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99 South Alcaniz Street, Pensacola, FL 32502, Toll Free (877) 456-6333
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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 equivalent organization in Canada is the Canadian
Real Estate Association. Both are non-profit trade organizations that
promote 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.
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.
If you're interested in contacting Bill, he can be reached at
Bill@PensacolaHome.com.
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