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When you’re buying or selling a home, REALTORS® have the experience to guide you through the process of homeownership. We can help you find your part of the American dream. The top two reasons why you should use a REALTOR®, and not just a real estate agent, are price negotiation and negotiating the terms of the sale. We have over 1,500 local REALTORS® who are ready to help you. So when you hire a REALTOR®, you have actually hired 1.2 million REALTORS®, who are all members of the National Association of REALTORS®. They are defined by a strict code of ethics and stand on over 100 years of education and training. So before buying or selling a home, look for the REALTOR® trademark, because REALTORS® are the best in the business.

 

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7 Reasons to Work with a REALTOR®

REALTORS® aren’t just agents. They’re professional members of the National Association of REALTORS® and subscribe to its strict code of ethics.

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WHAT OUR CODE OF ETHICS MEANS TO YOU

When you are making the biggest purchase of your life, it helps to have a trusted professional on your side. A Realtor® is more than a real estate agent; Realtors have training in ethics for both their dealings with the public and with the real estate community. The Realtor® Code of Ethics is the cornerstone of the National Association of Realtors ethics training. It guides Realtors and also shows the public the level of commitment, education and dedication to their profession that each member of NAR possesses.

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Using a REALTOR to Sell Your Home

All real estate professionals are not created equal. The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® estimates that over 2 million people hold real estate licenses in the United States, but only about 1 million of them have earned the REALTOR® distinction. Through membership in their national, state and local REALTOR® associations, REALTORS® gain numerous opportunities to enhance their educational and professional development. They also are required to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics.

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CONSUMER ADVOCACY

California REALTORS® call on HUD to reinstate FHA insurance cut. The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) today issued the following statement in response to the announcement by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will indefinitely suspend a recently announced cut in its annual mortgage insurance premium.



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Buying a Home


Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions - both financially and emotionally - you will make in your lifetime. If you're a first-time buyer, you're probably thrilled about making the jump from apartment renting to owning your own house. While you're excited, however, you also may be a bit overwhelmed by the procedures involved. Relocating or move-up buyers have the advantage of past experience, but still might need a refresher course on the intricacies of the process.


Selling a Home


Perhaps you need to sell your home and relocate because you're changing jobs. Or, maybe you need a larger home to accommodate a growing family or a smaller home since your children have moved out on their own. There are myriad reasons why people sell their homes, but no matter the circumstances, it's in your best interest to approach the transaction armed with information and assisted by the expertise of a REALTOR®.