What is REALTOR®?
A REALTOR® is a real estate agent or broker who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and agrees to follow its Code of Ethics. Not every licensed agent is a REALTOR® — it is a membership and ethical commitment, not a separate license. The term is a registered trademark.
Example: A homeowner chooses a REALTOR® specifically because membership signals a commitment to the association’s ethical standards.