When you're looking for help buying or
selling property, it's important to remember that the terms
"real estate agent" and "REALTOR®" are not
synonymous. REALTORs® can provide an extra level of service, and
to be a REALTOR® you must be a member of the National Association
of REALTORs®. The NAR is a non-profit trade organization that
promotes high professional standards in real estate information,
education and professional standards.
The National Association of REALTORs® also has earned a strong
reputation for actively championing private property rights and
working to make home ownership affordable and accessible.
Code of Ethics
NAR and CREA members adhere to a strict code of ethics founded
on the principle of providing fair and honest service to all
consumers. REALTOR® business practices are monitored at local
board levels. Arbitration and disciplinary systems are in place to
address complaints from the public or board members.
This local oversight keeps REALTORs® directly accountable to
the individual consumers they serve. Real estate licensees who are
not REALTORs®, work solely under state/provincial licensing
regulations.
RE/MAX Agents are REALTORs®
RE/MAX real estate agents are required to be REALTORs® as a
condition of membership in the RE/MAX organization. As a
percentage of membership, RE/MAX agents hold more REALTOR®
professional designations compared to any other national or
international company.
The various designations are a symbol of achieving and
maintaining advanced levels of education in real estate sales and
marketing. Look for the REALTOR® or "R" logo when
shopping for real estate assistance, for assurance of ethical
standards and commitment to the community.
Link a RE/MAX agent to that "R" for additional
assurance of experience, productivity and advanced education.
Definitions
REALTOR®
A REALTOR® (or REALTOR®) is a licensed real estate agent who
is a member of the National Association of REALTORs® (NAR) a
membership organization of some 720,000 real estate agents in the
United States. In Canada, the corresponding professional
organization is the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). A
licensed real estate agent does not have to be a member of NAR or
CREA to practice real estate.
Broker
In real estate, a broker has earned a broker's license. Many
brokers own their own real estate office and are "brokers of
record," with other real estate agents "hanging their
license" under the broker of record. About 40 percent of
RE/MAX Associates have earned their broker's license.
