Consumer Tips Multi-lingual REALTORS® Looking for a REALTOR® that speaks your language? The association can help you locate a member who is fluent in Spanish, Hmong, Somali, and many other languages. You may reference a listing with some of our multi-lingual members, or contact us with your specific needs. Why choose a REALTOR® A licensed REALTOR® abides by a strict code of ethics and keeps up to date on important issues regarding property such as changes in financing options and property valuation. In addition, REALTORS® offer a number of services and have a knowledge base that give you an advantage, whether you are a buyer or seller of property. Only REALTORS® may participate in the regional multiple listing service, and have access to the lockboxes that protect properties for sale. Additionally, the REALTOR® network provides the consumer and industry with a complaint and dispute resolution process that is often quicker and more effective than that of the Department of Commerce. If you feel that the code of ethics has been violated, please read the instructions for filing a complaint and then submit a complaint form. You may also contactl Keith Holm, our executive officer, to discuss a problem you might be having with a REALTOR®. Keith's email address is kholm@spaar.com and his direct phone number is 651-772-6345. What can the association do for you While a REALTOR® is your resource for the best representation whether buying or selling, the association is your resource for a number of other services:
Contact us if we can be of service to you! Buyer/Seller Mediation and Arbitration
Helpful Links You may want to visit our links page for helpful sites on relocation, local news, and information on area schools. Find a Home online and then contact a REALTOR® to get details about the property. Homeowners insurance tips for consumers. Public Policy Online is maintained by the REALTOR® Public Policy Partnership and provides information regarding truth-in-housing laws and other regulations. Calculators - whether figuring out the monthly mortgage payment or figuring out how much of your loan interest is tax-deductible, interest.com provides calculators that help you make decisions about your financing options. |
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