Looking for the best service
when buying a home for sale, relocating to or from the Reston DC, or
northern Virginia area? First you'll need a Reston REALTOR, then you'll need and
agent like myself that has lots of experience. Face it, it only takes a few
hours of real estate coursework to get a real estate license that is why the
real estate industry has a tremendous turnover every few years. In August
2003 an NAR report stated that 93% of all real estate business was conducted
by 7% of real estate professionals! Who will you choose when buying or
selling a home in Reston?
That is why I created
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site whether you are, relocating to Reston Virginia or the DC area, need
experienced listing agents to sell your home in Reston Virginia...or maybe
you just need the best Reston Virginia REMAX agent? Don't become
overwhelmed with real estate choices! Get the right real estate advice when
buying a home in Virginia, selling or relocating to the DC area! Contact
Reston Virginia's best REMAX real estate agent,
and REALTORŪ, Ellen Crawford of RE/MAX!
Past customers is my best
source of business!
There are
approximately 3.8 million licensed real estate professionals in the United
States, but only members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS can call
themselves REALTORS.
Approximately 1,350,000 real estate professionals have taken the additional
step to join NAR, The Voice for Real Estate. When choosing a real estate
professional, look for the registered trademark, REALTOR.
Unlike real estate practitioners who are simply licensed by their state to
do business, REALTORS are members of NAR and subscribe to the association's
strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
The term REALTOR stands for competency, fairness, high integrity, and moral
conduct in business relations. REALTORS pledge to adhere to NAR's strict
Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Among other things, membership in
NAR obligates them to be honest with all parties involved in a transaction,
whether it is the buyer, seller, or cooperating agent.
The Code requires REALTORS to identify and take steps to eliminate practices
which may damage the public or which might discredit or bring dishonor to
the real estate profession.
All REALTORS are required to take a minimum of two and a half hours
orientation on the Code of Ethics. Existing members must take a refresher
training course every four years.
REALTORS enjoy advanced educational opportunities and training in real
estate specialties that are not available to other licensees.
Most property transactions are complex procedures, requiring the knowledge
and expertise of a real estate professional. There may come a time when you
need the assistance of a real estate professional who is specially trained
in a specific aspect of the business.
NAR offers advanced educational opportunities to its members that enable
REALTORS to present the public with such accredited sub-specialties as
buyer's representation (ABR), residential real estate expertise (CRS), or
Internet readiness (e-PRO).
Through membership in NAR's affiliated institutes, societies, and councils,
REALTORS devote themselves to continuous study of the most recent trends in
their respective fields. The affiliates award specialty designations that
recognize a member's advanced education and experiences in a particular
discipline. Courses offered through the affiliates keep members abreast of
developments in their specialized fields and better able to address industry
issues.
REALTORS are advocates for homeowners and homeownership.
NAR is the ONLY national lobbying group that looks out for the interests of
homeowners. Every year, NAR leads the way on Capitol Hill and in the
corridors of Washington to keep homeownership a top national priority.
NAR's support for the mortgage interest deduction and other federal policies
helps to keep housing more affordable and makes housing a great investment;
through sound housing policies, more home seekers than ever before are
enabled to purchase a home of their own.
NAR's campaign to increase consumer awareness about the value REALTORS bring
to the buying and selling process features television advertisements that
air on national networks and cable. The advertisements, now airing for the
sixth season, address the residential and the commercial real estate
markets.
NAR's public awareness campaign, developed to help increase consumer
awareness about the value of using a REALTOR in a real estate transaction,
added a new theme last year: "Work with someone who'll work with you. We're
REALTORSŪ. Real Estate is Our Life." The addition of the sentence, "Work
with someone who'll work with you," is designed to appeal to the growing
desire of many consumers to work in partnership with real estate
professionals.
From 1999 to 2002, according to surveys, the percentage of consumers saying
there are benefits to working with a REALTOR, as opposed to a real estate
agent, rose from 42 percent to 61 percent. Consumers who say they are more
likely to select a REALTOR over a licensee average 69 percent for home
sellers and 63 percent for homebuyers.
Recent surveys also show that 63 percent of sellers feel that REALTORS are
best qualified to promote the sale of their home, and 60 percent feel
REALTORS get the job done properly. About 59 percent of buyers feel that
REALTORS are best qualified to help find the home that meets their needs,
and 58 percent say REALTORS make home buying easier.
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"It's EXPERIENCE and
getting the best results in real estate that count!"
So you still want your
real estate needs in Reston handle correctly? It doesn't matter if you
are buying or selling a home in Reston Virginia or relocating. It is the
peace of mind that you can get the job done. Not all agents are the same,
all that is required by state law is a few hours of course work to get a
real estate license. The ability to close a sale on a home, or negotiate
through an inspection contingency, or the ability to find just the right
home for you starts with your agents experience! Would you prefer the
agent that does a few deals a year, or one that does 30 or 40 for many
years advise you? The choice is yours. Call Ellen now for all your real
estate needs in Reston Virginia.
Reston Virginia Realtors - real estate services:
As your Reston Virginia
REALTOR.. not only can I offer professional real estate service in
Reston
Virginia, and can refer your to other experienced RE/MAX real estate
professionals across the USA, CANADA or overseas! No one else comes close
to the special style of Real estate service! Contact me now! You won't be
disappointed!
