This article by Certified International Property Specialist, Robert D. Watson explains the misunderstandings often surrounding the term Realtor® in the Pattaya real estate market and questions its often misuse.

In England we are known as “Estate Agents”...

In Thailand and USA (and some other countries) the English term “Estate Agent” is often replaced by “Real Estate Broker”.

Don’t be confused, we are essentially the same in that we are often business owners who employ agents.

But what is a Realtor®?

You will have seen the term “Realtor®” used by some real estate professionals in Pattaya and throughout Thailand when describing themselves or their business.
Company names such as XXX Realtors, or XXX Realty often show up on Social Media and in mainstream internet searches.

But are they really a Realtor® in the true sense or do they simply not understand what a Realtor® is?

The term “Realtor®” was created and copyrighted by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) in the United States of America to elevate brokers and their agents.

The only real estate brokers (estate agents) who can call themselves a Realtor® are the ones who are official members of NAR.

A Realtor® is registered with NAR, is visible on their association website directory, has a signed certificate to say so and is bound by the NAR Rules & Regulations and their strict Code of Ethics.

When a non-member of NAR refers to himself as a Realtor® is it misrepresentation of their business and business standards or just ignorance of the facts?

Robert Watson is a Realtor® and an official member of NAR and always carries his REALTOR® Membership Card for identification purposes … so he can REALLY be your Realtor®