How to Choose a Realtor in Miami: MLS Access etc.
by stazhkova on 15.09.2025
Hello. Today we will talk about choosing a realtor—a specialist who will accompany you at every stage of the transaction and help you make the right decisions. The quality of the realtor’s work directly determines how quickly and safely you will be able to purchase real estate. I will explain why you need a realtor, how to choose one correctly, and how to build effective cooperation with them.
Why it’s worth working with a realtor
A realtor is a licensed specialist who has access to up-to-date market information and knows the legal nuances of executing transactions. They will help you:
• find suitable properties that match your criteria;
• assess the real market value of the property;
• conduct negotiations with the seller;
• prepare and review documents;
• carry out the transaction in compliance with all legal requirements.
In addition, working with a realtor reduces the risk of financial losses: if the specialist makes a mistake, their insurance will cover the damage.
Access to MLS
One of the key advantages of working with a realtor is access to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)—a closed professional database that contains virtually all current listings on the market. More than 95% of transactions are completed through the MLS. It is impossible to obtain access to this system on your own—it is open only to licensed agents.
How to choose a realtor
Before making a decision, speak with several candidates. Ask questions:
• how many years they have worked in real estate;
• how many transactions they completed over the past year;
• which areas they specialize in;
• how they plan to search for property for you.
Choose a specialist who has experience in your price segment and knows well the area that interests you.
Why you should not work with several realtors at the same time
Working with several agents at once can lead to conflicts and slow down the search process. The real estate market is fairly close-knit, and sellers quickly learn about such situations. This can negatively affect the perception of your offer. Choose one realtor you trust and work only with them.
Defining search parameters
After choosing a realtor, discuss in detail with them the requirements for the property: square footage, layout, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, presence of a yard or pool, distance from work, schools, and transport infrastructure. The more precise your parameters, the faster you will receive relevant options.
Viewings and notifications
The realtor will send you suitable options. First, review the photos and description to filter out unsuitable properties. You should go to viewings only for those listings that truly meet your requirements. You can also set up automatic notifications about new properties to respond promptly to fresh offers.
Conclusion
Choosing a realtor is one of the most important steps on the path to purchasing real estate. The result of the entire transaction will depend on their experience, knowledge, and approach to work. In the next material, we will examine how to correctly submit a purchase offer to increase the chances of its acceptance.
