Space Coast Association of Realtors

What Space Coast Association of Realtors does

Space Coast Association of REALTORS® is a private, member-based professional trade association founded in 1959 and headquartered in Palm Shores, Florida, serving the real estate industry across Brevard County. It operates as a chartered local affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS, providing its 5,000-6,400+ REALTOR and Business Partner members with access to the Space Coast MLS® — a real-time multiple listing service database that also pulls listings from four partner associations (Daytona Beach, St. Augustine & St. John, RealMLS, and Hernando). Beyond MLS access, the association delivers continuing education, Code of Ethics enforcement, arbitration and mediation services, government affairs advocacy, networking events, and a suite of integrated member-benefit tools including ShowingTime scheduling, Supra electronic lockboxes, RPR analytics, CubiCasa floor plans, and iMAPP MLS data management, all accessed through the Launch Pad member portal built on the Higher Logic Thrive platform.

The association generates revenue primarily through recurring annual membership dues (REALTOR memberships for individual agents and Designated Brokers, plus MLS-only memberships for agents affiliated with other associations) supplemented by continuing education fees, event programming, Business Partner Directory services, and event space rental at its 15,266-square-foot Palm Shores facility (The Oasis at Palm Shores). A newly added marketing platform partnership with VirtualTourCafe (April 2026) extends the member benefit stack at no incremental cost to members. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the organization is governed by an elected Board of Directors and led by CEO Lindsey Ruschak with a 13-person full-time staff. The association operates the Space Coast REALTORS Charitable Foundation, which has distributed community grants (including $30,200 in Q1 2026 alone) and has raised over $1,000,000 since 2012 through the Brevard's Children in Need committee for children experiencing homelessness.

Name

Space Coast Association of Realtors

Legal name

Space Coast Association of REALTORS®

Website

https://spacecoastmls.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Space Coast Association of REALTORS® is a Brevard County, Florida professional trade association founded in 1959 that operates the Space Coast MLS® and provides ethics enforcement, education, advocacy, and integrated member-benefit tools to 5,000-6,400+ REALTOR and Business Partner members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Trade Association Services

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (531210)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Real Estate Brokerage (Buy/Sell) (FSAEAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Office Brokerage (BPAJABAA), Tenant Representation & Corporate Services Brokerage (BPAJABAJ)

Keywords

• Real estate MLS services
• REALTOR membership association
• Property listing database
• Real estate professional education
• Trade association advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Palm Shores

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. REALTOR Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for REALTORS and Business Partners. The association offers various membership types with different fee structures for Designated Brokers versus agents.
2. MLS Only Membership: MLS membership fees for agents who hold REALTOR membership at another association. Designated Brokers pay different application fees than agents.
3. Education and Training: Continuing education courses, webinars, and professional development programs for members including Code of Ethics instruction.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Space Coast Association of REALTORS is a professional trade association serving licensed real estate professionals in Brevard County, Florida. Its core offering is the Space Coast MLS multiple listing service — a real-time property database covering thousands of listings — along with REALTOR and Business Partner membership, continuing education, ethics enforcement, advocacy for private property rights, and community programs.

Product overview

Space Coast Association of REALTORS operates a platform-plus-services model centered on the Space Coast MLS database, which houses thousands of properties for sale across Brevard County and updates in real time. The core MLS system integrates with multiple third-party tools including ShowingTime (scheduling), Supra (lockboxes), RPR analytics, iMAPP, CubiCasa (floor plans), and Checkmate compliance software. Members access services through the Launch Pad member portal, which provides quick links to these integrated tools along with education courses, webinars, a member directory, business partner directory, and Rocket Pass engagement program. The Association also offers marketing tools through VirtualTourCafe partnership, housing market statistics reports, professional standards services, government affairs advocacy, charitable foundation grants, and event space rentals at The Oasis at Palm Shores.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Space Coast MLS (Multiple Listing Service) A real-time database of thousands of properties for sale in Brevard County, providing members and consumers with listing search, market statistics, and property data across five regional associations (Space Coast, Daytona Beach, St. Augustine & St. John, RealMLS, and Hernando).
• REALTOR Membership Annual membership subscription for licensed real estate professionals, providing MLS access, Code of Ethics compliance, continuing education, advocacy, networking, and marketing tools. Designated Brokers and individual agents pay different application fees.
• Member Portal (Launch Pad) Member-only digital platform providing access to dashboards, quick links, account management, broker tools, committee communities, resource libraries, and member communications using single sign-on with member ID credentials.
• Continuing Education and Webinars
• The Oasis at Palm Shores Event Space
• Space Coast REALTORS Charitable Foundation
• Housing Market Statistics Reports
• Professional Standards Services
• Member Benefits Program
• Government Affairs and Advocacy

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• VirtualTourCafecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 April 2026Partnership to provide 5,000+ members with an all-in-one marketing platform featuring automated virtual tours, property flyers, and branded videos. Platform offered at no additional cost to members and includes full training and support. Partnership aims to simplify property marketing and help real estate agents elevate their personal brand.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Greater Tampa Association of Realtors: Regional Florida REALTOR association serving the Tampa Bay area with MLS, professional development, advocacy, and member services. Directly comparable model and geographic scope within Florida.
• Orlando Regional Realtor Association: Regional Florida REALTOR association serving Orlando metro area with MLS operations, member services, education, and advocacy. Highly comparable business model serving a different but adjacent Florida region.
• Stellar MLS: Large Florida-focused MLS serving multiple regional associations and brokers. Directly comparable in MLS aggregation, listing data, and platform services, though operating at greater scale across multiple associations.
• Houston Realtors (HAR): Large regional REALTOR association serving the Houston metro area, operating the HAR MLS and providing full member services, education, and advocacy. Highly comparable trade association model in a different regional market.
• Miami Realtors: One of the largest local REALTOR associations in the US, serving Miami-Dade County with full MLS, education, and advocacy services. Same membership-based association model with regional Florida footprint and similar product set.
• Northeast Florida Association of Realtors: Regional REALTOR association serving Northeast Florida (Jacksonville area) with MLS access, education, ethics enforcement, and advocacy. Same trade association structure with comparable member services.

Emerging players

• Bright MLS: Large regional MLS covering multiple mid-Atlantic states, formed through consolidation of multiple legacy MLS systems. Comparable in MLS aggregation and data services but with a broader multi-state footprint and consolidation-focused model.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Realtors: National umbrella trade association governing the REALTOR trademark, Code of Ethics, and major MLS policy. Space Coast operates as a local chapter under NAR membership, sharing mission and advocacy priorities at a national scale.
• Florida Realtors: State-level REALTOR association and trade body for Florida, providing statewide advocacy, education, and legal resources. Acts as an umbrella organization of which Space Coast is a local chapter, with overlapping mission and broader geographic scope.
• California Association of Realtors: State-level REALTOR association serving California with statewide advocacy, MLS policy influence, and member services. Comparable in trade association mission but operating at much greater geographic scale and member count.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLq4p3St5qqDM2fBjYVj24wJWLWEVebmHg
• Facebookfacebook.com/SpaceCoastAssocofRealtors

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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