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I keep seeing people incorrectly using the word 'Realtor'. A Realtor is a member of the National Association of Realtors. Not all real estate agents are Realtor
by jrs235 8y ago
I keep seeing people incorrectly using the word 'Realtor'. A Realtor is a member of the National Association of Realtors. Not all real estate agents are Realtors. And not all Realtors are real estate agents (some are appraisers, home inspectors, etc.) The "realtor cartel" will not de-platform individual Realtors as much as they will deplatform non-realtor real estate agents. To get access to MLS you must be a Realtor though.
They do not have to be a Realtor to broker real estate sales. They need to be licensed real estate brokers. Being a Realtor is optional.
Source: am a non practicing licensed sales person in my home state. I can't do anything without a broker supervising me. Also I am no longer a Realtor, I was when I was an agent for a broker who was and required NAR membership.
- ak217 8y agoThanks for the correction. I'm not in this industry, so still learning and dialing in my terminology :)
- dustindiamond 8y agoI am able to get MLS access as a licensed real estate agent as long as I am a member of the local board and pay for that membership and MLS access. I am not a realtor. Also, it may be different where you are, but 25% is the standard for referrals (from the buyer or seller side). To me, it seems easier to generate quality leads, and then refer them to a buyer agent.