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The idea of the Great North MLS was born many years ago from REALTORS® around the state of North Dakota envisioning the future of the real estate industry. It has become clear in our industry, that the path to success is to provide the consumer with more choices and information. We strongly believe that increasing cooperation will better serve our members and consumers.

Together we are better. Together we are stronger. Together we are leading the way.

The first three shareholding Associations of the Great North MLS consist of the Bismarck-Mandan Board of REALTORS®, Jamestown Board of REALTORS®, and the Williston Board of REALTORS®. Each Association remains individually active in its Association endeavors but has contracted the Great North MLS to deliver quality programs, data resources, and policies that support our subscribers in serving consumers.

Each founding shareholding Association owns equal shares of the Great North MLS and is allotted one vote on the Great North MLS’s Shareholder Board. The Shareholder Board of Directors meets annually and determines the direction and vision of the Great North MLS.

Each shareholding Association also designates directors to represent them on the Great North MLS’s Board of Directors. The number of directors allowed for each Association is based on the membership size of the Association. The Board of Directors meets more frequently and makes decisions on programs, vendors, rules, regulations, fines, staffing, and other issues.

The Bismarck-Mandan Board of REALTORS® staff has been contracted to facilitate the administrative activities of the Great North MLS.