Realtors FAQs
A realtor is any licensed professional in estate and realty, and further a member of the National Association of Realtors, where there is strict adherence to an prescribed code of ethics. Realtors may be agents, brokers, or other real estate professionals who represent clients in the buying, selling, or renting of properties.
Not all real estate agents are realtors, although all realtors are real estate agents; the difference lies in the fact that realtors happen to be members of the National Association of Realtors and subscribe to a strict code of ethics that upholds professionalism and protection for clients.
Realtors can be expected to offer a gamut of services, ranging from assisting clients in the buying, selling, or renting of properties to conducting market analyses, negotiating deals, and arranging property viewings. They will also do the required paper work and legality involving their services.
Realtors help buyers with finding properties, doing viewings, researching markets, negotiating offers, and completing the purchase by walking them through it, including the legal and financial paperwork.
Selling through a realtor offers professional marketing, good pricing of the property, exposure to more potential buyers, negotiation skills, and paperwork and legal assistance.