Everyone with a real estate license is not a REALTOR®. The term REALTOR® is a registered collective membership mark identifying a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®. To become a REALTOR® a licensee must agree to abide by the National Association's strict Code of Ethics. Adherence to this document ensures that the REALTOR® community is a group of honest, trustworthy, reputable business people who treat all parties fairly and hold high professional standards.

The Carteret County Association of REALTORS® are members of the local, state and national associations and work to protect property values and property rights. Being a member of these groups gives Carteret County REALTORS® benefits that help to increase their efficiency and professionalism in the real estate industry. They have marketing tools, such as the Multiple Listing Service, standards of professionalism, educational programs, and technological tools that help them provide the highest quality of service to their clients and customers.

Home buyers and sellers seeking knowledgeable real estate professionals should consult a REALTOR® in order to get the best service in the industry.