{"id":34,"date":"2022-04-23T19:17:41","date_gmt":"2022-04-23T23:17:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.realandrealty.com\/blog\/?p=34"},"modified":"2022-04-23T20:02:53","modified_gmt":"2022-04-24T00:02:53","slug":"benefits-of-a-realtor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.judgeteam.ca\/blog\/benefits-of-a-realtor\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of a REALTOR\u00ae"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Maybe you\u2019re buying a home for the first time. Or maybe you\u2019re selling your old home to move to something new. Whether buying or selling, you\u2019re involved in an intricate process requiring many specialists. One of these specialists might be a REALTOR<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, who\u2019s responsible for making the transaction as easy as possible for you.<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>The REALTOR<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Difference<\/h2>\n<p>However, not every licensed or registered broker or salesperson is a REALTOR<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>. To be a REALTOR<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, the agent must be a member of The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). And to be a member of CREA, an agent is expected to be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Committed to the REALTOR<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Code:<\/strong> The code is the accepted standard of conduct for all real estate practitioners who are REALTORS<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>. It\u2019s your guarantee of professional conduct and quality service. Read more about the REALTOR<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>Code.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Knowledgeable about developments in real estate:<\/strong> A REALTOR<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> can get you the information needed to make an informed decision: comparable prices, neighbourhood trends, housing market conditions and more.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Actively updating education:<\/strong> Through courses, workshops and other professional development, a REALTOR<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>maintains a high level of current knowledge about real estate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Access:<\/strong> REALTORS<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> have access to Board MLS<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Systems, which facilitate the cooperate sale of properties to benefit consumers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Benefits of a REALTOR<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/h2>\n<p>Whether buying or selling a home, you can trust that your REALTOR<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> will ensure the transaction is completed competently and professionally. You don\u2019t have to worry about the details \u2013 your REALTOR<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>can take care of them for you. You can get advice from someone with an intimate knowledge of the local housing market. And you can count on the help of a professional who has committed to serving with integrity and competence.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Courtesy: CREA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maybe you\u2019re buying a home for the first time. Or maybe you\u2019re selling your old home to move to something new. 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