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REALTORS® are members of The Realtors Association of Jamaica (RAJ) who subscribe to a Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Practice. Members of the RAJ are members of the National Association of Realtors and licensed to practice by the Real Estate Board of Jamaica.

• A REALTOR® will fully explain the details of your working relationship (called "agency") so that you are clear as to when a REALTOR® is working for you or for the seller.
• A REALTOR® has access to hundreds of current listings of homes for sale because of a co- operative system called the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®).
• A REALTOR® can provide you with a customized list of properties that best meet your needs -- size, style, features, location, proximity to schools, shopping, etc. - and then make arrangements for you to view those properties that appeal to you the most.
• A REALTOR® will help you determine how big a home you can afford.
REALTORs® are familiar with the local lending market and can offer helpful advice.
• A REALTOR® has no emotional ties to any type or style of property and can be objective in pointing out the merits of one property over another.
• A REALTOR® will have information on zoning changes, taxes, utility costs and school and recreation services that could affect your decision to buy a home in a specific area.
• A REALTOR® will assist you in negotiating the terms of your purchase, which can be a nerve- wracking process for someone who is not experienced in negotiating.
• A REALTOR® will advise you of the legal process required in obtaining title and taking possession of your property; the costs associated with buying a home such as insurance, mortgage registration and legal fees will be explained in detail.

Source: Adaptation of the Realtors Association of Jamaica 2020

Selling Your Home - Why it Pays to Use a REALTOR®

Before selling your property, you will need a clear understanding of the legal issues and potential pitfalls. One wrong action could result in a lot of cost and frustration, which is why it is essential to have a REALTOR® working with you, as he or she will make the sale of your home a successful and satisfying experience.

REALTORS® use the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) to give your property maximum exposure. MLS® is a computer-based system that relays valuable information about your property to hundreds of REALTORS® and potential buyers.

Setting a price for your property is an important but difficult process. Again, this is where the services of a REALTOR® prove invaluable. REALTORS® have the experience to help you understand how the market works and decide upon a realistic price that meets your goals. REALTORS® also pre-screen potential buyers to make sure only those who are serious and financially qualified view your property.

REALTORS® will also develop a marketing plan to help your property receive maximum exposure. This will likely include placing your property on the MLS® system and placing a "For Sale" sign out front. The plan will likely also include arranging open houses for other REALTORS® and potential buyers, and developing advertisements and feature sheets/mailers to market your property.

Once you have accepted an offer to buy your property, your REALTOR® will help ensure that all the proper paperwork is completed. He or she will also make sure that both parties meet the necessary conditions outlined in the agreement.

When you work with a REALTOR® you will likely get a better price for your property than if you try to sell it yourself. Apart from the financial benefits, however, there is an extra measure of comfort and security that comes from having a REALTOR® on your side. Remember that REALTORS® are governed by a code of ethics and standards of business practice. They have also been trained and licensed under the Real Estate (Dealers and Developers) Act to assist in transactions involving real property.  When it comes to buying or selling property, using a REALTOR® just makes sense.

Source: Adaptation of the Realtors Association of Jamaica 2020

Trained and licensed as a salesman to conduct property sales, leases and rentals in Jamaica, with the designation Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), I also manage the Angela Ferguson Real Estate Office and give administrative support to the salesforce, having started in 2009 as Closing Co-ordinator, implementing company procedures and assisting in training.