Best way to go about getting MLS access

[Wayne Fisher]

Well first I like to say i am very glad i found this site. Sooo much great information to learn. I'm new to real estate investing but, have read many books and try to soak up as much info as i can. I want to take a crack at flipping houses here in new jersey. And from what i gather having access to MLS listing will help alot for comp analysis. Here in New jersey we have to work under a broker for 3 years after getting are realtor license. I really have no interest in becoming a realtor i rather just work for myself.

So i am wondering is there anyway around this at all? Could i get my realtor license and just work for a broker part time buying and selling houses for myself? A friend of mine told me that you can also get access to mls by being a appraiser. I am sure there are people in New jersey that flip without having access to mls just wonder what they use for comps? I just hope i am not going about this all the wrong way. Any feed back on this would be great. Thanks!

[Tyrus Shivers]

@Wayne Fisher

There are a few ways to go about it.

1. Become a realtor. Yes there are Brokers that will allow you to work part time. Here in Maryland there are brokers that require no quota, no desk duty, You could do a search for 100% commission brokers.

2. Work with a realtor. Pay them something for pulling comps for you. You would have to find a investor friendly realtor.

3. Partner with another flipper or someone who has a realtor on the team that you could utilize.

There are other ways but these to me are the simplest.