Real Estate Professional Roles in the USA, UK, and Jamaica
LevelUSAJamaica (Caribbean)UKKey Differences & SimilaritiesEntry-LevelReal Estate Agent (Salesperson) – A licensed individual who facilitates real estate transactions but must work under a broker.Real Estate Salesperson – A licensed individual who must work under a broker.Real Estate Agent – No official licensing body. Typically works as a self-employed agent under an estate agency.USA & Jamaica require licenses, while in the UK, no license is needed to become an agent.Mid-LevelRealtor® – A real estate agent who joins NAR(National Association of Realtors) and follows a strict Code of Ethics. Not all agents are Realtors®.Realtor®-Associate – A licensed agent who joins the Realtors Association of Jamaica (RAJ) and works under a Realtor®-Broker.No equivalent title in the UK.Realtor® title exists in the USA & Jamaica but not in the UK.Higher-LevelBroker – A licensed real estate professional who can work independentlyor hire agents.…
