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6 Reasons 2 Buy Now
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Selecting the right professional is the key to a successful real estate transaction. Better than working with a simple real estate agent, you’ll want the services of a REALTOR®.
So what is the difference between a real estate agent and a REALTOR®?
More than two million people have earned real estate licenses but only a small percentage of these are REALTORS®. REALTORS® are members in good standing of the National Association of REALTORS, the Florida Association of REALTORS and the Manatee Association of REALTORS.
REALTORS are held to high standards of ethical behavior and must undergo continuing education annually to remain accredited.
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.
So if you're buying or selling, make sure your agent is a REALTOR®. There is a difference.
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