If you see a home as one of your most important investments, the REALTOR® you work with could be one of your most valuable resources. Unlike many real estate agents who are simply licensed by their state to do business, REALTORS® have taken additional steps to become members of the local board of REALTORS® and have agreed to act under and adhere to a strict "Code of Ethics."
Selling your property is a process that is bound to be a little nervewracking and emotional and it requires an in-depth knowledge and experience. When you work with a REALTOR® you will likely get a better price for your home than if you try to sell it yourself. But quite apart from the financial benefits, there is an extra measure of comfort and security that comes from having a professional on your side. When selling you will need a clear understanding of the legal issues and potential pitfalls. After all, one wrong move could result in a lot of cost and frustration.
When buying, a REALTOR® will start by helping you identify what you want in your new home -- a particular area, closeness to schools and shopping, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, etc. Your REALTOR® will compare your needs, wants and budget with what is available on the market and in the multiple listing service. A professional can help you look at your down payment; purchasing options and borrowing options that can help you find the home of your dreams. From looking at properties to the closing table a REALTOR® is by your side making sure everything flows together smoothly.
How much is your time worth? When it comes to buying or selling property, using a REALTOR® just makes sense!
The research, conducted by the National Association of Realtors in 1999, provided the following statistics regarding For Sale By Owner transactions.
12% complained that getting the right price was a big concern
10% found that understanding and performing the paperwork was a big obstacle
6% had trouble attracting potential buyers
5% said selling in a timely manner was a concern
9% said they did not have enough time to devote to appointments and showing.
The remaining had concerns about holding open houses, arranging for appraisers and other professionals needed for the process and other worries such as negotiating and the like.
When they are a member of the Silver City Regional Association of REALTORS®, the REALTORS® Association of New Mexico and the National Association of REALTORS®, the world's largest professional trade association.
The term REALTOR® is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
NAR is composed of 1.3 million REALTORS®, who are brokers, sales associates, property managers, appraisers, counselors and others engaged in all aspects of the real estate industry. Members belong to one or more of some 1,700 local associations and 54 state and territory associations of REALTORS®.
The Silver City Regional Association of REALTORS® and Multiple Listing Service has a membership of 19 REALTOR® offices, with 102 qualifying and associate brokers and 7 REALTOR® appraisers.
Members can join one of the many REALTOR® institutes, societies and councils. Additionally, NAR offers members the opportunity to be active in our appraisal and international real estate specialty sections. REALTORS® are pledged to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
Working for America's property owners, the REALTOR® Association provides a facility for professional development, research and exchange of information among its members and to the public and government for the purpose of preserving the free enterprise system and the right to own real property.
