NWMLS transitions to Matrix and just keeps getting better!

Starting May 4, 2010, NWMLS will be transitioning to its new data service provider, Tarasoft, based in Canada, and it's called Matrix.

As I stated in a previous post, there are currently 2 MLS systems running in Sequim: OLS, which is a local Clallam County only MLS that only ~140 Sequim agents have access to, and NWMLS, which over 23,000 agents in western Washington have access to.

Again, it seems obvious which MLS system best serves the buyers and sellers here in Sequim, however, some of the 'OLS only' offices and agents here in Sequim don't see it that way. I think they are really missing out, especially now with the new Matrix system in place.

Most local Sequim agents who are members of NWMLS have probably already attended the transition to Matrix meeting, and after I attended the meeting, all I can to say is WOW!

I thought NWMLS was great before, and now with Matrix it's even better. It's lightning fast, with excellent search capabilities, statistics, etc., it's a dream come true for any professional real estate agent who's serious about the business.

So as a buyer or seller in Sequim, what does this new NWMLS Matrix system mean to you? If you list with a NWMLS affiliated office/agent, your home listing will be available to over 23,000 licensed real estate agents in western Washington.

Compare that with an 'OLS only' office that is searched by only the ~140 local Sequim agents, plus local Port Angeles agents... you're missing out on a lot of agent exposure!

For buyers, there are more and more 'NWMLS only' listings that 'OLS only' agents are not seeing, so you're not seeing the entire available market if your agent isn't a member of NWMLS.

Again, if NWMLS were the only MLS system running here in Sequim, all of the agents would be on the same level playing field, all the MLS data would be in 1 place, and it would streamline and elevate the level of professionalism in the local Sequim real estate market.

The agents and offices that belong to NWMLS have a distinct advantage over the 'OLS only' agents and offices, so please make sure you have all of the information, and choose your agent wisely!

More exposure, more information and better tools make better agents!

NWMLS is the key to a better real estate experience in Sequim. 

Have a great day, and contact me for more Sequim real estate information.