Why Use a REALTOR®
Many consumers consider selling their home
directly but eventually turn to REALTORS®. Smart
home sellers realize they need the expertise in
pricing their home, making connections with
REALTORS® working with buyers, arranging and
staffing open houses, and coordinating with
other professionals in the sales process.
Only about half of all real estate agents are
REALTORS® -- the top half, in our not-so-humble
opinion. REALTORS® work independently, for small
agencies, or for large brokerages. They help
people buy and sell residential or commercial
properties, vacation homes, and land; they
conduct appraisals; they operate in the United
States and in other countries; some specialize
in auctions; and others are buyer's
representatives.
REALTORS® Are Experts
Eighty-five percent of sellers were assisted by
a real estate agent when selling their home,
according to
NAR's 2007 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers,
and 79 percent of buyers purchased their home
through a real estate agent or broker.
REALTORS® Are Part of the Community
REALTORS® Work to End
Housing Discrimination
- during April, which is Fair Housing Month, and
all year long. REALTORS® are active members of
their communities.
REALTORS® Protect You
Only REALTORS® follow a
Code of Ethics
To be a member of NAR and a REALTOR®, a real
estate agent must abide by a set of professional
principles and serve clients fairly.
Learn how the Code of Ethics affects everyday
real estate practices
