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nar: I got called out for improperly using "Realtor" - 06/20/10 06:27 PM
I recently got called out for improper use of the word Realtor.
I wasn't sure what I was doing wrong because I always capitalize it, although that is the third preferred use.
The preferred use is REALTOR®.
The second preferred use is Realtor®.
However, the National Association of Realtors, recognizing that putting registered symbols or all-caps REALTORs throughout text can easily dilute the message of the text for the general public, allows the third preferred use of Realtor, with just an initial capital letter.
In all instances, though, realtor with all lower case is not proper.
Also note that Realtor© or any other form with the … (267 comments)

nar: Start getting ready for the NAR convention in San Diego in November - 06/14/09 08:58 PM
If you don't yet know it, the National Association of Realtors
will be holding its 2009 Convention right here in San Diego,
November 13-16, at the San Diego Convention Center downtown
on the Bay.
Although you can find all sorts of information about the Convention at the official NAR Convention web site, I'll have more personal information for you over the coming months, including my own personal restaurants, my favorite downtown hotels, places to go and things to do, etc.
I'll also have some free passes to the San Diego Zoo and the Wild Animal Park which will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. … (8 comments)