It's easy to look at real estate agents and think all they do is show homes and collect checks. Truth is there is so much more that goes into being a Realtor.
Your full time agent is licensed by the state, has knowledge of the area and stays informed on new listings coming on the market daily, has systems in place to alert you to those new listings, maintains a data base with past & present clients to help sell your home in the most efficient time frame as well as develops marketing plans and advises sellers and buyers on best practices .
A full time agent is in the office or in the field listing and selling homes, keeping clients informed and watching the market constantly. Stays current on lending guidelines and what mortgage options are available in your area . Most agents work nights and weekends for the convenience of buyers and sellers work schedules. In addition agents are trained negotiators and remove the personal emotion of home buying and selling for you.
Realtors are required to stay current on laws and ethics and are mandated 36 hours of continuing education every 3 years to renew their license. Realtors prescribe to a Code Of Ethics that is the model for ethical behavior.
There is a minimum of 183+ steps to get a listing in the market and make sure that all state and national laws are followed, disclosures are accurate and fair housing laws are not violated. The agent will take time to know you and your needs and has the time to be available to assure the transaction is moving towards closing and has access at all times to be accountable to you and your transaction.
At your first consultation with an agent be sure to ask if they are full or part time. Plan to move with a trusted Realtor.
REALTOR® is a federally registered collective membership mark which identifies a real estate professional who is member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® ..
Salesperson/Broker - Iowa licenses Salespersons and Brokers - Illinois licenses Brokers
Salespersons -after 2 active years in the industry can take additional training and exam to pursue a Brokers license
Managing Broker - this is the licensed "manager" of the agents within his/her firm
Board of Realtors - local association
Iowa Association - State association in cooperation with Iowa Real Estate Commission
NAR - National Association of Realtors
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