Most likely you've already explored many of the real estate web-sites to find a home to buy, rent or maybe even see what your home is worth. What's difficult to understand is which web-site is best and why are they better? Most viewers have no idea what the MLS is or where all of the information comes from, how it gets there, etc.
HOW DOES THE DATA GET ONLINE?
When a REALTOR® adds a new real estate listing to their local Multi Listing Service (MLS) they have the option to allow 3rd party web-sites like Trulia to import the real estate agent's listing information. This local MLS is likely own by several different local REALTOR(R) Associations, which is is owned by it's members, Real Estate Agents. The smaller REALTOR Associations are typically
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