• REALTORS® in Alberta were the first in Canada to achieve mandatory professional development for the members of their industry.

  • REALTORS® in Alberta use plain language contracts carefully designed to provide maximum protection to you, the consumer.

  • REALTORS® __ and only REALTORS® __ offer the Multiple Listing Service®, a database of properties for sale. The MLS® (which includes mls.ca) is a powerful marketing system that provides wide exposure for properties __ a benefit to both buyers and sellers.

  • REALTORS® adhere to a Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Practices that are strictly enforced by the local real estate board. When you deal with a REALTOR® you are assured of the highest level of service, education and integrity.

  • REALTORS® can save you time, money and sleepless nights. See 'Why Should I Use a REALTOR®' below to find out how a REALTOR® can help you, whether you are buying or selling.

  • REALTORS® have a wealth of information on various topics, including tips on how to add value to your home, how to use your RRSP to buy a house and what costs to expect during the course of the transaction.

  • REALTORS® use the Agency Relationships guide, developed by AREA, to explain the relationships between the parties to a real estate transaction and the service expected of a REALTOR®. To learn more about agency disclosure, view the Agency Relationships page.