What Is Hive MLS in North Carolina?
If you are selling a home in eastern or coastal North Carolina, you may have heard the terms Hive MLS or NCRMLS and wondered what they mean.
Hive MLS is a regional Multiple Listing Service that was formerly known as North Carolina Regional MLS (NCRMLS). Hive MLS provides real estate professionals with listing services, technology and access to shared property information across a large area of North Carolina and other states.
Hive MLS has grown into a large regional MLS network serving real estate professionals and property markets throughout the Southeast.
What Areas Does Hive MLS Cover?
Hive MLS has a broad service area covering numerous communities throughout North Carolina and surrounding states.
In North Carolina, its member organizations and service areas include markets throughout eastern and coastal North Carolina, including communities around Wilmington, New Bern, Greenville, Jacksonville, Goldsboro, Wilson, Rocky Mount, Morehead City and many other areas.
Hive MLS has continued to expand its cooperative network, so its current coverage extends beyond the traditional North Carolina Regional MLS service area.
Because Hive MLS serves a large and expanding geographic area, the MLS covering a particular property should be verified based on the property’s county and local market.
Is Wilmington Part of Hive MLS?
Yes. Wilmington and the surrounding coastal North Carolina market are served through Hive MLS.
Hive MLS’s North Carolina network includes Cape Fear REALTORS® MLS and other REALTOR® associations throughout eastern and coastal North Carolina.
Other communities served through the Hive MLS network include areas around Greenville, New Bern, Jacksonville, Goldsboro, Morehead City and many other North Carolina markets.
The specific MLS serving a property depends on its location, so sellers should verify the MLS coverage for their property.
Why Does MLS Matter?
An MLS provides a central database where participating real estate professionals can share and access property listing information.
When a home is listed through the appropriate MLS, the property can receive exposure to real estate professionals and buyers searching for homes in that market. MLS listing information may also be distributed through listing feeds and other real estate websites.
For homeowners selling their property themselves, MLS exposure can provide significantly more visibility than relying only on traditional For Sale By Owner advertising.
Can I Get on Hive MLS Without a Realtor?
Yes, homeowners can use a Flat Fee MLS service to have their property listed on the MLS without hiring a traditional full-service listing agent.
With a Flat Fee MLS listing, a licensed real estate broker submits the property to the appropriate MLS for the homeowner. The homeowner can then handle the sale themselves, including showings, communicating with buyers and negotiating offers.
This allows a homeowner to receive MLS exposure while selling the property themselves and avoiding a traditional listing commission.
How Do I List on Hive MLS?
If your property is located in an area served by Hive MLS, you can use a North Carolina Flat Fee MLS service to have your property submitted to the appropriate MLS.
You provide your property information, photographs, listing price and other required information. A licensed broker then reviews and submits the listing to the appropriate MLS.
Because Hive MLS serves a large number of markets, the exact MLS coverage for your property should be verified based on its location.
If you are not sure which MLS covers your property, check our North Carolina MLS Coverage information or contact us for help determining the appropriate MLS for your area.
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