REALTOR®, Salesperson, Broker - What's in a Name?

I often hear people refer to their agent as “my realtor” or say they are thinking about getting their “realtor’s license”. For the record, all realtors are licensees, but not all licensees are realtors. There are roughly 3 million real estate agents in the US and approximately half are realtors. To become a member of the National Association of Realtors®, licensees must meet strict qualification criteria and adhere to the Code of Ethics. In Georgia, the basic licensure is called a Salesperson’s license while a Broker’s license required additional experience and education. So when you’re considering hiring an agent, ask the question. There is a difference.