PUTTING ETHICS, EXPERTISE AND EDUCATION TO WORK FOR YOU

The REALTOR® Advantage

I am a REALTOR®, a real estate professional who has taken the extra step to belong to the National Association of REALTORS®. Through membership, I abide by a Code of Ethics and have gained expertise to help you navigate one of the most complicated and important transactions you’ll make in your lifetime.

Ethics, Expertise and Education – the REALTOR® difference at work for you.

"For most of us, the purchasing and selling of a property will be one of the largest investments that we make in our lifetime. Trust and confidence are key when you commit to your representative and a REALTOR®, as your real estate professional, will provide you peace of mind in protecting your interests during the real estate process. Your TEAM includes licensed specialists in their fields of closing attorneys, financial lenders, inspectors, insurers, real estate agents, surveyors, and title researchers. Once you have selected your next property or signed a contract to list your property, the countdown starts and the hard detailed work begins by your TEAM to reach your goal at the closing table."

Choosing your TEAM

A smooth process will include a seasoned REALTOR® that provides experience, extensive knowledge of the real estate process, negotiations, branding, marketing, and results that exceed your expectations. This major transaction will be an exciting and enjoyable experience!

Ethical Treatment

Every REALTOR® must adhere to a strict code of ethics, which is based on professionalism and protection of the public. As a REALTOR®'s client, you can expect honest and ethical treatment in all transaction-related matters. The first obligation is to you, the client.

An Expert Guide

Buying a home usually requires dozens of forms, reports, disclosures, and other technical documents. A knowledgeable expert will help you prepare the best deal, and avoid delays or costly mistakes. Also, there is a lot of jargon involved, as you want to work with a professional who can speak the language.

Objective Information and Opinions

REALTORS® can provide local information on utilities, zoning, schools, and more. They also have objective information about each property. REALTORS® can use that data to help you determine if the property has what you need. By understanding both your needs and search area, they can also point out neighborhoods you don't know much about but that might suit your needs better than you would have thought.

Expanded Search Power

Sometimes properties are available but not actively advertised. A REALTOR® can help you find opportunities not listed on home search sites and can help you avoid out-of-date listings that might be showing up as available online but are no longer on the market.

Negotiation Knowledge

There are many factors up for discussion in a deal. A REALTOR® will look at every angle from your perspective, including crafting a purchase agreement that allows enough time for you to complete inspections and investigations of the property before you are bound to complete the purchase.

Up-to-Date Experience

Most people buy only a few homes in their lifetime, usually with quite a few years between each purchase. Even if you have done it before, laws and regulations change. REALTORS® handle hundreds of transactions over the course of their career.

Your Rock During Emotional Moments

A home is so much more than four walls and a roof. And for most people, the property represents the biggest purchase they will ever make. Having a concerned, but objective, third party helps you stay focused on the issues most important to you.

Your REALTOR® Working for YOU

REALTORS® ARE COMMITTED TO A CODE OF ETHICS

REALTORS® ADVOCATE FOR PROPERTY OWNER RIGHTS

REALTORS® ARE INVOLVED IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

REALTORS® FIGHT FOR FAIR HOUSING

REALTORS® PARTICIPATE IN ADVANCED TRAINING

When you work with a REALTOR® you work with a professional committed to safeguarding the rights of home buyers and sellers.

REALTORS® are deeply involved in the community and volunteer at more than twice the rate of the general population.

REALTORS® continue their education through member-only resources and exclusive tools that help them better serve their clients.

Through local, state and national advocacy efforts, REALTORS® seek to preserve, protect and advance property rights for all.

REALTORS® adhere to a standard that requires equal professionalism service, because all properties should be open and feel welcome to all.

The Pillars of a REALTOR®