To narrow your search and reduce the number of homes in the MLS, you can filter by the following criteria:

1. Bedrooms and Bathrooms: Set the minimum and maximum number of bedrooms and bathrooms based on your preferences.
2. HOPA (Housing for Older Persons Act): If you’re looking for a 55+ community or other specific age-restricted properties, you can filter by this option.
3. Price Range: Define your budget by setting minimum and maximum price limits.
4. Membership Fees: If you want properties with or without membership fees (e.g., golf or country club memberships), make sure to add this filter.
5. Pool: If having a pool is essential, add it as a requirement in your search.
6. HOA Fees: Narrow the search by including a range for HOA fees, or exclude properties with high HOA fees if you prefer lower costs.
7. Keywords: Use specific keywords (e.g., “waterfront,” “gated,” “renovated”) to find properties that meet your desired features.
8. Gated Community: If you prefer a more secure and private environment, filter for properties in gated communities.
9. Property Type: Specify whether you’re looking for a Condo, Single-Family Home (SFH), Villa, or Townhouse. This helps narrow your search to a specific property type.
10. Square Footage: Set a minimum and/or maximum square footage if you have a preference for the size of the property.
11. Lot Size: If you need a larger or smaller lot, set the square footage or acreage filter.
12. Age of Property: If you’re looking for newly built homes or properties within a certain age range, you can set a filter for that.
13. Waterfront/Water View: If you prefer properties with a view or located on a lake, river, or the ocean, this can help you find specific types of homes.
14. Renovated or New Construction: If you’re interested in homes that are either newly built or recently renovated, this filter can help.
15. Pets Allowed: For buyers with pets, you can filter for properties where pets are allowed.
16. Garage: If having a garage is important, you can filter by the number of garage spaces.

By adding these filters, you’ll be able to further narrow your MLS search to include only properties that align with your preferences, whether it’s based on the community type, property style, or specific features.