If your MLS comparables search returns no results, don't worry, this is usually caused by search criteria that are too restrictive.
Why Am I Seeing This Message?
AUTOPROP searches MLS listings in real time through a direct connection to the MLS database. This ensures that listing information is always current, including newly added, updated, sold, and pending listings.
When no results are returned, it typically means that one or more of your search filters are excluding all available listings.
Start With a Broad Search
If you're unsure which criteria are preventing results from appearing, begin with a very general search and gradually narrow it down.
Recommended starting criteria:
Search Radius: Large enough to capture nearby listings
Sub Area: Leave blank if possible
Status: Select the listing statuses you want to include (Active, Sold, Pending, etc.)
List Date: Leave as Nothing Selected to include all current active listings
Sold Date: Start with the last 60–90 days when searching sold comparables
This approach helps you identify what inventory is available before applying more specific filters.
Review the Results
Once listings appear, review the results table to understand the range of available properties.
Pay attention to:
Price ranges
Lot sizes
Floor areas
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
Property types
These ranges can help you set realistic search criteria.
Example
If the lowest-priced 2-bedroom comparable starts at $385,000, setting a minimum price of $200,000 would not improve your search, while setting a maximum price below $385,000 could eliminate all available results.
Refine Your Search
After reviewing the available listings:
Click Adjust at the top of the comparables data source.
Update your search criteria based on the ranges shown in the results.
Run the search again.
Example Search
The following criteria may produce a more focused list of comparables:
Price Range: $384,000 – $500,000
Bedrooms: 2–2
Minimum Floor Area: 800 sq. ft.
This refined search could return a manageable number of relevant comparables while still providing enough options for analysis.
Fine-Tune Your Results
If your search returns too many listings, you don't need to continue narrowing the criteria.
Instead, you can manually remove individual listings by clicking the Garbage Bin icon beside unwanted comparables.
This allows you to quickly create a curated list of the most relevant properties.
Still Not Finding the Results You Expect?
If you've broadened your search criteria and are still not seeing the listings you expect, our support team is happy to help.
Simply click the Live Chat button within AUTOPROP and we'll assist you in troubleshooting your search.