According to the National Association of Realtors:
A real estate agent is a REALTOR®
when he or she is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, The Voice
for Real Estate® -- the world's largest professional 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.
Founded in 1908, NAR has grown from
its original nucleus of 120 to today's 720,000 members. NAR is composed of residential
and commercial REALTORS®, who are brokers, salespeople, 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/boards and 54 state and
territory associations of REALTORS®. They can join one of our many 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 National 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.
Our agents are abides by this Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. We strive to give our clients value by staying current and knowledgeable about the sales and purchase process. We also constantly increase and improve our knowledge of Northern Virginia's communities, amenities and condominiums.