Why a REALTOR®?

The term “REALTOR®” is not a generic term; it is a registered membership mark that identifies a licensed real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Not all real estate brokers are REALTORS®, and clients can tell the difference.

  • Every REALTOR® is a real estate broker
  • Not every agent is a REALTOR®

A home is an important investment, and likely the LARGEST purchase you will make in your lifetime. Buying one can be a complex process, and selling your home requires skill and diligence. With a REALTOR® you get professional expertise, local knowledge, the most accurate information and someone who knows the important steps to go from “Sale” to “Sold.”

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The REALTOR® Difference for the Public

REALTORS® PROMISE FAIR AND ETHICAL TREATMENT

Adherence to a strict Code of Ethics and training in Fair Housing principles is required for membership with the Association.

REALTORS® ARE WELL INFORMED ABOUT THE REAL ESTATE MARKET & ISSUES

Market research on topics from home prices and interest rates to decor trends and renovation ROI are readily available to both REALTORS® and the public

REALTORS® PROTECT YOUR HOMEOWNERSHIP RIGHTS

As a trade association, REALTORS® participate in efforts at the local, state, and national levels to advocate for current and aspiring homeowners, buyers, sellers, and brokers.

REALTORS® HAVE EXCEPTIONAL NEGOTIATION ABILITIES

Members of the National Association of REALTORS® promote training in negotiation, ethics, contracts, and financing that help make a real estate transaction as smooth as possible.

REALTORS® HAVE ACCESS TO POWERFUL RESOURCES

The legal hotline can help REALTORS® through any transaction, and free tech help means that technology will never get in the way of getting the home you want.

Because of REALTORS®

  • you save $100s each year on state B&O business taxes.
  • you were able to continue your real estate practice and close your transactions 4 days after COVID shut down other businesses in 2020.
  • all real estate sales are exempt from the new 7% State Capital Gains Tax, saving your sellers thousands in additional taxes.
  • Washington State leads the nation in real estate compensation transparency, protecting your future.
  • your sellers pay less in REET for homes sold at less than $525,000 and are protected from new increases.
  • your independent contractor status is protected.
  • your sellers can promote their listings with a reasonable number of signs.
  • you can protect your sellers from added costs and delays like energy audits mandated at the point of sale.
  • Fair Housing education is now required in Washington State, protecting all classes of buyers from discrimination.
  • cities and counties are now required to change zoning laws that will increase the future inventory of affordable housing that your clients need.
  • your referral fees are not double-taxed by the State.
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