Should I Choose A Real Estate Agent Or A Realtor?

Whether you are buying or selling a property, many people employ the services of a real estate professional. This person?s duty is to offer help, professional expertise and generally make the real estate experience easier for you by guiding you through the process. What Is The Difference Between An ?Agent? and a ?Realtor??

The words ?real estate agent? and ?realtor? are used interchangeably but there is actually a difference between the two. A real estate agent is salesperson licensed by the state, and given legal permission to represent consumers in the sale of, or purchase of homes on the open real estate market.

A Realtor is a real estate professional who is an active member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) - a key supporting real estate organization. The NAR offers ongoing education, legal information, contractual updates, information on governmental regulations affecting the real estate industry, etc. Realtors might consist of appraisers, property managers, loan officers, and brokers. Therefore, not all Realtors are real estate agents.

Is One Better Than The Other?

Some Realtors have lots of success in helping consumers, while some Agents struggle to satisfy their clients. At the same time, many Agents can be extremely efficient, while some Realtors can find themselves unsuccessful. Association with any national organization can?t guarantee anything. Some people prefer Realtors because they have a preference due to the national accreditation of NAR. Also, all Realtors must comply with the standard set by NAR, which in part gives the client some additional assurance of ethical conduct.

What Are The Qualities Of A Great Real Estate Professional?

It?s important that you select a qualified agent that you feel comfortable working with. Choose a person who has worked with someone you know, or a person who has a positive reputation within the community. A high quality real estate professional will make your transaction as smooth as possible and be forthcoming and honest about the details. That person will ask you questions, listen to your answers and recognize what you?d like to accomplish. Then will guide you towards obtaining your goal in a strategic, organized and successful way.

Posted by Clare Shaw on December 13, 2008 at 12:00 AM

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Clare Shaw is affliated with ERA Harrington Realty, which is located in Milford, DE. For further assistance please use the contact information located on the right.

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Local Information for Milford, DE

Latitude: 38.91284 -- Longitude: -75.429327

ZIP Codes for Milford, Delaware	19963
Area Code for Milford, Delaware	302
Time zone for Milford, Delaware	EST

Other Area Cities: Smyrna, DE Milford, DE Dover, DE

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As of the census of 2000, there were 6,732 people, 2,665 households, and 1,700 families residing in the city. The population density was 467.5/km² (1,210.2/mi²). There were 2,897 housing units at an average density of 201.2/km² (520.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 67.97% White, 23.26% African American, 0.34% Native American, 1.04% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 4.25% from other races, and 2.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.82% of the population. There were 2,665 households out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 16.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.03. -- Source: Wikipedia.com

Delaware 2000 Census Population Profile Map

	Milford	Delaware	United States
Population	6,732	783,600	281,421,906
Median age	35.1	36	35.3
Median age for Male	32.9	34.9	34
Median age for Female	37.5	37.1	36.5
Households	2,665	298,736	105,480,101
Household population	6,492	759,017	273,643,273
Average household size	2.44	2.54	2.59
Families	1,699	204,590	71,787,347
Average family size	3.03	3.04	3.14
Housing units	2,897	343,072	115,904,641
Occupied units	2,665	298,736	105,480,101
Vacant units	232	44,336	10,424,540

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Should I Choose A Real Estate Agent Or A Realtor?

Local Information for Milford, DE

Latitude: 38.91284 -- Longitude: -75.429327

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