Guide to Searching the Phoenix Multiple Listing Service (MLS)

There are many, many different ways the MLS can be searched. Many of these search methods are not available to the public and must be conducted by a licensed REALTOR. However, if you would like to have a custom search created for you, Bloom / Van Omen & Associates – the official real estate partner of Scottsdale.com - is happy to help. Please browse through the list below, which will provide you with various types of search criteria so you can provide your preferences on our Customized Multiple Listing Service Search page.

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Alphabetized Search Terms

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Search Terms A-F Active  Listing Status We can search all Active MLS listings AWC – I  Sellers have accepted a contract, but are still accepting backup offers AWC – C  Sellers have accepted a contract contingent upon Buyers selling their home Pending  Sellers have accepted a contract and are not accepting any more offers Sold  We can search for homes that have sold in the last 3 years) Cancelled  We can search 3 years back for cancelled listings Expired  We can search 3 years back for expired listings TOM  We can search 3 years back for listings that were temporarily taken off the market Additional Bedroom Information  Master Bedroom Split Other Bedroom Split 2 Master Bedrooms Master Bedroom Upstairs Master Bedroom Downstairs Other Bedroom Downstairs Separate Bedroom Exit Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet Master Bedroom Sitting Room Agent  We can search for listings by the listing agent’s name Approximate Sq Ft Range  We can search for listing by minimum and/or maximum range of square footage Architecture  Ranch Territorial/Santa Fe Spanish Contemporary Santa Barbara/Tuscan) Area  MLS assigns each geographic areas their own number which we can easily search Assessor’s Book & Map Number  We can search for listings using the county’s identification system of recording properties Association Fees Paid  Monthly Quarterly Semi-annually Annually Association Fee  We can search for listings using a minimum and/or maximum $$ amount of HOA fees Association Fees That Include  Exterior Maintenance of Unit Roof Repair or Roof Replacement Blanket Insurance Policy Water / Sewer / Garbage Collection Pest Control  Air Conditioning / Heating Electric / Gas Cable / Satellite TV Front Yard Maintenance Common Area Maintenance Street Maintenance No Association Fee At All Association Rules / Information  Pets Allowed No Visible Trucks, Trailers, RV’s or Boats Separate RV Parking Available Rentals Okay Clubhouse / Recreation Center Club Optional Membership FHA Approved Project VA Approved Project HOA Special Assessment Pending HOA Professionally Managed HOA Self-Managed HOA Not Managed Seller  No Preference, Yes, No Bathrooms  We can search listing by minimum and/or maximum number of bathrooms Bedrooms  We can search listing by minimum and/or maximum number of bedrooms Bedroom Dimensions  If Buyer needs a specific sized bedroom we can search by room dimensions Block  We can search listing by minimum and/or maximum of a block number from records BOM Date / Been on Market  We can search listing by minimum and/or maximum number of days an agent has it listed Builder Name  We can search listing by a home builder’s name Building Number  We can search listing by a building’s assigned number Building Style  Two-Plex / Duplex Three-Plex / Triplex Four-plex Clustered String High Rise City / Town  We can search listings by city or town name Close of Escrow Date (COE)  We can search listings by a minimum and/or maximum date of when a home sold  Co-Listing Agent  We can search listings by a co-listing agent’s name Compass Point of Address  North / Northeast / Northwest South / Southeast / Southwest East / West Construction Materials  Block Construction Wood Frame Construction Metal Frame Construction Brick Construction Sump Block Construction Adobe Construction Construction Status  Still To Be Built Under Construction Completed Spec Home Contingent Offers  We can search for listings that will or will not allow contingent offers Cooling  Refrigeration Evaporative Both Refrigeration & Evaporative Window/Wall Unit County Located In  Apache / Cochise / Coconino / Gila / Graham / Greenlee / La Paz Maricopa / Mohave / Multiple Counties / Navaho / Out-of-Country Out-of-State / Pima / Pinal / Santa Cruz / Yavapai / Yuma County Record Book & Page #  We can search listings by their assigned county record book & page number Cross Streets  We can search for listings by cross streets Buyer wishes to search near Cumulative Days of Market  We can search by minimum and/or maximum number of days property has been listed  Den/Other Room Dimensions  If Buyer needs a specific sized room we can search listings by room dimensions Dining Area  Formal Dining Room Eat-in Kitchen / Breakfast Room / Breakfast Bar Dining in Living / Family Room / Great Room  Dining Room Dimensions  If Buyer needs a specific sized dining room we can search by dining room dimensions Disclosures  Seller Disclosure Available Super Fund/WQARF/Agency Disclosure Required Special Assessment District Disclosures-None Dwelling / Type of Home  Single Family Detached Patio Home Townhouse / Apartment Style (Condo) / Loft Style Gemini / Twin Home  Manufactured / Mobile Home Modular / Pre-Fabricated Home  Elementary School / District #  We can search listings by name of Elementary School and/or by the school district number Encoded Features / FE Code  We can search important property features by quick glance, VIEW THEM HERE Energy Features  Solar Hot Water Sunscreens Ceiling Fans Multi-Pane Windows Load Controller Multi-Zones Existing First Loan (Assumable)  Assumable 1st Loan – No qualification required Assumable 1st Loan – Qualification required Existing Option To Purchase  We can identify rental listings that the Seller’s tenant has an existing option to purchase  Expiration Date  We can search listings by an expiration date range Exterior Features  Separate Guest House Tennis Court Handball / Racquetball Court Sport Court Patio / Covered Patio / Screened-In Patio Balcony / Deck Gazebo / Ramada  Storage Shed Circular Drive Private Street Private Yard / Courtyard Front Yard Watering System / Back Yard Watering System Misting System Children’s Play Area Family Room Dimensions  If Buyer needs a specific sized family room we can search listing by family room dimensions Features  Fixer Upper / Home Needs Repair(s) Skylights Vaulted Ceilings / 9+ foot Flat Ceilings Central Vacuum Wet Bar Intercom Roller Shields Fire Sprinklers Elevator Physically Challenged No Interior Steps Water Softener - Owned / Water Softener – Leased Soft Water Loop Drinking Water Filtration System  Furnished Fencing  View / Wrought Iron Fencing Block Fencing Wood Fencing Concrete Panel Fencing Chain Link Fencing Wire Fencing Partial Fencing No Fencing Fireplace  1 Fireplace 2 Fireplaces 3+ Fireplaces Fireplace in Family Room Fireplace in Living Room Fireplace in Master Bedroom Two-Way Fireplace Gas Fireplace Free-Standing Fireplace Exterior Fireplace Firepit No Fireplace Go To Page 1 // 2 // 3 // 4