MLS Access without joining an agency?

[Thomas Lin]

Hi guys,

I've been reading Brandon Turner's book and he wrote that it's not a bad idea to obtain a real estate license in order to access the MLS. My question is, in CA is that all we need in order to access the MLS? Or is it another requirement that we need to be working at a real estate agency as well? I have a full-time regular job so was hoping we just needed the license.

Thanks!

[Alex Larcheveque]

Quote from @Thomas Lin:

Hi guys,

Is this the correct understanding of how this would work?

1. Pass real estate salesperson exam in CA

2. Find MLS-only brokerage to hang my license with so I can obtain my real estate license (are these brokerages OK with my not actually working as an agent?)

3. Apply to access MLS

Thank you!

1) Yes. 

2) Yes, MLS-only brokerages are okay with you not working as an agent.

3) Your brokerage will most likely guide you through the process of gaining access to the MLS. You just need to submit some paperwork and fees.