What is the definition of a realtor? A definition.
A Realtor (with a capital R), often known as REALTOR, is a licensed real estate professional who belongs to the National Association of Realtors trade organization. There are over 1.5 million Realtors in the United States. The word is trademarked, hence the capital; you may also see a registered trademark emblem next to it. It is possible to be a fully licensed real estate agent or broker who is not a member of NAR; nevertheless, they are not referred to as Realtors.
What's the distinction between a Realtor and a Real Estate Agent?
What is the Realtor Code of Ethics?
- Never mislead an owner about the market value of a property.
- Never lie about potential savings and benefits of working with them.
- Submit offers and counter-offers objectively and as quickly as possible.
- Fully disclose compensation amounts.
- Offer equal professional services to customers regardless of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity.
- Use honest and truthful advertising.
- Never make false or misleading statements about other real estate professionals, their businesses or their business practices.