.

Sep 20, 2016 08:37 PM

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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...

San Jose, CA
James Dray

Bentonville, AR
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Rainer
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Curtis Evans

Cabin Realty LLC/ USA, Licensed in Louisiana - Golden Meadow, LA

MLS

Sep 20, 2016 08:34 PM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
James Dray

Bentonville, AR
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

Probate Real Estate Services

I am with Roy Kelley on this. I prefer options not forced registration or memberships.

Sep 20, 2016 10:20 PM

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Peter Mohylsky, Destin...

Miramar Beach, FL
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I would belong to all of it...just as I have for 38 years....be "all in" or none....

Sep 20, 2016 10:13 PM

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Will Hamm

Aurora, CO
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Dianne Goode

Raleigh Cary Realty - Raleigh, NC

Realtor/Broker

There's a reason why agents are required to join the Board. I couldn't function without the MLS but probably would not join the Board if I didn't have to -- $500/year is a lot.

Sep 20, 2016 09:55 PM

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Will Hamm

Aurora, CO
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Terry McCarley

Coastal Real Estate - Cape Coral FL - Cape Coral, FL

REALTOR, SRES, CDPE - Cape Coral, FL

Both but our local board offers us a great deal of support as well as educational classes. MLS of course is an absolute must have!

Sep 20, 2016 09:05 PM

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Will Hamm

Aurora, CO
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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James Dray

Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

MLS

Sep 20, 2016 08:42 PM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA

https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA

Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I would only belong to what was absolutely neccessary to do my job. I would belong to the MLS and the state association only. The state association gives us free zipforms & digital ink, so there is a huge benefit there.

Sep 21, 2016 05:58 AM

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Will Hamm

Aurora, CO

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Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Even if they were not linked I would belong to both. Our board is awesome!

Sep 20, 2016 11:21 PM

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Bob Crane

Stevens Point, WI

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Scott Godzyk

Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH

One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Just the MLS

Sep 20, 2016 10:43 PM

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John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque, NM

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Harry F. D'Elia III

WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ

Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

I would belong to both.

Sep 20, 2016 10:35 PM

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Bob Crane

Stevens Point, WI

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Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Interesting question -- I imagine it would be based on the benefits received. My local board is quite responsive and active in the community.

Sep 20, 2016 10:27 PM

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Bob Crane

Stevens Point, WI

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Raymond E. Camp

Ontario, NY

MLS

Sep 20, 2016 09:53 PM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Lyn Sims

Schaumburg, IL

Real Estate Broker Retired

Of course I would take the MLS. It is really well run & a great resource. Not so for the board ... ugh.

Sep 20, 2016 09:52 PM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Jeff Pearl

RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA

Full Service Full Time Realtor

I get more use from MLS

Sep 20, 2016 09:10 PM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

We do have the option to belong to an association, and prefer to do so.

Sep 23, 2016 11:47 AM

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Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

I would belong to both. Sentrilock would still be linked.

Sep 21, 2016 01:27 PM

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William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Although not totally happy with the board, I would belong to them all.

Sep 21, 2016 08:47 AM

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Olga Simoncelli

Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT

CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

I would NOT belong to my board. It's very expensive and I see very little benefit from it.

Sep 21, 2016 06:19 AM

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Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I would still belong to my local board.

Sep 21, 2016 06:17 AM

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Les & Sarah Oswald

Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA

Broker, Realtor and Investor

MLS. But it is mandatory to be a member of board and NAR

Sep 21, 2016 05:17 AM

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Michael Setunsky

Woodbridge, VA

Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Sally K. & David L. Hanson If they weren't linked, we would still have to join the local Association. They control the lockboxes.

Sep 21, 2016 03:46 AM

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I enjoy the learning and networking opportunities that the Realtors Assn offers.

Sep 21, 2016 02:12 AM

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Richie Alan Naggar

people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA

agent & author

MLS to be sure and bye bye to the board...

Sep 21, 2016 01:10 AM

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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI

HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA

Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

We need the MLS for IDX access first.

Sep 21, 2016 12:37 AM

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Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

MLS. Not sure about the board. I would still take the occasional class that would benefit me.

Sep 21, 2016 12:01 AM

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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets

Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA

CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

I'm involved in my community outreach and I'm finding ways to involve my board. I just like most I'd have said "drop the board, just MLS", but I actually need my board for my philanthropy at this point of my career.

Sep 20, 2016 11:54 PM

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Susan Emo

Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON

Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

All I would want/need is MLS access! I have no interest in our local board or anything they do as they provide zero value to me.

Sep 20, 2016 11:38 PM

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John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

MLS any day.

Sep 20, 2016 11:24 PM

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Jennifer Mackay

Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL

Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I would not be a member of the board myself -

Sep 20, 2016 11:06 PM

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Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Having been the member of many local boards over the years to have MLS access, I might choose the MLS only!

Sep 20, 2016 11:06 PM

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FN LN

Toronto, ON

It would depend on the benefits offered by each.

Sep 20, 2016 09:44 PM

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Great question, I am not sure what value the local board provides for me. So...I am not sure I would be a member if that were an option.
I could live without the local board, the state association and NAR.
I am with Roy Kelley on this. I prefer options not forced registration or memberships.
I would belong to all of it...just as I have for 38 years....be "all in" or none....
There's a reason why agents are required to join the Board. I couldn't function without the MLS but probably would not join the Board if I didn't have to -- $500/year is a lot.
Both but our local board offers us a great deal of support as well as educational classes. MLS of course is an absolute must have!
I would only belong to what was absolutely neccessary to do my job. I would belong to the MLS and the state association only. The state association gives us free zipforms & digital ink, so there is a huge benefit there.
Even if they were not linked I would belong to both. Our board is awesome!
Interesting question -- I imagine it would be based on the benefits received. My local board is quite responsive and active in the community.
Of course I would take the MLS. It is really well run & a great resource. Not so for the board ... ugh.
We do have the option to belong to an association, and prefer to do so.
Although not totally happy with the board, I would belong to them all.
I would NOT belong to my board. It's very expensive and I see very little benefit from it.
Sally K. & David L. Hanson If they weren't linked, we would still have to join the local Association. They control the lockboxes.
I enjoy the learning and networking opportunities that the Realtors Assn offers.
MLS. Not sure about the board. I would still take the occasional class that would benefit me.
I'm involved in my community outreach and I'm finding ways to involve my board. I just like most I'd have said "drop the board, just MLS", but I actually need my board for my philanthropy at this point of my career.
All I would want/need is MLS access! I have no interest in our local board or anything they do as they provide zero value to me.
Having been the member of many local boards over the years to have MLS access, I might choose the MLS only!