Posted by Scott Ewing S. W. Mich on January 29, 2002 at 06:44:01:
Having a licence will help in your knowledge. Especially if you are going to do a lot of work with agents. You can view MLS lisitngs at Realtor.com These listings are pulled directly from the MLS systems. My personal view is that it will give you a jump start, so at least take the prelicenceing class. Most are under $250 depending on the state. And no you can’t access the system directly unless you are a Realtor. The various systems are operated by their local board of Realtors. You can also have 1 agent, that you feel you can work, with to search for you. It doesn’t have to be their own listings, for them to show and sell it. Scott