What is a REALTOR®?
A real estate agent is a REALTOR® when he or she is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, The Voice for Real Estate -- the world's largest professional association.
The term REALTOR® is a registered collective membership mark that
identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National
Association of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.
Founded in 1908, NAR has grown from its original nucleus of 120 to more
than 1 million members. NAR is composed of residential and commercial
REALTORS®, who are brokers, salespeople, property managers, appraisers,
counselors and others engaged in all aspects of the real estate
industry. Members belong to one or more of some 1,700 local
associations/boards and 54 state and territory associations of
REALTORS®. They can join one of our many institutes, societies and
councils. Additionally, NAR offers members the opportunity to be active
in our appraisal and international real estate specialty sections.
Download your copy of the Field Guide to the Benefits of Home Ownership from the National Association of REALTORS®
Why you should use a REALTOR®!
REALTORS® are pledged to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Working for America's property owners, the National Association provides a facility for professional development, research and exchange of information among its members and to the public and government for the purpose of preserving the free enterprise system and the right to own real property.
Additional Information on Why You Should Hire a REALTOR®
Blanch Evans an award-winning editor of Realty Times gives you - "10 Reasons Why Buyers should hire a REALTOR®"
REALTOR.com offers many reasons why you should - Choose a REALTOR® What a REALTOR® can Do for You
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