Does anyone know of any MLS ONLY brokers in California?

[Tori Roy]

Does anyone know an MLS ONLY broker in California? Something like what RE E-broker used to be. Now they're a full-service broker. I'm an Investor, not an Agent. I have a Real Estate License and I have kept it because it helps. What I need is to continue to have MLS access for due diligence purposes. However, I don't wish to pay a ton of fees - just to have MLS access last year I had to to pay CAR+NAR+Local Association+ MLS fees. Something like $1200. Would like to avoid that but still be able to access the MLS. Any suggestions? Thank you

[Jon Schwartz]

@Tori Roy, I can't point you to the court records, but I remember learning that anti-trust laws prevent NAR from limiting MLS access to Realtors.

I think the solution for you is a no-frills, no-desk-fee broker plus signing up for your local MLS without joining the Realtor board attached to it.

I'd suggest doing a little googling, then calling your local Realtor board and inquiring (dare I say "badgering") them about buying MLS access without joining.

Good luck!

Jon