Tag: California Association of Realtors

 

How much do real estate agents really make in California? Let’s find out!

How much do real estate agents make in California, or elsewhere? If you’re a homeowner who just sold a home, you may be trying to calculate the answer to that exact question. Or, maybe you’re a new Realtor just getting in the business and trying to pen out what to expect your first year. Either […]

What Realtors NEED to know about advertising rules and regulations.

As a Realtor, half of your day is probably consumed with tasks related to your service, such as showing homes, writing offers, checking on the progress of escrows, and making sure the For Sale sign has gone up in the front yard. However, the other half of any Realtor’s day is most likely taken up […]

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 […]

25 Hilarious memes that will make any Realtor chuckle!

There’s no doubt that the Realtors we know work extremely hard, juggling stressful timelines, outrageous client expectations, nosy neighbors, and emotional outbursts from homeowners – all the while keeping their cool and negotiating a fair deal for everyone. And real estate agents do it with a smile, always professional and compassionate. But in private during rare […]

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 […]