Many consumers consider selling their home directly but eventually turn to Realtors. Smart home sellers realize they need the expertise in pricing their home, making connections with Realtors working with buyers, arranging and staffing open houses, and coordinating with other professionals in the sales process.
Only about half of all real estate agents are Realtors -- the top half, in our not-so-humble opinion. Realtors work independently, for small agencies, or for large brokerages. They help people buy and sell residential or commercial properties, vacation homes, and land; they conduct appraisals; they operate in the United States and in other countries; some specialize in auctions; and others are buyer's representatives.
Realtors are experts
The home price for sellers who use an agent is much higher than for those who don't, according to NAR's 2008 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, and nine out of 10 home buyers use a real estate agent in the search process.
Why Use a Realtor?
Real estate transactions involve one of the biggest financial investments most people experience in their lifetime. Here are 12 ways a Realtor will make your home buying or selling experience better.
Realtors Are Part of the Community
Realtors Work to End Housing Discrimination during April, which is Fair Housing month, and all year long. Realtors are active members of their communities.
Realtors Protect You
Only Realtors follow a Code of Ethics
To be a member of NAR and a Realtor, a real estate agent must abide by a set of professional principles and serve clients fairly.
