Working with a REALTOR® can save you time,
money and trouble. Nearly eight out of ten consumers believe REALTORS
can show buyers a better selection of homes than they can find on their
own, according to an independent survey of the general public released
by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.
Seventy-eight
percent of the general public believe real estate professionals offer
them a broader selection of housing alternatives than they would
otherwise find. Seventy-four percent agree that using a real estate
broker saves time, and 70 percent agree that real estate professionals
make buying or selling a home much easier.
What's the difference between a REALTOR and other real estate professionals?
While
there are plenty of real estate professionals to choose from, the best
bet in terms of ethical, efficient and reliable service is a REALTOR®.
A REALTOR is a real estate licensee who's decided to take an extra step
toward professionalism and high ethical standards. That step: joining
the local, state and national Associations of REALTORS®.
You
see, not all real estate licensees are REALTORS, although many people
confuse the terms. More than 24,000 of the 37,000 active real estate
licensees in Virginia are members of the VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF
REALTORS®, entitling them to use our registered mark, REALTOR®, after
their name.
Unlike many real
estate practitioners who simply hold business licenses, REALTORS® have
taken additional steps to become members of the local Association of
REALTORS® and have agreed to act under and adhere to a strict Code of
Ethics. Whether you're buying a home or selling a home, you can be
certain your REALTOR® will provide you more service and more expertise.
Isn't that a guarantee you want, when you're making the biggest
investment of your life?