1. AGENT / BROKER
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

2. Buying or selling a home may be just
one of the biggest financial deals you
will make in your life, add the key
element of your lifestyle, where and
what area you desire to live; turning it
into one large decision.

3. As your real estate agent helps you
in every step of the buying or
selling process, the skills and
qualifications of that agent can
eventually make a major difference
in your real estate experience.

4. There are three main titles that signify
levels of training and licensing in the real
estate profession, but several other forms of
specialist certification which may be
relevant to your real estate transaction.

5. Real Estate Broker

6. Although some of the requirements
vary from state to state, a broker is
generally required to complete over
100 hours of classes, have at least a
year's experience as a real estate
agent, and pass exams.

7. Brokers are legally able to handle
deposits and escrow accounts.

8. In most states, real estate agents
must work under the
supervision of brokers.

9. A licensed broker working
under the supervision of
another broker is often called
an "Associate Broker."

10. If choosing an agent who is not a
broker, you should make sure that the
agent works for a reputable brokerage.

11. Real Estate Agent

12. Like brokers, real estate agents must
be licensed by the state in which they
are working, something that requires
completing a certain amount of
coursework, usually at least 50 hours,
and passing a licensing exam.

13. While real estate agents can list and
show houses and work with
customers, they are normally
employed or supervised by brokers.

14. While all brokers must be real
estate agents, not all real estate
agents are brokers.

15. REALTOR®

16. To use the title REALTOR®, a real estate
agent must be a member of the National
Association of REALTORS®, and have
agreed to follow its code of ethics.

17. Certified Real Property Appraiser

18. Although a real estate agent is
expert at understanding the market,
and helping you determine selling
prices and offers for properties,
if you intend to get a mortgage,
you must get an appraisal conducted
by a state-certified appraiser.

19. Appraisers have a duty
to be objective and unbiased
when evaluating properties.

20. The Appraiser Qualifications Board sets
training standards for appraisers.

21. Seniors Real Estate Specialist®

22. Members of the National Association of
REALTORS® who have completed
advanced training and passed an
examination on addressing the
particular real estate needs of seniors
can obtain SRES® certification.

23. Agents with this designation are adept
at helping seniors who may be
downsizing, moving to transitional
living arrangements, or setting up
multi-generational trusts.

24. Military Relocation Professional

25. Relocating as a military family
brings with it unique challenges,
especially in dealing with VA
financing and other aspects of
the military relocation process.

26. This certification requires
completing specific coursework
and passing an exam focused
especially on VA loans
and military paperwork.

27. National Association of
REALTORS® Green Designation

28. Many urban professionals are
concerned about the impact of their
home choices on the environment.

29. ‘What is the Green Resource
Council’ trains and certifies real
estate agents to work with
homeowners concerned with
finding or selling green housing.

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33. Will Daly, Broker
We Know Urban Realty, LLC
834 E Claremont Street, No 3
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(480) 510-8755
Email: Will@WeKnowUrban.com