Benefits of Choosing a Realtor
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Homebuyers and sellers often ask, "What is the difference between a real estate agent and a REALTOR®?" There are a number of important reasons why using a REALTOR® is important for receiving the professional, ethical and responsible service you desire in a real estate transaction.
Many people incorrectly use the term REALTOR® in a generic way to refer to all real estate agents. However, all agents are not REALTORS®. REALTOR® is a trademarked word and should only be used when referring to a member of the local, state and national real estate professional associations (like Hampton Roads REALTORS® Association). The term "real estate agent" is a generic term and refers to a sales agent who is responsible to a real estate broker and who is licensed by his or her state real estate commission to assist the broker in the business of buying, selling, exchanging, appraising, and managing property. A REALTOR® is a real estate agent who meets all these requirements, and more.
A REALTOR® is a real estate professional who subscribes to a strict Code of Ethics and high professional standards. The Code of Ethics contains rules of fairness and honesty that govern conduct and provide access to arbitration and dispute resolution. It provides a guide for long-term business success by helping to operate a real estate business smoothly and without obstacles.
Many REALTORS® seek additional professional development through education and earn the right to use REALTOR® designations. These designations are important when clients seek to find a REALTOR® who has specific training and certification in areas such as: residential properties, property management, real estate brokerage, and land consulting. Designations include "ABR" (Accredited Buyer Representative), "CRS" (Certified Residential Specialist), "GRI" (Graduate REALTOR® Institute), and many others.
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Don't settle for anything less than a REALTOR®. The Chantel Ray Real Estate Team is eager and willing to assist you with your next purchase. Visit our website to view hundreds of homes for sale, as well as virtual tours of our current listings.
Many people incorrectly use the term REALTOR® in a generic way to refer to all real estate agents. However, all agents are not REALTORS®. REALTOR® is a trademarked word and should only be used when referring to a member of the local, state and national real estate professional associations (like Hampton Roads REALTORS® Association). The term "real estate agent" is a generic term and refers to a sales agent who is responsible to a real estate broker and who is licensed by his or her state real estate commission to assist the broker in the business of buying, selling, exchanging, appraising, and managing property. A REALTOR® is a real estate agent who meets all these requirements, and more.
A REALTOR® is a real estate professional who subscribes to a strict Code of Ethics and high professional standards. The Code of Ethics contains rules of fairness and honesty that govern conduct and provide access to arbitration and dispute resolution. It provides a guide for long-term business success by helping to operate a real estate business smoothly and without obstacles.
Many REALTORS® seek additional professional development through education and earn the right to use REALTOR® designations. These designations are important when clients seek to find a REALTOR® who has specific training and certification in areas such as: residential properties, property management, real estate brokerage, and land consulting. Designations include "ABR" (Accredited Buyer Representative), "CRS" (Certified Residential Specialist), "GRI" (Graduate REALTOR® Institute), and many others.
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Don't settle for anything less than a REALTOR®. The Chantel Ray Real Estate Team is eager and willing to assist you with your next purchase. Visit our website to view hundreds of homes for sale, as well as virtual tours of our current listings.
