Is your agent a REALTOR®? Ask the Hampton Roads REALTORS® Association.

	Is your agent a REALTOR^®?
Click to search the local Hampton Roads REALTORS^® Association Member Database or visit the National Database (NAR). Homebuyers and sellers often ask, "What is the difference between a real estate agent and a REALTOR^®?" Many people incorrectly use the term REALTOR^® in a generic way to refer to all real estate agents. However, all agents are not REALTORS^®. A REALTOR^® is a real estate professional who subscribes to a strict Code of Ethics and high professional standards.
The REALTOR^® Pledge REALTORS^® follow the Golden Rule, as well as NAR's strict Code of Ethics. (Code of Ethics is in PDF format.) The ABCs of REALTOR^® Designations Have you ever wondered what those letters after a REALTOR'S^® name stand for? Benefits of Choosing a REALTOR^® Take these tips into consideration when selecting an agent. Alpha College of Real Estate For education about real estate, or how to get started on your own path to becoming a REALTOR^®, contact Alpha.	For Sale By Owner Facts A list of interesting facts about people who choose to sell their home without the help of a professional real estate agent. Top 10 Mistakes First-Time Homebuyers Make This top ten list of mistakes is a must read for anyone considering the purchase of a home. Take the Consumer Survey - did you know the difference?