Are you a Realtor?
Many real estate agents and home buyers or sellers do not know the difference between a REALTOR® and a Real Estate Agent. They are often used interchangeably and that is not correct. There are differences between the two. You often see real estate agents that are not REALTORS® using the trademark. This goes to show how this important trademark goes unseen. Let’s start as real estate agents understanding the importance of being REALTORS® versus being a real estate agent. We need to let our clients know that we truly are working for their best interest. To become a REALTOR®, one must join the National Association of REALTORS®. You may view the code of Ethics by clicking on the following link:
REALTORS® are held to a Code of Ethics that real estate agents are not. Being a REALTOR® proves to the public that you are a professional. The more we understand the importance of becoming a REALTOR®, the better we can educate the public on the professionalism that most think real estate agents lack.
The local Association of REALTORS® is the Greater Columbia Association of REALTORS®. Their mission: “Our mission is to be the organization in the Midlands that represents the standard for the real estate sales professional through the organization’s Code of Ethics, educational offerings, information systems and involvement in local government issues.” You can read more about the association by clicking on the link below: