What's the difference between an Licensed Agent and a Realtor

[James Peoples]

My question is to licensed agents and realtors. 

What's the difference between an Licensed Agent and a Realtor?

Also, as an licensed agent would I be able to gain access to the mls without joining any association such as CAR or SAR. Can I just pay mls fees and E&O fees?

[Cierra Seay]

There isn't a difference. Being a Realtor associates you with the NAR which is the National Association of Realtors. Realtors are still licensed agents but they are also members of this organization. Certain MLS companies require you to be member of the NAR to use their services but being a member is voluntary. Although certain companies require you to be a member it's not required to be a licensed agent.