CHAPTER 1 How REALTORS® as Fiduciaries Help Home Buyers
I’ll come right out at the start and tell you that I’m a REALTOR®. I've been an Eagle Scout, a Sea Scout Skipper, a college student, an Army Reserve Infantry Lieutenant, a software and insurance salesman, a boat rigger, a handyman/DIYer, a social marketer, a restaurant manager, a brother, a husband, a father, and a senior leader of the Coast Guard Auxiliary but the career as a REALTOR® has all of that beat! What is a REALTOR®? A REALTOR® is a member of NAR, National Association of REALTORS® as well as a licensed real estate professional. So, in addition to their professional license, they have taken another step in their professional endeavors to join NAR and become a REALTOR®. The term signifies a dedication to professionalism and ethical practices in the real estate industry. Beyond the duties of a real estate agent, a REALTOR® pledges to uphold integrity, honesty, and client interests through NAR Code of Ethics and complete ethics training every three years. NAR and its affiliated Institutes, Societies, and Councils offer a wide selection of real estate training options. REALTORS® have
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