How to choose the right Realtor®

NEW COMMUNITY. NEW FRIENDS. NEW CHALLENGES.

Not all real estate agents are REALTORS®. A REALTOR® is a licensed real estate agent who also has joined the National Association of REALTORS®, usually through a local board or association such as the Salt Lake Board of REALTORS®. To be a REALTOR®, a real estate agent must agree and conform to the strict Code of Ethics. The Code of Ethics is a strong advocate for you. It not only sets forth the rules by which we govern ourselves as REALTORS® dealing with the public, but how we treat each other ethically. Members not adhering to the Code of Ethics can lose their membership and status as a REALTOR®. You should ask for a REALTOR® to assist you with your next real estate need.

In order to find the right REALTOR® for you, we recommend the following steps:

  • Poll friends and acquaintances for recommendations
  • Use the Find-A-Member search page to find likely candidates. You can also use this tool to find members who speak languages other than English or in finding a member who provides an affiliate service such as mortgage lending and home inspection.
  • Become acquainted with REALTOR® designations and what they say about the agent's qualifications and specialties
  • Talk to agents on your short list about their qualifications and experience with the type of transaction you have in mind
  • Use the following questions to narrow down your short list

Does the REALTOR®:

  • Listen carefully and make every effort to understand your needs?
  • Answer questions with obvious knowledge about the market, housing in general, legal and financial issues, and your kind of home?
  • Make contact regularly?
  • Are you comfortable with this person?

If there are any No answers, you should consider a different agent.

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