Designations

REALTOR®

REALTORS® are real estate professionals who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS and subscribe to its strict Code of Ethics.

As the "Voice for Real Estate in Pennsylvania," the Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS® and its members are champions of (your) property rights and commit considerable time and money to the legislative process on behalf of the buying and selling public.

Please do not ask, or expect to be shown homes according to the racial, religious, or ethnic characteristics of the neighborhood in which the homes are located. Federal law prohibits agents from placing any such restrictions on showings or information about the availability of homes for sale or rent.

For more information on Realtors contact the:
Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS®
4501 Chambers Hill Road
Harrisburg, PA 17111
717-561-1303
http://www.parealtor.org

The REALTOR® Pledge:

I am a REALTOR and I pledge myself:

To protect the individual right of real estate ownership and to widen the opportunity to enjoy it.

To be honorable and honest in all transactions.

To seek better to represent my customers and clients by building my knowledge and competence.

To act fairly towards all in the spirit of the REALTORS Code of Ethics and Conform my conduct to it's lofty ideals.

Accredited Buyer Representative

The ABR® designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. This coveted designation is awarded by the Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council (REBAC), an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS, to real estate practitioners who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria. The ABR® designation confirms an agent's mastery of the practice of buyer representation.

In the past, virtually all real estate agents owed fiduciary duties to the seller. Even when working with buyers on a day-to-day basis, agents were obligated by law to get the highest price and best terms for the seller. Today, many consumers prefer working with an agent who is contractually bound to represent their interests as the buyer.

Agents who have earned the ABR designation have demonstrated experience in buyer representation. Two key areas emphasized in ABR training are: how to identify potential problems with a property and how to negotiate the best price on behalf of the buyer.

For more information on the ABR designation contact the:
Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
800-648-6224