Tag: National Association of Realtors
Understanding the important difference between REALTORS and Real Estate Agents
If you’ve bought or sold a home recently, you’ve probably encountered two terms that may be a little confusing. From news to ads to social media, we hear the labels “real estate agent” and “Realtor” used so often that you may think they’re interchangeable. But, in fact, a real estate agent and a REALTOR are […]
25 Facts about The National Association of REALTORS, including its golden Code of Ethics
If you’re a Realtor, make a living any way related to the housing industry, then you’ll surely know about The National Association of Realtors. But for those who aren’t aware, it’s a trade association for U.S. and North American real estate agents and others working in the real estate industry. The official name is The […]
A profile of your California Association of Realtors
For over 100 years, the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) has aided and served real estate agents, brokers, and real estate professionals in the state of California. C.A.R. works tirelessly to promote excellence and professional standards, integrity, and education, quell legal disputes, and even affect real estate and housing law. They are driven to uphold […]
10 Ways Realtors are as American as mom, baseball and apple pie!
When you think of America, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s appreciation that we live in the land of opportunity, or the many freedoms we enjoy, or perhaps it’s something more patriotic like Independence on the 4th of July and our stars and stripes? For many people, the best way we can describe the essence of […]
BROKERS BEWARE! LEGAL ISSUES AGAINST REALTORS AND BROKERAGES CAN DERAIL YOUR BUSINESS (PART 2)
In part one of this blog, we covered the first three legal issues that get Brokers and Realtors in hot water, as reported by the National Association of Realtors. Here are the rest of the top ten: Legal issue #4: Antitrust violations Definition: Antitrust laws look to curb unreasonable restraints on trade. In the real […]
BROKERS BEWARE! LEGAL ISSUES AGAINST REALTORS AND BROKERAGES CAN DERAIL YOUR BUSINESS
The real estate business is remarkably litigious. Of course to brokers, realtors, and their staff that will come as no surprise, since they are faced with navigating liability coming from real estate transactions every day, but in fact, real estate may be THE most litigious field. According to a new survey conducted by the legal […]