Know Your Value
As A REALTOR®
The Greater Denton/Wise County Association of REALTORS® has put together this resource page as a way for you to find useful tools, answer questions, and to help you discover your value proposition.
Litigation Questions Answered
Get the latest updates, facts, and answers on ongoing litigation.
The Value
You Bring
Consumers
Discover your value proposition and learn how you empower your clients.
What NAR Does For
You
See the many ways NAR empowers you, your business, and your clients.
The Value
NAR Brings
You
Explore the resources and benefits NAR gives you as a member.
Quick Links:
The Latest Info on the Ongoing Litigation
We encourage you to be wise & do research on the current case.
To help you stay informed, here are some handy regularly updated resources:
Concerned or confused about what you've heard through the grapevine? Don't fall for misinformation! Here is a collection of official, trustworthy sources with the latest, most up-to-date vetted news as the on-going case develops.
Post-Verdict Guidance from NAR President Tracy Kasper
Discussion of the trial decision and high-level guidance to help REALTORS® understand and communicate about the Burnett et al v. NAR et al case.
Special Report: What’s at Stake in the Sitzer/Burnett Trial
Hear the critical details of the case, and how you can support the real estate profession and industry, from NAR Chief Legal Officer Katie Johnson.
Official
Burnett Trial
Updates
Get the latest Burnett Trial Updates directly from NAR. We encourage you to bookmark this page and check back regularly.
Learn More About Consumer-Friendly Competition
Visit the Fostering Consumer-Friendly Real Estate Marketplaces hub to see how NAR encourages Consumer-Friendly Competition as well as resources you can use and share with your clients.
Real Estate Facts and FAQs
Get the Facts and get answers to common questions.
How NAR Fosters Business Competition
The National Association of REALTORS® guidelines for independent, local MLS marketplaces that promote innovation and make it possible for residential real estate businesses of all types and sizes to compete.
Ensure Reliable Data Access
NAR guidelines for local MLS broker marketplaces enable hubs of trusted, verified information where all participants have equitable access.
Advance Small Business
Compiling housing information that is accessible to all businesses, in one place, allows smaller real estate brokerages to compete with larger ones.
Create Connections
Local MLS broker marketplaces create the largest opportunity for connections between real estate agents with properties to sell and those with clients looking to buy.
Code of Ethics
The National Association of REALTORS® has a strict Code of Ethics that calls for REALTORS® to put their clients' interests first. NAR also establishes guidelines for local MLS broker marketplaces to support pro-consumer and pro-business competitive real estate markets.
Discover Your Value Proposition
REALTORS® are everyday working Americans who are experts at helping consumers navigate the complexities of home purchases and advocates for fair housing and wealth building for all.
REALTORS® do more than "just" help people buy or sell homes.
REALTORS® advocate for sellers or buyers of real estate or real property. They're experts in their fields who understand how to navigate what can be a confusing process. REALTORS® pledge themselves to protect and promote the interests of their client with expertise in training, tools, and data which help them provide their clients with a completely professional experience.
As a REALTOR®, Here's How You Bring Value:
Build Wealth
REALTORS® help people achieve homeownership, the best and most accessible way for American families to build generational wealth.
Protect Consumers
Every REALTOR® is bound by a strict code of ethics that includes providing clients with all relevant information, such as about commissions.
Advise as
Experts & Stewards
REALTORS® help people navigate financial, legal and community aspects of selling or buying a home in what are the most complex and consequential transactions most will ever make.
Lead as Entrepreneurs
Most REALTORS® are small business owners – 65% of whom are women – who exemplify the entrepreneurial spirit of this country.
Support Communities
As engaged neighbors, REALTORS® are committed to enhancing the communities they serve through significant philanthropy work and by advocating for fair housing for all.
Contribute to Local Economy
Every home sale generates more than $100,000 in local economic activity, and every two home sales support one American job.
Resources You Can Use/Share
How NAR Advocates For You!
The National Association of REALTORS® creates guidelines that foster efficient and convenient local broker marketplaces to ensure equity, transparency and market-driven pricing for home buyers and sellers.
Source Reliable Data
Consumers can confidently rely on information because real estate agents share complete housing data backed by guidelines that ensure accuracy and transparency.
World without NAR and MLSs
Without NAR’s guidelines for the local MLS broker marketplaces, information on homes would be inaccurate, unreliable and scattered across real estate sites, disadvantaging buyers and sellers.
Provide Largest Home Sale Source
Each local broker marketplace provides instant exposure to the largest possible pool of potential buyers for sellers and the greatest number of housing options for buyers.
Create Consumer Choice
Buyers and sellers have many choices about the brokers with whom they work – from how they are paid to specific expertise to customer service – all at market-driven prices.
Because of NAR’s guidance, the U.S. model of broker marketplaces has no hidden or extra costs and provides verified, complete information.
NAR works for you by advocating for federal, state, and local policy initiatives
that strengthen the public's ability and desire to own, buy, and sell real property.
One of the most effective advocacy organizations in the country, NAR works for you by advocating for federal, state, and local policy initiatives that strengthen the public's ability and desire to own, buy, and sell real property.
Representing Your Industry at the Federal Level
NAR advocates for policies that foster vibrant real estate markets, support the industry, and protect consumers.
The REALTOR® Party: State & Local Advocacy
The REALTOR® Party works to advance public policies that promote strong communities, property interests, and a vibrant business environment.
Advocating For Your Business & Your Clients
Learn about the issues, NAR's position, and how they affect REALTORS®, home buyers, and private property owners
Explore Your Benefits
Did You Know that your Membership comes with a large selection of
benefits & discounts? Here's some quick links:
Insurance
Get NAR member exclusive access to health, dental, vision, and other insurance options; as well as member-only savings on auto, home, and renters insurance.
Travel & Automative
Save time and money on the road with discounted pricing and special offers on rental cars and travel.
Home & Lifestyle
Refresh and protect your home with special pricing and offers from consumer product and appliance industry leaders.
Business & Marketing
Stand out from the crowd with print and copy services, REALTOR®-logo branded items, special offers on real estate websites, automated social media marketing, and targeted digital advertising campaigns, to help grow your business.
Technology
Stay current with the latest in tablet, laptop, PC, printer, and smartphone technology from industry leaders, and receive exclusive pricing on the hottest tech and mobile services.
Education
Enhance your skills and receive special pricing on select online courses that apply toward real estate designations and certifications, offered through the Center for REALTOR® Development, plus other offerings to improve your industry knowledge.