Is There a Difference Between a REALTOR® and a Real Estate Agent?

There are definitely differences. REALTORS® pay dues to belong to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), which offers training, a published Code of Ethics and Standard of Practice that is updated as needed, a lobbying and legal committee to help establish laws to protect home ownership rights across the country and more.

I am a licensed REALTOR® (since 1983) and proud of it. Unfortunately, many people do not know that there is a difference between being a REALTOR® vs. just a real estate agent. After studying many different interpretations and explanations, I think the following article explains it best: click here.

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