I should have commented over at 1000 Watt, but one of the issues is that the term ‘real estate professional’ is used because NAR gets on us about using REALTOR.
Marc
Good point. I am aware of Realtor.com’s pressure regarding the use of the term. But there are other terms that can equally address all members of the industry without lumping them into a bucket that most don’t belong in. When vendors do that, I feel they actually harm the minority of Realtors that actually live up to professional standards.
Hey, Marc, sorry I didn’t raise this on your blog. What other terms would you suggest?
Marc
The occasional use of real estate professional is fine when used in context with certain professional individuals segments or groups. But when addressing the entire industry at large which include many brand new, or part timers… I suppose agents or real estate people/folks or those who work inside the real estate industry seems appropriate.
The 1000Watt guys are the real deal people. Check out our new Website http://www.planomatic.com . The copy and wire frame are courtesy of Marc and Brian.
I should have commented over at 1000 Watt, but one of the issues is that the term ‘real estate professional’ is used because NAR gets on us about using REALTOR.
Good point. I am aware of Realtor.com’s pressure regarding the use of the term. But there are other terms that can equally address all members of the industry without lumping them into a bucket that most don’t belong in. When vendors do that, I feel they actually harm the minority of Realtors that actually live up to professional standards.
Hey, Marc, sorry I didn’t raise this on your blog. What other terms would you suggest?
The occasional use of real estate professional is fine when used in context with certain professional individuals segments or groups. But when addressing the entire industry at large which include many brand new, or part timers… I suppose agents or real estate people/folks or those who work inside the real estate industry seems appropriate.
The 1000Watt guys are the real deal people. Check out our new Website http://www.planomatic.com . The copy and wire frame are courtesy of Marc and Brian.