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Scurry County to list county-owned building on MLS; court authorizes broker approach
Summary
The commissioners discussed using an MLS listing and naming a broker to market a county-owned building; legal staff advised requiring a 30-day MLS listing so any licensed broker can present ready buyers. The transcript records agreement but no numerical bids or sale price.
Scurry County Commissioners agreed to pursue a broker-based sale process for a county-owned building and to require an MLS listing for at least 30 days so other licensed brokers can present potential buyers.
County legal/staff (S7) told the court that the law permits the court to contract with a broker and to require an MLS listing and a minimum 30‑day market period to give other brokers an opportunity. "The law also lets you require that it be an MLS listing, which means any licensed broker can also list it and that it has to be listed for at least 30 days to give everyone a chance to, quote, unquote, bid on it," S7 said.
Commissioners discussed past brokers used for county sales and S4 recommended using Melissa Petty if she is still handling local listings; the group also referenced a broker business named 'Texas hometown.' S7 said listing on the MLS allows other brokers in the county to list and bring ready, willing and able buyers to the court and that fees are typically split between brokers.
The court asked staff to contact the selected broker to ensure the MLS listing and to include the 30‑day requirement in the broker contract; commissioners confirmed that they do not need to set a specific 30‑day calendar date in the meeting but that the requirement should appear in the contract. The transcript records agreement by voice but does not record a formal roll-call tally or sale terms.
