Why a Real Estate Professional®?
Maybe you're buying a home for the first time. Or maybe you're selling your old home to move to something new. Whether buying or selling, you’re involved in an intricate process requiring many specialists. One of these specialists might be a Real Estate Professional®, who’s responsible for making the transaction as easy as possible for you.
The Real Estate Professional® Difference
However, not every licensed or registered broker or salesperson is a Real Estate Professional®. To be a Real Estate Professional®, the agent must be a member of The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). And to be a member of CREA, an agent is expected to be:
- Committed to the Real Estate Professional® Code: The code is the accepted standard of conduct for all real estate practitioners who are Real Estate Professionals®. It's your guarantee of professional conduct and the quality service.
- Knowledgeable about developments in real estate: A Real Estate Professional® can get you the information needed to make an informed decision: comparable prices, neighborhood trends, housing market conditions and more.
- Actively updating education: Through courses, workshops and other professional development, a Real Estate Professional® maintains a high level of current knowledge about real estate.
- Access: Real Estate Professionals® have access to Board MLS® Systems, which facilitate the cooperate sale of properties to benefit consumers.
Benefits of a Real Estate Professional®
Whether buying or selling a home, you can trust that your Real Estate Professional® will ensure the transaction is completed competently and professionally. You don’t have to worry about the details – your Real Estate Professional® can take care of them for you. You can get advice from someone with an intimate knowledge of the local housing market. And you can count on the help of a professional who has committed to serve with integrity and competence.
Source: CREA
