Why
Use a REALTOR®.
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 16 percent
higher than for those who don't, according to NAR's 2005 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.
Learn how the Code of Ethics affects everyday real estate
practices
Specialty Mortgages: What Are the Risks and Advantages?
A growing number of home buyers are deciding to use one of several new types of
specialty mortgages that let them "stretch" their income so they can
qualify for a larger loan. Before you decide whether a specialty mortgage is
for you, read this brochure.