Individuals planning on making Sonoma County their home can find a
wealth of information by
contacting one of over 1,000 members of the Sonoma County REALTORS®
Association.
We encourage you to browse through the information that follows and
select a member who displays
the REALTOR® logo. Here's why.
Members of the Sonoma County
REALTORS® Association
are entitled to use the term REALTOR®. As such, they have taken the
extra step of pledging to adhere
to a strict code of ethics established by the National Association of
REALTORS®. This code requires
that your REALTOR® treat all parties honestly including the buyer,
seller and other sales professionals.
Earning the REALTOR® distinction can only be achieved by licensees
who, after passing the California
real estate exam, complete an additional six-step membership process. But
there are even more
important reasons for selecting a REALTOR®.
REALTOR®
receive current legal updates
about changes in the law that effect the sale or transfer of real
property. This is an important consideration
when choosing a real estate professional for your next transaction. Your
REALTOR® has access to a special
on-line information service from the California Association of
REALTOR® and obtain free advice about
your transaction from one of the real estate specialists at the
California Association of REALTOR®.
By choosing an individual who displays the REALTOR® logo you will be
selecting a professional who
has access to a variety of services designed to help bring you real
estate transaction to a timely and
successful close.
By selecting a REALTOR® you will also help
protect and promote your property
rights. As a trade association, REALTOR® have already represented you
in reducing higher property
transfer taxes, and have been active in monitoring legislation that would
have a detrimental impact on
the nation's homeowners and property owners. Right now, the mortgage
interest deduction is coming
under increasing attack. Imagine no longer being able to deduct the
mortgage interest that you pay.
It could happen. But your REALTOR®, through their support of our
association, is fighting to maintain
this valuable deduction for the families of today and tomorrow.
We encourage you to choose
an agent who displays the REALTOR® logo. By doing so, you'll select a
licensed professional with
access to a full spectrum of services and whose support of private
property rights helps keep the American dream a reality.
