Stellar MLS

Name

Stellar MLS

Legal name

Stellar Multiple Listing Service, Inc.

Website

https://stellarmls.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Altamonte Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. MLS Subscriptions: Annual subscription fees for MLS access through REALTOR associations or direct Thompson subscriptions. Subscriptions provide access to Matrix, training, market statistics, and 30+ included products and services. Billing occurs annually with invoices posted in May and due dates in late May/early June.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stellar MLS operates a multiple listing service (MLS) platform serving real estate professionals across Central and Southwest Florida and Puerto Rico. The company provides the Matrix MLS system as its core offering, with integrated tools for property listing input, search, market analytics, showing coordination, customer collaboration, and tax/public records access. Subscriptions include access to 30+ complementary products and services, training through Stellar University, and bilingual support six days per week.

Product overview

Stellar MLS operates as a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on Matrix, the core MLS system providing listing management and property search. The platform integrates over 20 complementary products and services including OneHome (client portal), MLS-Touch (mobile app), Prospects CRM, Realist (public records), ShowingTime (showings), iMapp (tax data), Property Panorama (virtual tours), RentSpree (rental tools), and various other add-on modules for mortgage information, market analytics, tenant screening, and business expense tracking. Stellar University provides education, Stellar Central serves as the unified dashboard, and UCO Global extends advisory services internationally. The company also offers charitable initiatives through Stellar Cares.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Matrix Primary MLS platform providing listing management, property search, showing coordination, and comprehensive agent tools for real estate professionals across Florida and Puerto Rico. Includes Matrix Español for Spanish-language users.
• OneHome Customer portal integrated with Matrix, offering property search, buyer journey planner (tracking buying/selling process), Propertyfit matching with livability scores, and enhanced email communications for client collaboration between agents and their customers.
• MLS-Touch Mobile application providing full MLS functionality on smartphones and tablets. Version 4.3 available with latest updates, enabling agents to manage listings and access MLS data from mobile devices.
• Prospects CRM Customer relationship management tool seamlessly integrated with Matrix, including contacts manager, dashboard, calendar, showings manager, market reports, action plans, Facebook posting, mailing, and CMA tools.
• Realist Public records database integrated into Matrix providing property and ownership data, market information, interactive maps, market trends, RealAVM reports, Sell Score for property propensity analysis, and AI-powered property summaries.
• RatePlug Real-time mortgage payment information tool integrated into Matrix and OneHome, displaying lender rates, property taxes, projected insurance costs, and special financing options within listing emails. Lenders pay licensing fees to be displayed in the network.
• ListHub Listing syndication network enabling distribution of listings to major consumer portals including Homes.com, Realtor.com, Homesnap.com, and other platforms. Accessible without additional cost as part of Stellar MLS subscription.
• ShowingTime Automated showing coordination tool integrated with Matrix, enabling online showing requests between listing and showing agents, feedback collection, seller reports, and Supra KeyBox integration for property security and access.
• iMapp Property tax information tool providing tax roll data, parcel maps, and integrated MLS information with 3D mapping, data layering, building permits, code violations, and valuation reports for Florida counties.
• Property Panorama Automated virtual tour and digital marketing tool with InstaView creating unbranded MLS-compliant virtual tours from listing photos, plus printable flyers and social media syndication.
• RentSpree All-in-one rental platform offering tenant screening, online applications, document automation, e-signatures, rent payments, and renter management services across all 50 states. Uses TransUnion for credit and background checks.
• MyFloodStatus Certified flood zone determination reports with structure-based analysis from Western Technologies Group, accessible from inside Matrix or Stellar MLS Dashboard. Establishes whether dwellings are in or out of special flood hazard areas.
• Hurdlr Business expense tracker automatically tracking mileage, expenses, tax estimates, and deductions in real-time with premium access included in Stellar MLS subscription.
• MyRental (CoreLogic) Tenant screening service from CoreLogic providing credit reports, rental history, and background checks with 30% discount for Stellar MLS customers.
• SmartCharts Market statistics tool for creating print-outs with local market insights, embedding MLS-level stats on websites, and sharing expertise on social media. Basic account included with Stellar MLS subscription; SmartCharts Pro available at discounted rate.
• RateMyAgent Digital marketing platform leveraging verified customer reviews for word-of-mouth marketing, allowing sharing across Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.
• Stellar Central Centralized dashboard workspace providing access to all Stellar MLS products, billing, training, and account management across all integrated tools.
• Finding Homes Voice-enabled home search platform for people with visual impairments, enabling voice-controlled property searches through MLS data.
• SkySlope Offers Tool that helps reduce bias by concealing buyer names during the offer review process.
• Data Delivery Suite of data delivery options including API access, Broker Data Release Agreement, MLS Grid vendor guide, and syndication tools for data distribution.
• Universal Consulting Opportunities (UCO) Global MLS advisory subsidiary providing expertise and customized solutions for MLS implementation worldwide, partnering with international organizations including CEPI, FIABCI, NAR India, and CILA.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 80,000 customers served across Florida and Puerto Rico
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration22 records

AI capability6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, strategic and minor.

• REALTORS Association of Citrus CountycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 July 2026RACC became Stellar MLS's newest corporate shareholder, connecting RACC members to Stellar MLS resources, reach, and support. This partnership expands Stellar's footprint in Florida.
• Universal Consulting Opportunities (UCO)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2026UCO is a subsidiary of Stellar MLS launched in 2024 to provide global MLS advisory services. It delivers tailored strategies for MLS implementation worldwide, backed by Stellar's MLS leadership. Merri Jo Cowen transitioned from CEO to lead UCO full-time in March 2026.
• Down Payment Resource (DPR)coreTechnology or IntegrationDPR's software tools are integrated into Stellar MLS, allowing agents to identify properties qualifying for down payment programs. Over 80% of properties in the database can be matched with assistance programs.
• CEPI (European Association of Real Estate Professions)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCO is developing the MMCEPI MLS educational module to support MLS best practices and professional standards across Europe. Collaboration aligns with CEPI's MMCEPI Real Estate Quality Label launch.
• FIABCI (International Real Estate Federation)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCO served as RE Key Sponsor at MIPIM 2026 through FIABCI. UCO joined 15,000+ industry leaders from 90 countries. Merri Jo Cowen serves on the Board of Directors of FIABCI-USA.
• NAR India (National Association of Realtors India)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCO has been selected as an advisor to help establish a scalable MLS framework across India, working with NAR India to assess the market projected to reach $1 trillion by 2030.
• CILA (Latin American Real Estate Confederation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCO has established strategic partnerships with CILA as part of its global consulting relationships across Latin America.
• RatePlugcoreTechnology or IntegrationRatePlug displays real-time mortgage payment information from lenders directly within listing emails sent from Matrix. Lenders pay licensing fees to be displayed in the network.
• ShowingTimecoreTechnology or IntegrationShowingTime automates the showing coordination process between listing and showing agents, integrated directly into Matrix MLS.
• CignaminorOthersCigna provides machine-readable files as required by the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule for negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Zillow Group: Consumer-facing real estate platform that aggregates MLS data and has acquired ShowingTime. Operates as a broad incumbent in real estate technology, downstream of MLS data.
• CoreLogic: Major data and analytics provider for real estate, mortgage, and insurance. Provides Stellar MLS's tenant screening and public records integrations through MyRental, but operates as a broad incumbent across the entire real estate data stack.

Direct peers

• Bright MLS: The largest MLS in the United States, serving approximately 100,000+ subscribers across the Mid-Atlantic region. Bright MLS is the most direct competitor and benchmark for Stellar MLS's scale and product breadth.
• MIBOR REALTOR Association (Broker Listing Exchange): Indianapolis-area MLS serving central Indiana. Comparable in cooperative ownership structure and integrated product offerings.
• California Regional MLS (CRMLS): The largest MLS in California and second-largest in the US, serving over 100,000 subscribers. CRMLS is a direct peer in terms of multi-association cooperative structure and product suite scale.
• Heartland MLS: A large regional MLS serving Kansas and Missouri with over 40,000 subscribers. Comparable in cooperative ownership structure and integrated product portfolio.
• REcolorado: Colorado's largest MLS serving approximately 30,000+ subscribers. Comparable in cooperative ownership structure and integrated platform offering.
• NorthWest MLS: Major regional MLS serving Washington state and surrounding areas. Shares the multi-association cooperative model and operates an integrated suite of agent tools.
• Triangle MLS: Regional MLS serving the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina. Comparable in geographic concentration and cooperative ownership structure.
• Canopy MLS: Regional MLS serving the Charlotte, North Carolina region operated by Canopy Realtor Association. Comparable in cooperative ownership model and integrated product suite.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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