When Is a Real Estate Agent a REALTOR®?
A real estate agent is a REALTOR® when he or she becomes a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS®, The Voice for Real Estate®, the world's largest professional association. The term REALTOR® is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.
Founded in 1908, NAR has grown from its original nucleus of 120, to over 800,000 members today. NAR is composed of REALTORS® who are involved in residential and commercial real estate as brokers, salespeople, property managers, appraisers, counselors and others who are engaged in all aspects of the real estate industry.
Members belong to one or more of 1,700 local associations/boards and 54 state and territory associations of REALTORS® and can join one of our many institutes, societies and councils. Additionally, NAR offers members the opportunity to be active in our appraisal and international real estate specialty sections. REALTORS® are pledged to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
Working for America's property owners, the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® provides a facility for professional development, research and exchange of information among its members.
Check out the new 2004 Public Awareness Campaign television and radio spots that call on consumers to "Ask if your agent is a REALTOR®, a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®"
Now in its seventh year, the NAR advertising campaign runs February through October on network and cable television and network radio. This year's ads feature actual consumers – not actors – recounting their real-life marketplace experiences. In their own words, they convincingly advise the audience that selling or buying with a REALTOR® is the best route to take in any real estate transaction.
"What is an Association of REALTORS®?"
An Association of REALTORS® (Agents and Brokers), and interested representatives of the business community (Affiliates) work cooperatively and harmoniously.
An Association of REALTORS® is organized for the benefit of its members and the community.
An Association of REALTORS® established opportunity in communications by providing a central forum for the exchange of ideas and information. It promotes a strong, conscientious and unified voice in Local, State and National affairs.
An Association of REALTORS® is a strong source of education in real estate matters.
An Association of REALTORS® can only operate successfully and serve well as long as it presents continuous, informative and up-to-date programs of activities in which members can participate regularly.
