In this changing market that experienced REALTORS like to call a BUYER'S MARKET, there are many pitfalls to watch out for. When choosing an Real Estate Agent to represent you in a transaction, it is in your best interest to choose a licensed, professional REALTOR. The difference between a REALTOR and just someone that has a real estate licenced is vast!
A REALTOR is a member of and subscribes to a code of ethics that are acknowledged by the California Association or Realtors and the National Association of REALTORS.This means that you will get the most fair and honest dealing with your agent or else they have governing bodies that will reprimand them and or take their membership away.
Additionally if your agent belongs to their Local Association of REALTORS, CAR and NAR you know they take their business seriously and they are not just in it for the quick buck! These groups are for professionals that want to network throughout the nation and lobby in congress for Real Estate Laws for Buyers and Sellers.
If your current agent is making excuses for not being able to look up listings or can't access a lock box that's a red flag that they may not currently be a member of these professional groups and therefore are NOT a REALTOR.
Choose an agent that will represent you in an professional manner, choose a REALTOR.
By, Tina Maraj Shah, Fullerton, California REALTOR Since 1989!
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