Does anybody know if you can have a domain name like www.joerealtor.com?
The NAR website isn't clear. Looking for input. Thanks.
Benjamin Realty LLC - Gold Canyon, AZ
East Phoenix Arizona Homes
My understanding is if someone tries to do this that they will insist you remove it and not use the name. But would suggest checking it out very carefully.
Nov 06, 2007 05:41 AM
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc, PA License #AB065488 - Doylestown, PA
Associate Broker - Bucks County, PA Real Estate Services
I understand that the term Realtor is a trademark and can not be used with a descriptive name (BucksCountyRealtor.com). However you can use JoeSmith.realtor.com as long as you are a member of NAR and your local association.
Nov 06, 2007 05:44 AM
JenRan Realty, LLC - Woodstock, CT
Somebody blogged about this not too long ago explaining what you can and can't say. Try searching blogs for this info.
Nov 06, 2007 05:45 AM
JenRan Realty, LLC - Woodstock, CT
Hope its ok to put a blog link here...
Nov 06, 2007 05:49 AM
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland
Go to the source:
Mary Newill, Trademark Administrator
800/874-6500 ext. 8380
MaryNewill@realtors.org
Nov 06, 2007 06:00 AM
PCS Online Solutions - Del Mar, CA
How did NAR own a word? I got this from the dictionary.
realtor
1916, "real estate agent," Amer.Eng., coined by C. Chadbourn of Minneapolis, Minn.; patented as Realtor in 1948 by National Association of Real Estate Boards.
So, is there a difference between using the small 'r' vs. the BIG R?
What's next. Some organization taking over the word lawyer? mechanic? cook?
Nov 07, 2007 01:41 AM
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