[Mrs. Robinson]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

A realtor or Realtor is simply a licensed agent, salesperson or broker, who is a member of the National Association of Realtors, a trade organization. The NAR governs the Multiple Listing Service, fights to keep its "recommended" commission structure against antitrust claims and lobbies for the tax deductibility of mortgage interest and for or against other factors affecting the industry. National Association of Realtors - Wikipedia

They even have a SRES certification. (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) lol

To belong to the NAR you must first be a member of a local board.
There is never a "recommended" commission because to do that is against the law.
The NAR lobbies for many things in favor of homeowners.