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Realtors and real estate agents assist buyers and sellers in evaluating and purchasing commercial and residential property. Although job prospects for Realtors vary with economic conditions and the ups and downs of the housing market, there will always be a need for qualified Realtors. There are also some important differences between... more »
Holding an open house is considered one of the best ways to generate leads and publicize not only the house for sale but also your real estate services. Getting potential clients to show up at an open house and then convincing them to stick around long enough to get interested takes some work, but several methods will help you earn... more »
A successful Realtor maintains constant exposure to potential home buyers and home sellers to keep listings and commissions steady. In addition to advertisements tied to your home listings, you should actively promote your services in alternative venues. For the best results, stay active in your community and look to advertise your... more »
Garage sales can be an effective way to get prospective buyers to property that is for sale. Unlike a traditional open house, a garage sale will attract a bargain-hunting crowd instead of people looking specifically for property. Even if a prospective buyer is not among the bargain shoppers, he may know someone who is perfect for the... more »
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If you are interested in obtaining a realtor's license, you should know that each state's laws and requirements are different. But even though all... more »
As a Realtor, you are in business for yourself and, as such, you are entitled to claim tax deductions for business expenses. Use IRS Form 1040 and... more »
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The National Association of Realtors (NAR), whose members are known as realtors (rē(ə)ltər; -ˌtôr), is North Americas largest trade association.National Trade and Professional Associations (2008), 43rd ed., ISBN 978 1-880873-56-4 representing over 1.2 million members (as reported November 2008), including NARs institutes, societies, and councils, involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries. NAR also functions as a self-regulatory organization for real estate brokerage. The President of NAR for 2009 is Charles McMillan. - NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS
Overview
The National Association of Realtors was founded on May 12, 1908 as the National Association of Real Estate Exchanges, the founding group being located in Chicago, Illinois. In 1916, the National Association of Real Estate Exchanges changed its name to The National Association of Real Estate Boards. The current name was adopted in 1974.
NARs membership is composed of residential and commercial real estate brokers, real estate salespeople, immovable property managers, appraisers, counselors, and others engaged in all aspects of the real estate (immovable property) industry, where a state license to practice is required. Members belong to one or more of some 1,600 local realtor boards or associations. They are pledged to a code of ethics and standards of practice, which includes duties to clients and customers, the public, and other realtors.
Local associations are required to enforce the code of ethics through a Professional Standards Council or Committee. Trained members of the association form hearing panels charged with the responsibility of hearing testimony and evaluating evidence from complaints filed by the public or other members against association members for alleged violations of the code of ethics. If the panel finds the member in violation, disciplines recommended may be one or more of the following: a letter of warning or rep read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National+Association+of+Realtors
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