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East Alabama Board of REALTORS®, Middle Georgia MLS, and FMLS Announce Three-Way Data Share Agreement
April 22, 2025
By Arianna Marino
Macon, Georgia & Phenix City, Alabama – In a move set to enhance real estate opportunities across state lines, the East Alabama Board of REALTORS® (EABOR), Middle Georgia MLS (MGMLS), and First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS) have announced a three-way data share agreement. This collaboration will empower real estate professionals, homebuyers, and sellers by expanding listing access and market insights on both sides of the Alabama-Georgia border.
By sharing real-time property listings and market data, agents and brokers across these three MLSs will now have a more comprehensive view of available homes, pricing trends, and buying opportunities. This enhanced connectivity creates a seamless experience for professionals working in the East Alabama and Middle & North Georgia regions, ensuring they can better serve clients with up-to-date and accurate information.
“This partnership is a game-changer for our members and the communities we serve,” said Chris Lammons, CEO of the East Alabama Board of REALTORS®. “With a significant number of buyers and sellers crossing state lines for their real estate needs, this data share ensures our members have the tools and insights necessary to serve their clients more effectively.”
The collaboration comes at a time when both Alabama and Georgia markets continue to see increased demand for residential and commercial properties. The expanded data access will help agents in all three MLSs remain competitive and provide better service to their clients by breaking down previous geographic boundaries to finding homes for buyers and sellers.
“As a data service organization serving Brokers and Agents, our primary goal is to provide our members with the best possible service,” said Suzanne Beers, CEO of Middle Georgia MLS. “This partnership with FMLS and EABOR allows us to expand our reach, giving our members more opportunities to find the perfect property for their buyers and maximize exposure for their sellers.”
FMLS, the largest MLS in Georgia, has long been an advocate for regional cooperation to improve the real estate experience. This partnership aligns with its mission to support agents and brokers with cutting-edge technology and the most robust data resources available.
“At FMLS, we believe in fostering partnerships that drive innovation and growth,” said Jeremy Crawford, President and CEO of FMLS. “By collaborating with EABOR and MGMLS, we’re breaking down barriers and ensuring that professionals on both sides of the Alabama-Georgia line have the data they need to succeed. This data share agreement is a win-win for everyone involved—especially the buyers and sellers who rely on accurate and comprehensive market information.”
With this agreement, members of EABOR, MGMLS, and FMLS will have access to more listings, better market analytics, and increased opportunities to facilitate cross-border transactions. The integration of these three MLSs strengthens the Southeast’s real estate ecosystem and marks a significant step toward greater industry collaboration.
About East Alabama Board of REALTORS®
The East Alabama Board of REALTORS® serves real estate professionals in Alabama by providing MLS services, advocacy, and education to enhance the industry’s professionalism and efficiency.
About Middle Georgia MLS
Middle Georgia MLS is a premier MLS service provider supporting real estate professionals across Middle Georgia with advanced tools, data, and resources.
About FMLS
First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS) was founded in 1957 by eight brokers who wanted to share real estate listings to help connect buyers and sellers. Today, FMLS is the fourth largest MLS in the US. As Georgia's largest MLS, it serves over 57,000 members and has extensive MLS partnerships across Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Tennessee, Texas, Washington state, plus Costa Rica, Mexico, and much of Central America. Find out more at https://firstmls.com/.