REALTORS® Vs. Real Estate Agents: What’s the difference?

Real Estate Agents

Real estate agents are licensed professionals who help people buy and sell real estate.

Realtors

Realtors® are licensed professionals who help people buy and sell real estate. They are also members of NAR (National Association of Realtors®), and must adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and high standards of conduct. All Realtors® are licensed real estate professionals, but not all real estate agents are realtors®.

Although the term Realtor® is commonly confused with that of real estate agent, the position is open to a variety of professions within the real estate industry, including:

• Residential and Commercial Real Estate Brokers

• Salespeople

• Property Managers

• Appraisers

“Beyond the duties of a real estate agent, a Realtor® pledges to uphold integrity, honesty, and client interests through NAR Code of Ethics and complete ethics training every three years. Realtors® gain networking opportunities, connecting with peers, mentors, and potential clients. Additionally, NAR advocates for favorable policies that support the real estate market, safeguarding members' interests” - National Association of Realtors

Cree - Are you a Real Estate Agent or a Realtor® ?

I am a member of NAR, so yes, I am a Realtor®. In fact, the brokerage I hang my license with, Exit Realty New BeginningZ requires every salesperson to become a Realtor®. This means when you work with Exit Realty New BeginningZ, you are working with a group of Realtors® who follow a strict code of ethics and follow high standards of conduct in the real estate industry.