How much does MLS membership cost?

MLS access fees vary by local association and membership type, with annual costs typically ranging from approximately $480 to $650. Some associations bill quarterly at roughly $120 per quarter, while MLS-only subscriptions that exclude REALTOR® association benefits may cost approximately $650 per year. Costs depend on the local association, the MLS system used, and whether the agent also holds REALTOR® membership.

Sources: CDAR — Annual Billing; OC Realtors — MLS-Only Salesperson.

MLS membership pricing in Colorado is not published by the state's regulatory agencies, so costs vary by MLS provider and region. Colorado's largest MLS serves approximately 26,000 professionals across the state, and combined MLS, state, and local association dues typically total several hundred dollars annually.

Sources: CO DRE — Broker Applications, Documents and Fees; Colorado DRE — Broker License Application Requirements.

MLS costs in Connecticut depend on the MLS provider and location. SmartMLS, which serves most of the state, charges a subscriber fee of $212.10 billed semi-annually, totaling approximately $424.20 per year, with an optional electronic key fee of $84.67 semi-annually. In areas near the New York border, OneKey MLS through the Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS® charges an annual subscriber fee of $225.00, with a $200.00 startup fee for new subscribers. Broker application fees and office participation fees vary by MLS.

Sources: SmartMLS — Fee Schedule; HGAR — Membership Fee Schedule.

MLS membership costs vary by local association and MLS region, and no statewide fee is set by Florida regulators. In the Miami area, the MLS portion of annual association dues is $336 per year. Costs in other regions of Florida differ based on the local MLS provider and association.

Sources: Miami Realtors — Dues Renewal.

MLS access in Georgia is available through Georgia MLS (GAMLS) and FMLS, each with different fee structures. GAMLS charges a monthly per-agent fee plus a one-time initiation fee, while FMLS charges a small percentage of the sale price per transaction rather than a flat annual fee. These costs are separate from REALTOR® association dues, which add several hundred dollars annually depending on the local association.

Sources: GA Admin Code — GREC Rules 520-1 (Licensure and Brokerage); GREC — License Renewal Guide.

MLS fees vary by market and MLS system. In the Chicago area, the 2026-2027 MLS access fee is $426 per year for brokers through the Chicago Association of REALTORS®. In March 2026, Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED), Chicago's MLS, voted to eliminate the requirement that subscribers maintain NAR and local affiliate membership, making MLS access available separately from association dues. The total cost of association membership plus MLS varies by local association.

Sources: Chicago Association of REALTORS® — Membership Renewal.

MLS access costs vary by local MLS provider and region in Indiana, and some brokerages include access as part of their agent benefits while others pass the cost directly to the agent. Lockbox key services such as Supra eKey or Sentrilock also add an annual cost that varies by market. Because MLS fees are set by local associations and regional MLS organizations rather than by the state, no single rate applies across Indiana.

Sources: Indiana PLA — Real Estate Licensing Information; Pearson VUE — Indiana Real Estate Candidate Handbook (March 2025).

MLS membership costs vary by local market and are not set by the state. NAR national dues for 2027 are $156 per member plus a $45 special assessment for the Consumer Advertising Campaign, totaling $201, with additional state and local association dues applied on top. Local MLS access fees typically add several hundred dollars per year to the total. A licensee should contact the local REALTOR® association and MLS serving their area for exact pricing.

Sources: NAR — Membership Dues Information.

MLS access fees are set by each local MLS system, so there is no single statewide cost for Michigan. NAR national dues for 2027 are $156 per member plus a $45 special assessment for the Consumer Advertising Campaign, totaling $201 annually. Local association and MLS access fees are separate from these national dues and vary by market.

Sources: NAR — Membership Dues Information.

In Minnesota, MLS access is provided through local REALTOR® associations by NorthstarMLS, the state's primary MLS system. MLS fees are billed separately from REALTOR® membership dues, with costs varying by local association and subscription level. Minnesota REALTORS® does not provide MLS access directly; all MLS access in Minnesota is granted through local associations.

Sources: MN Commerce — Licensing Education; MN Commerce — RE License Guide PDF.

MLS costs vary by local association and are separate from state licensing fees. A typical Mississippi MLS subscriber pays semiannual service fees of several hundred dollars per year, an electronic key access fee for Supra lockboxes of roughly $200 per year, and an initial access fee that differs based on whether the subscriber is a REALTOR® association member. Principal brokers who participate as MLS participants face a higher application fee. These costs are set by the local MLS and association, not by the Mississippi Real Estate Commission, and vary by region.

Sources: CMR Realtors — Membership Dues Breakdown.

MLS access generally requires a monthly fee that varies depending on the MLS system, and some systems also charge a one-time subscription fee. Most brokerages require agents to pay their own MLS fees, though some cover them as part of agent benefits. Agents obtain MLS access by joining their local REALTOR® association, which also provides access to contracts, lockboxes, and training.

Sources: Nebraska Real Estate Commission — License Information (Applicant Information, Nebraska Resident); Nebraska Real Estate Commission — Salesperson Licensing (Resident Salesperson Information PDF).

The New Jersey Multiple Listing Service (NJMLS) charges a new agent a one-time registration fee of $65 and an annual membership fee of $250, with the first year prorated monthly. A new office incurs a $500 initiation fee and $30 per month in office dues. An orientation class is required before Supra eKEY and MLS database access are issued.

Sources: NJMLS — Join NJ MLS; NJ DOBI — Real Estate License Fees.

MLS fees vary by region and provider in New York. As one example, OneKey MLS (serving the Hudson Gateway area) charges subscribers $225 annually with a $200 startup fee for new subscribers. Broker participants pay a $650 one-time start-up fee plus $190 per month per office, and branch offices require a $450 one-time fee. MLS fees are nonrefundable and may be prorated based on the month of joining.

Sources: HGAR — Membership Fee Schedule; NY DOS — License Renewal (General Hub).

MLS membership costs vary by the specific multiple listing service serving a licensee's market area. In Ohio, the Cincinnati MLS (CincyMLS) charges annual licensee dues of $494 and annual office dues of $250, with a $200 application fee for new brokerages. MLS costs in other Ohio markets may differ from these figures.

Sources: CincyMLS — Dues & Fees Schedule.

MLS and association costs vary by local market and association. For 2027, NAR national dues are $156 per year plus a $45 special assessment for the consumer advertising campaign. State and local association dues differ by location; one Oregon association reports annual dues of $100 for the local board and $335 for Oregon REALTORS®. MLS access fees also vary, with one Oregon association charging a $250 application fee and $60 per month for access. Some brokerages cover MLS fees, but most require agents to pay these costs themselves.

Sources: NAR — How to Become a Realtor; Cascades East Realtors — MLS Subscriber Packet.

MLS membership costs are set by local REALTOR® associations and vary by market area across Tennessee, separate from Tennessee Real Estate Commission licensing fees. These fees are typically billed on a monthly or quarterly basis and depend on the local association a licensee joins.

Sources: TN Commerce Support — Pre-Licensing Requirements & Exam FAQs; TN TREC — PSI & Exam Information.

MLS fees vary by local association in Texas. At the Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR), the largest MLS in the state, the MLS Standard subscription costs $35 per month for agents and $85 per month for brokers of record, billed quarterly or annually in advance. An optional MLS Platinum add-on costs $199 plus tax per year and includes tools such as a CRM, market analytics, and agent website services.

Sources: Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR) — Official MLS Services Page; HAR — MLS Services.

MLS access costs in Virginia are set by local MLS organizations and vary by region, as there is no single statewide MLS system or fee. These costs are separate from state licensing fees paid to DPOR and are typically billed on a recurring basis by the local association or MLS provider. The specific amount depends on the MLS system serving the agent's geographic area.

Sources: VA DPOR — Real Estate Board; VA DPOR — Real Estate Process PDF.