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Career in Real Estate
Getting started in real estate
The Illinois Association of REALTORS® is the leading source for REALTOR® training, continuing education, resources and advocacy in the state.
- Download How About a Career in Real Estate (pdf) to understand the various educational options and choices for those embarking on a career in real estate given the license law transition.
Obtaining an Illinois Real Estate License
Changes in the Illinois License Law require new educational requirements to obtain a Broker or Managing Broker license. Learn more.
Once you get your broker’s license, you can become a member of the REALTOR® organization—a three-way membership with a local association of REALTORS®, the Illinois Association of REALTORS® (IAR) and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). When you become a member you can use the term REALTOR® in promoting yourself and your business. REALTORS® are distinguished from other licensed real estate salespersons by the strict code of ethics they follow.
