Unlocking the Full Value of Your MLS: Why Training Makes All the Difference
Written By John Hughes, VP of Industry Relations
It’s easy to get excited about the powerful tools and technology your MLS provides. Today’s tech-enabled agent not only provides rich data, but converts it into actionable information specific to their client’s needs. Portals don’t do that. Unfortunately, here’s the truth: until you start using these tools, they are basically just a pretty bauble on your shelf. As other agents build their businesses around these new technologies, your services are quietly getting out of date. That’s why training isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s the key to keeping your business thriving and your referral funnel full.
The Many Faces of MLS Training Today
Modern MLS leaders understand that agents and brokers have different learning styles, business goals, and schedules. That’s why today’s MLS training resources are more diverse and accessible than ever before. At MetroList, subscribers have access to:
| Live, Instructor-Led Classes: Whether in-person or via Zoom, these sessions offer real-time interaction, hands-on practice, and the chance to get your questions answered on the spot. | On-Demand Video Libraries: Perfect for busy professionals, these let you learn at your own pace, revisit complex topics, or catch up on new features whenever it fits your schedule. | One-on-One Coaching: Personalized sessions with MLS trainers help you tackle specific challenges, master advanced tools, or get tailored advice for your business. |
| Office and Team Trainings: Group sessions bring your whole team up to speed, ensuring everyone is leveraging the MLS to its fullest. | Resource Guides and Quick Tips: Written guides, FAQs, and quick video tips make it easy to find answers and learn new tricks on the fly. | Flexible Locations: Training isn’t limited to a single location. Subscribers can attend education sessions outside of their membership association. |
Real Results: What Agents Say
The impact of these training resources is clear in the feedback from agents and brokers. Many share how engaging, knowledgeable trainers have helped them discover new tools, streamline their workflow, and ultimately grow their business.
MetroList: Training That Fits How You Do Business
MetroList takes MLS training to the next level, including company trainers familiar with local issues and experts on the customized platform its subscribers actually use. They offer multiple delivery methods to fit your style and have built the training to align with your business. Rather than focusing on products, they emphasize how each one impacts your ability to list properties, serve buyers, shape relationships, and increase productivity. Wherever you want to improve, the trainers have a path to match your needs.
It doesn’t stop there. MetroList’s trainers connect the dots across the entire platform, showing how to leverage multiple products into impactful solutions with helpful insights and best practices for each business category. This holistic approach ensures you’re not just learning features but discovering how to integrate all the tools at your disposal to serve your clients better and grow your business.
Ready to Get More from Your MLS?
If you’re a MetroList subscriber, you already have the tools you need for success. Explore the training calendar, sign up for a class, or request a customized session for your office. With MetroList, you’re not just getting great tools, you’re getting the knowledge and support to make them work for you.