They've generally completed courses in real estate, including course work in real estate law, real estate financing, and listing, according to the National Association of Realtors. A broker is a person licensed to own a real estate firm. Realtors are real estate agents who belong to the National Association of Realtors. State law requires agents to disclose whether they are working for the buyer, the seller, or both buyer and seller. A good agent will counsel you through the whole buying process, from deciding what type of home you want and finding it to effectively negotiating the sale and tracking the progress of your loan application.
Results are everything.
Shop around, find the best fit for you. It's the best way to get what you want. Noreen Seebacher is a former Detroit News reporter.