BY LINDA NEIL
The word REALTOR® is a trademark of the National Association of Realtors®, (NAR). The real estate agents who are members of the National Association of Realtors® are the ONLY ones who have the right to use this prestigious designation. Any real estate agent who is not a registered member of the NAR may not call himself a Realtor®, may not use the term in advertising, and may not access the huge gamut of services provided to members of the National Association of Realtors®.
Through an agreement negotiated between AMPI (the Association of Mexican Real Estate Professionals) and NAR in 2012, Associate members of AMPI may become International Realtor® members, provided they register as such during the first three months of the calendar year.
Why Bother??
The services offered by NAR to its International members are very extensive and include the use of the prestigious R® symbol, incredible educational programs, including designations and certifications, discounts on networking conferences and continuing materials designed to help the Realtor® in his business.
Another major benefit is the public perception of the Realtor®: Continual advertising and promotion in the US and Canada influence citizens to select a Realtor® rather than a “rogue agent” to represent them in their buy and sell operations. This same advice transfers to the Mexican Realtor® and creates an instant level of high credibility. Our clients, mostly from the US and Canada, trust Realtors. ®
Check out the NAR Code of Ethics. It is the perfect guideline for responsible and solid representation which, when used in conjunction with the AMPI Code of Ethics and Mexico’s Mercantile Commission, provides the answers to any agent desiring to do a proper job of representing his buyer and seller clients.
As an associate member of AMPI, International NAR membership is included at no extra charge!! So much for so little!!
