Can a RE agent join MLS without joining boards or NAR

[Kevin Carter]

In Florida, can a newly licensed RE agent (not a Realtor and not yet working for a broker) join MLS independently or do they have to join a local board or the NAR first?

Thank You

[Miguel Ángel]

So basically it’s a monopoly. We have all the tools and all the power. Pay us or get out of the business. Isn’t it bad enough that the State makes us upkeep and maintain our licenses. Now we have to pay some PRIVATE organization to be able to do our jobs. It’s not even like they filter bad agents out or it would be worth it. Plenty of bad ones still around just paying their dues.