National Association of Realtors / California Association of Realtors   

Many people are unsure of the difference between a “Real Estate Agent” and a “Realtor®”. A real estate agent is a REALTOR® when he or she becomes a member of the National Association of Realtors®, and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. The National Association of Realtors® provides a facility for professional development, research and exchange of information among its members. I am also a member of the California Association of Realtors, and the North Bay Association of Realtors, both of which are sub-agencies for the NAR.

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Choose a REALTOR® that is e-PRO Certified

The Internet has added a new dimension to the real estate world. Now you can be assured that the REALTOR you choose will have the knowledge and skills to put the power of the Internet behind your real estate transaction.

All REALTOR e-PRO Internet Professionals are REALTORS who completed a rigorous certification program endorsed by the prestigious NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS (NAR).

The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. This coveted designation is awarded by the Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council (REBAC), an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS, to real estate practitioners who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria.

Why you should use an Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR)

Why should you look for the ABR designation before looking for a home? These three letters after a REALTOR's name tell you that you will be working with buyer representative who is committed to your best interests.  The ABR Designation is awarded by REBAC to those REALTORS who have have met the specific educational and experiential criteria needed to provide the high level quality service required by REBAC (Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council).