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. |
