There is a big difference between a real estate agent and a REALTOR. A real estate agent is licensed through the State and can practice real estate as long as they are affiliated with a real estate company.
Real estate agents who are not a REALTOR will not have access to the multiple listing service, will not have keys to open locks to show your home. So what is a REALTOR? A REALTOR is a real estate agent who has taken additional training and steps to become a REALTOR. I have joined one of the largest organizations in the country, the organization would be the National Assocation of REALTORS.
Although not a requirement if you are practicing real estate and would rather be a REALTOR than just a real estate agent, we know we must become a member of NAR. There are several advantages with working with a REALTOR.
- REALTORS must join their local board. I am a proud member of the Daytona Beach Area Association.
- REALTORS must join their state board. I am a proud member of the Florida Assocation of REALTORS
- Must become a member of the National Association of REALTORS
- Have access to all mls listings available on the market
- Access to use the mls to market listings to fellow REALTORS
- We offer protection by using documents that are approved by the Florida Association of REALTORS and these documents are approved by attornies too.
- We take additional training
- We take an oath to abide by The REALTOR CODE of Ethics.
As you can see there are many advantages of working with a REALTOR vs. just a real estate agent. More training, more accountability and access to all mls listings on the market today.
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