The issue here as that while both MLS are computer databases, the information in those databases was entered by humans. Many agents have different ideas of how information should be entered, and you want to try to capture all those possibilities if you are looking for specific subdivisions.
Try multiple methods of entering subdivision names. Likely the most productive search would be with the actual subdivision name. If the subdivision name was "River Bend at Mansell", don't stop there. You may also find homes in that same subdivision listed under:
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Here is an example of how to approach street searches. If you search for just "Parkgate", you would miss "Park Gate" so enter that too with a comma in between. On this example you may want to avoid entering just "Park" though. True you would find "Park Gate" and "Parkgate," but you would also get "Park," as well as "Forest Park," "Green Park Reserve," "The Park on the Hill," etc. This is just like Google and other search engines. Think like a computer and you'll be fine.
(Note: when inputting more than one street or subdivision, be sure that there are NO SPACES between them, only commas, e.g. River Bend,Riverbend,Riverbend at Mansell,River Bend at Mansell).
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