2007-01-18 12:04:48 · 6 answers · asked by hope 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Yahoo will not list all real estate agents, it's a paid listing. You have to call your local REALTOR Association. Make sure the agent you are inquiring is a REALTOR.
FYI: not all real estate agents are REALTORS. It's a membership that the broker joins and then their agents join. But if the broker elects not to join neither can the agents. But it's better to check with your states real estate commission who issues the license. This way you would know if they can practice real estate with-in the state.
In PA you can search using either their name or license # and check it that way. The link is below; only useful if you reside in PA, sorry.
2007-01-18 12:24:12 · answer #1 · answered by REALTOR Marc Pun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MANY Real Estate Agents will not be 'Realtors'. To be a 'Realtor' the agents broker must be a member of the board of Realtors, and then the agent may join after paying his monthly/yearly dues.
There is NO LEGAL difference between the two. There is no REALTOR license; only a real estate sales persons license. You can not be a Realtor with out the real estate license so if your working with someone who is licensed by your state then they are leagally entitled to represent you in a property transaction.
I am a licensed agent and am not a member of the board. My office does loans but it is the same license in CA regardless if your a loan shop or a sales shop. There would not be a real advantage to being a 'Realtor' for what we specialize in. In fact joining the board would most likely make agents we already work with think that we are taking listings and 'back dooring' them.
To answer your questions, check with your states department of real estate to see if the person in question is licensed.
Good Luck.
Kevin
2007-01-18 23:41:02 · answer #2 · answered by Mudisfun 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is a difference between a real estate agent and a realtor. just because he is not on that list, he can still be a licensed agent. While I think it is better to work with a realtor (i worked for the board of realtors, so i know the benefits), someone who is paying dues to use that name, it is okay for someone not to be a realtor and still sell real estate. What state do you live in? If licensed they will show up on the department of state - licensing dept. I know that new yorks website is www.dos.state.ny.us - you would go to licensing, real estate and search for their name. I'm sure the same would worok for your state.
2007-01-18 20:10:32 · answer #3 · answered by strtat2 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
contact the state board of realtors and ask if that person has a license
2007-01-19 17:40:16 · answer #4 · answered by barry h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If someone is saying they are a real estate agent and they represent Yahoo! Real Estate, this is fraud. Please do not provide them with any personal information and do not give them any money. Contact customer care using this form: http://add.yahoo.com/fast/help/us/re/cgi_feedback?from_url=http%3A%2F%2Fhelp%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fl%2Fus%2Fyahoo%2Frealestate%2Fcontent%2Fre%2D01%2Ehtml
2007-01-18 20:35:31 · answer #5 · answered by Brian 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-18 20:26:01 · answer #6 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋