Is a Real Estate License Holder a Realtor? Fact or Fiction?

I have finished studying for my real estate license exam, passed, and have obtained my license. Does this make me a realtor? How about a broker? What are the steps I need to take to become professionally recognized?

A common public misconception is that a holder of a real estate license is automatically a realtor. This isn't correct. In the following article we discuss what makes a realtor a realtor.