NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® CODE OF ETHICS

PreambleUnder all is the land. Upon its wise utilization and widely allocated ownership depend the survival and growth of free institutions and of our civilization. REALTORS® should recognize that the interests of the nation and its citizens require the highest and best use of the land and the widest distribution of land ownership. They require the creation of adequate housing, the building of functioning cities, the development of productive industries and farms, and the preservation of a healthful environment. Such interests impose obligations beyond those of ordinary commerce. They impose grave social responsibility and a patriotic duty to which REALTORS® should dedicate themselves, and for which they should be diligent in preparing themselves. REALTORS®, therefore, are zealous to maintain...

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REALTOR.com® International

REALTOR.com® is Going Global REALTOR.com®, the #1 homes-for-sale website in the United States, has launched a new global site to extend its lead as the world’s largest online destination for real estate listings. REALTOR.com® International will strengthen the site’s presence in international markets, attract more international visitors and increase the exposure of U.S. real estate listings currently on REALTOR.com® to global markets. The site includes listings from international data providers, as well as language translation services and currency and unit conversion features to support the needs of international buyers. Key features of REALTOR.com® International     All for-sale and rental listings on REALTOR.com® will automatically be displayed on the REALTOR.com® International...

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7 Tips for Working with Foreign Real Estate Buyers

7 Tips for Working with Foreign Real Estate Buyers March 2006 With immigrants and foreign business entities looking beyond the coasts, the opportunity to work with foreign buyers isn’t limited to certain markets or to practitioners who travel overseas. Here’s how to succeed. 1. Remember that foreign clients may know real estate but not U.S. real estate. You need to explain local market conditions and U.S. legal issues. But be careful not to talk down to them, cautions Gustavo Lumer, CIPS, CRS®, with Lumer Real Estate in North Miami Beach, Fla. 2. Focus on clients from one or two countries, especially when you’re just getting started, suggests Carmela Ma, CCIM, CIPS, president of CJM Associates Inc. in Beverly Hills, Calif. In that way, you can become more familiar with the culture and establish...

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Foreign Buyers See Big Bargains in U.S. Real Estate

Foreign Buyers See Big Bargains in U.S. Real Estate Daily Real Estate News | Friday, January 13, 2012 Foreign investors are finding plenty of deals in the U.S. when it comes to real estate, and, as such, more international investors are flocking to key states to buy their piece of the American Dream. Mexico is the top country of origin for foreign buyers purchasing U.S. homes, according to a recent study by Credit Sesame, which used National Association of REALTORS® data for its findings. “In this period of tremendous uncertainly globally, real estate here is a safe haven,” Susan Wachter, professor of real estate and finance at University of Pennsylvania, told MSNBC.com. The top destinations of foreign investors for U.S. real estate purchases are: 1. Florida: Thirty-one percent of...

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