Realtors subscribe to a strong Code of Ethics, which includes standards of practice. These requirements place Realtors a step above other real estate practitioners and assures the public of fair and ethical treatment of all parties. A Realtor has the opportunity to connect with local professionals and more than 45,000 members statewide and 750,000 worldwide. Realtors are offered a broad array of professional development opportunities including sales training, legislative trends, economic analyses, new marketing strategies and more. Most definitely yes.
All offices share each other's listings to facilitate the sale of properties.
You should work with someone you feel comfortable with. For most people, a house is the most important purchase they will ever make, so it's important to feel like you can put your trust in your agent to guide you through the process. We all have access to the same inventory, so you won't see more houses with one agent over another. If you give an agent your loyalty, he or she will put his time and effort into giving you the best service he can. But if you're calling every agent in town, he will likely devote most of his time to his loyal customers instead of you.