The “R” is a symbol most people recognize and for good reason. The National Association of Realtor is an amazing organization that was founded in 1908. I just wanted to take the time and point out that not all Real Estate Agents are Realtors.
Realtors are held to a higher standard ethically and professionally. I got this info below directly from the National Association of Realtors website. I thought it was a great read to give you a few more facts about the NAR. For more info click here.
“NAR at a Glance
What: The National Association of REALTORS®, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is America’s largest trade association, representing 1 million members, including NAR’s institutes, societies and councils, involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.
Who: Our membership 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 1,400 local associations/boards and 54 state and territory associations of REALTORS®, or to one of 81 cooperating associations in nearly 60 countries. They are pledged to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
Why: 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.
The Term REALTOR®
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.”
Next time you are out shopping for a broker I highly suggest making sure they are also a Realtor. I am a Realtor and I also have the privilege to serve on the local Whatcom County Association of Realtors board.
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