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How to Join

General Information 

The MLS of Roanoke Valley (MLS) serves approximately 280 firms and 1900 brokers and agents. The online MLS system, known as flexMLS, is supported by FBS. The MLS lockbox system is provided by Supra, a division of Carrier Global Corporation.

The MLS Service Area is defined as the Virginia municipalities listed below:

Membership Applications 

An individual’s membership with Roanoke’s MLS has as prerequisites that the individual and firm must be members of a REALTOR® Association, have active Virginia real estate licenses and the firm’s Broker must also be a member (or be joining as a member) of the MLS.

Letter in Good Standing

MLS applicants who are not members of RVAR must provide the MLS with a Letter in Good Standing from their primary Association of REALTORS® confirming their current year membership dues have been paid.

MLS Password Confidentiality Agreement

All MLS users must agree to keep their MLS passwords confidential. MLS applicants must complete and submit the MLS Password Confidentiality Agreement.

Confidentiality Agreement

MLS Fees

Firm Initiation One Time Fee $250
Branch Office Initiation One Time Fee $125
Monthly Firm Fee $25
Monthly broker and agent fees $36

The fee for the first month of MLS service must be paid to the MLS at the time of application. The MLS accepts checks and credit card payments (VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.)

Once the MLS has received the completed application, letter in good standing, MLS password confidentiality agreement and first month’s payment, the processing time to set up a new MLS account is approximately 2 business days.

Please contact the MLS Coordinator Margaret Hobbie with any questions. 

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