Chandler, AZ Real Estate ~ Are you hiriing a Real Estate Agent or a Realtor?

Did you know there's a difference?

A licensed Real Estate Agent must join the National Association of Realtors to obtain the title of Realtor and is then subject to a strictly enforced Code of Ethics.

Following are the 17 items that a Realtor promises.

Put the interests of buyers and sellers ahead of their own and to treat all parties honestly and fairly.

Refrain from exaggerating, misrepresenting or concealing material facts; and is obligated to investigate and disclose when situations reasonably warrant.

Cooperate with other brokers / agents when it is in the best interests of the client to do so.

Disclose if they represent family members who own or are about to buy real estate, or if they themselves are a principal in a real estate transaction, that they are licensed to sell real estate.

Will not provide professional services in a transction where the agent has a present or contemplated interest without disclosing that interest.

Will not collect any commissions without the seller's knowledge nor accept fees from a third-party without the seller's express consent.

Will refuse fees from more than one party without all parties' informed consent.

Will not co-mingle client funds with their own.

#9) Shall attempt to ensure that all written documents are easy to understand and will give everybody a copy of what they sign.

Will not discriminate in any fashion for any reason on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.

Expects agents to be competent, to conform to standards of practice and to refuse to provide services for which they are unqualified.

Must engage in truth in advertising.

Will not practice law unless they are a lawyer.

Will cooperate if charges are brought against them and present all evidence requested.

Will not to bad mouth competition and agree not to file unfounded ethics complaints.

Will not solicit another REALTOR'S client nor interfere in a contractual relationship.

Will submit to arbitration to settle matters and not seek legal remedies in the judicial system.

Make sure your Real Estate Professional is a REALTOR...not just a Real Estate Agent.  There IS a difference!

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The above information was provided by Amy Jones, a multi-million dollar top producer with RE/MAX 2000, with 13 offices in the Phoenix Arizona East Valley and the White Mountains.

Amy can be reached via email at Amy@AmySellsAZ.com  or by phone at 480-250-3857. Amy specializes in residential, vacation homes & cabins, as well as retirement communities. A relocation expert, Amy has helped many relocate to the Valley of the Sun from all over the world.

For Homes in the Phoenix Metro area as well as the White Mountains, see Chandler Arizona Homes for Sale

I service the following towns in the Phoenix, Arizona East Valley: Ahwatukee, Chandler, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Maricopa, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Sun Lakes, and Tempe.  When looking for that mountain cabin getaway, I also represent Buyers in the White Mountain communities of Pinetop/Lakeside & Show Low.