If reading an MLS map wasn't confusing to you, get ready because they're about to change in Austin. The Austin Board of REALTORS® is rolling out the new MLS areas as of January 24, 2007. The board has been working on the changes since 2006 and they've all been finalized. New maps are available at the Austin Board of REALTORS® store and you can see changes online on most MLS feeds.
In speaking with representatives from the board, they do not currently have a FAQ or other resources for consumers. They suggested you work with a member of the board to familiarize yourself with the new map.
So what are the changes?
- Certain areas of town were split. For instance, MLS area 10 was huge, so it's not 10N (for north) and 10S (south). Changes also occurred for Cedar Park, Round Rock, Georgetown and Far South (Area SW is now SWW and SWE).
- 21 additional areas were modified.
- Three areas were created. DT (Downtown Austin), LW (Lake West), and UT (University Area)
- Two counties were added: Comal (CM) and Gonzales (GZ). We now have 14 counties covered by ACTRIS.
We also have a new tax system that real estate agents can use to create mailing labels or gather data.
If you have any questions on what these acronyms mean or how the changes will affect us, feel free to email us or post a question!
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