Who We Are
The Quincy Association of
REALTORS® has approximately
205 REALTOR® members who
market property in the Quincy, Illinois and
surrounding area. QAR represents and provides
quality, professional services for
REALTORS® and Affiliate
members conducting business in our area.
Members of the association promise strict
adherence to the Code of Ethics of the
National Association of
REALTORS®. The Code of Ethics,
adopted in 1913, is a criterion of excellence
and a paradigm for a realistic standard of
performance. QAR also focuses on social
responsibilities and consumer concerns. QAR
offers dispute resolution services between
buyers and sellers, mediation and arbitration
for members to settle business disputes and
Code of Ethics enforcement. Within the real
estate community, QAR's focus for the future
is on enhancing technological services and
providing more comprehensive information
through its Multiple Listing Service. This
web site is a positive step forward in
reaching our goals.
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Objectives of QAR
The objective of the Quincy Association of
REALTORS® is to enhance the
ability and opportunity of its members to
conduct business successfully and ethically
and to promote the public's right to own,
transfer and use real property. We accomplish
our objectives by:
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Uniting those engaged in the recognized
branches of the real estate profession for
the purpose of exerting a beneficial
influence upon the profession and related
interests.
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Promoting and maintaining high standards of
conduct in the real estate profession as
expressed in the Code of Ethics of the
National Association of
REALTORS®.
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Providing a unified medium for real estate
owners and those engaged in the real estate
profession whereby their interests may be
safeguarded and advanced.
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Furthering the interests of home and other
real property ownership.
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Uniting those engaged in the real estate
profession in the Quincy Association of
REALTORS® with the Illinois
Association of REALTORS® and
the National Association of
REALTORS®, thereby
furthering their own objectives throughout
the state and nation, and obtaining the
benefits and privileges of membership
therein.
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Designating, for the benefit of the public,
individuals authorized to use the term
REALTOR® and
REALTORS® as licensed,
prescribed, and controlled by the National
Association of REALTORS®.
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Serving Our Community and
Members
The Quincy Association of
REALTORS®:
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Speaks to and addresses real estate issues.
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Promotes the highest level of integrity and
fair business practices.
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Enhances the public image of its members.
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Communicates information to its members to
help them succeed in their business
activities.
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Identifies, anticipates and addresses
economic and marketing trends in the real
estate industry.
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Supports a legislative environment
favorable to its members and the community.
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Dedicated to Fair Housing and
Equal Opportunity
The Quincy Association of
REALTORS® and its members are
pledged to the letter and spirit of fair
housing and equal housing opportunity for all
individuals, regardless of race, color,
religion, national origin, sex, ancestry,
age, marital status, physical or mental
handicap, familial status.
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Why Use a
REALTOR®
As REALTOR® association
professionals, our members strive to maintain
the high standards set forth in the National
Association of REALTORS® Code
of Ethics. Whenever you see the distinctive
"R" membership mark, exclusive to members of
the REALTOR® association, you
will know you are working with a real estate
agent or appraiser who is a member of the
REALTOR® association.
Your real estate transaction represents one
of your most valuable investments. It makes
sense to hire a professional. A
REALTOR® will offer
professional representation to both buyers
and/or sellers and protect the financial
interest of their client.
Benefits when buying real estate:
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The buying process: Your
REALTOR® will assist you in
determining your buying power, including
all types of loans and the dollar amount
you are qualified for.
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Finding a home: Your
REALTOR® will have knowledge
of the market and they have many resources
to assist you in that search. Sometimes the
property you are seeking is available, but
not actively advertised in the market and
it will take some investigation by your
agent to find all available properties.
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Selecting: Your job is to make the final
decision on which property is right for
you. This is at a time when emotions run
high. Your REALTOR® will
provide objective information about each
property that will help you with this
important decision.
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Negotiating: Your REALTOR®
protects your financial investment and will
make you aware of all of the issues in the
contract that you sign.
Benefits when selling real estate:
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Comparative Market Analysis: Your
REALTOR® will provide you
with market information so that you can
price your real estate competitively using
professional advice.
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Marketing: By listing your home through the
Quincy Association of
REALTORS® Multiple Listing
Service (MLS), you can expose your property
to the greatest number of qualified buyers.
Your REALTOR® will also
offer suggestions on improvements you can
make that will increase sales appeal.
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Security: Your REALTOR® will
help you with security by not allowing
strangers, who are not pre-qualified
prospects, into your home. By screening
potential buyers, showings will be limited
to pre-qualified buyers.
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Negotiations/Contracts: This covers the
same issues as far as buyers. Your
REALTOR® will work to
protect your financial interest and make
you aware of all contingencies in the
contract.
Benefits to both buyers and sellers:
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Contracts: Your REALTOR®
will coordinate financing, title work,
appraisals, home inspections, appraisal
repairs and supervise the transaction until
closing. Your REALTOR® will
know what is legally and financially
correct and will have the knowledge and
information necessary to apply for
appraisal reconsideration if necessary.
There are many pitfalls that can occur
between contract and closing, your
REALTOR® is trained to
assist with these and allow the transaction
to proceed in a timely manner. Real estate
is a major investment. It makes sense to
hire a professional. It makes sense to hire
a REALTOR®.
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