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Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make, and having the right information matters. As a member-owned organization, Northwest MLS (NWMLS) is guided by broker feedback and suggestions to continually drive ongoing improvements—helping create a marketplace that works better for everyone.
Recently, NWMLS added several new listing fields, making it easier for buyers to find homes that truly match their needs and for sellers to showcase what makes their property special:
Island View
For buyers who dream of scenic surroundings, this new field highlights homes with views of nearby islands. It helps buyers quickly identify properties that offer a unique visual connection to the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest—without having to dig through listing descriptions.
Outdoor Fireplace
Outdoor living spaces are more popular than ever! This field allows buyers to easily find homes with built-in outdoor fireplaces, perfect for entertaining, relaxing year-round, or enjoying cooler evenings outdoors.
Total Covered Parking
Parking needs vary from household to household. By calling out total covered parking options, this field helps buyers quickly determine whether a home fits their practical needs, especially in urban or high-density areas.
Mid-Century
Architecture matters to many buyers. This new field makes it easier to search for mid-century homes, helping fans of this iconic design style quickly find properties with the clean lines, open layouts, and character they love.
3-Story & 3-Story with Basement
Home layout is just as important as square footage. These new options help buyers better understand a home’s structure at a glance, making it easier to identify properties that suit multigenerational living, work-from-home needs, or simply a preference for more defined spaces.
Home Automation & Visitable
Today’s buyers often look for homes that support both technology and accessibility. This field highlights features like smart-home systems as well as “visitable” elements, such as step-free entry or wider doorways, that make a home easier for guests of all abilities to access.
Committed to Better Home Searches
Every update NWMLS makes is designed with one goal in mind: helping brokers help their clients succeed. These new fields provide clearer, more detailed information—so buyers can search with confidence and sellers can better highlight the features that matter most.
When you work with a Northwest MLS broker, you benefit from tools and data that are constantly evolving to reflect real-world needs.
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