FAQs
NorthstarMLS Announces Security Initiative
This was recently reported by the Twin Cities MLS to its members
NorthstarMLS has recently taken important steps to face a challenge that is prevalent in our entire industry – that of data security – and we wish to share information about this initiative with you, our subscriber. NorthstarMLS made it possible for you to access [...]
Minnesota MLS Emails Have Been Upgraded
I you have ever received an email from a Minnesota real estate agent with MLS properties on it, it probably came directly out of the MLS system. The emails were static, you could not do much with the houses on them except for look at them.
Recently, the Minnesota MLS has upgraded the email system to [...]
Why is the MLS Listing Wrong?
It is just the old saying says: “Garbage in, Garbage out”. Unfortunately, many real estate agents just don’t understand how to input information into the MLS for investment properties. This is especially true with multi-family listings. Many real estate agents do not put rent amounts, correct bedroom counts, and correct expense information into the MLS [...]
Read MoreListing Manufactured Homes On Northstar MLS
Posted by Thursday, July 24, 2008 on the NorthstarMLS for Agents to get up to speed with putting manufactured houses (trailer homes) into the Minnesota MLS.
The recent addition of the “Manufactured Home Yes/No” field makes it easier to identify manufactured homes on the MLS. The following Q & A is a quick guide for [...]
Why Are Bank-Owned Properties Not Updated
This is a common frustration that both customers and agents have about Bank Owned properties on the MLS. Often we will see a property on the Minnesota MLS, schedule a showing, and even write an offer, only to find out that is has been sold.
This is a function of how the banks process the [...]
How Often is this MLS Updated?
The MLS access on this website is a live feed to the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota. Once a change is made by a real estate agent or broker the data in the system is updated immediately.
Read MoreHow Do I Find Foreclosed Properties?
A frequent question from newer investors is: “How to do I find foreclosed properties on the MLS?“. The MLS is now just implementing a field that specifies if the property is bank-owned (or REO). Unfortunately, any listings that were put into the MLS will NOT have that field marked (unless updated by [...]
Read MoreWhy Do I Have To Register When I Search the MLS?
We ask you to register on our site only after you do your MLS search once you want to read more details about the properties. Registering allows you to save your searches, save favorites, and then easily come back at a later time and continue your Minnesota MLS search.
Lastly, requiring you to [...]
