Are real estate agents becoming more professional?
A lot of people look at real estate agents as barely a step above used-car salesmen or lawyers.
But a new survey suggests that most agents don’t deserve such poor standing among customers.
The survey, conducted by the National Association of Realtors, says that a greater number of real estate agents are earning additional professional designations. To earn these designations — which agents usually list as various initials after their names — Realtors must take several classes and pass tests. In other words, they must study up on their business.
Officials with the National Association of Realtors say that this is good news for consumers. Agents who have taken additional classes know more about the ins and outs of selling homes. This can only benefit the buyers and sellers with whom they work.
Of course, you’d expect the association to say this kind of thing. The association exists, after all, to promote the benefits of working with Realtors. But in this case, the association speaks the truth.
I interview a lot of real estate agents. Despite the public’s opinion, most of them are smart, talented hard-working people. And most of them work hard to make sure that their clients make the best real estate decisions.
Yes, there are some agents who don’t deserve your respect. But that’s the case in any profession. Durign this housing slump, Realtors have been portrayed as greedy, selfish and corrupt. Again, some of them are. But the vast majority are simply trying their best to reach the best deals for their buyers and sellers.
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1 opinion for Are real estate agents becoming more professional?
Beamer23
May 25, 2008 at 6:09 am
Well, it’s going to take a lot more than Professionalism to help them in My area (Central California). They are quickly becoming unemployed.
Beamer23
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