A Career in Real Estate

How do I get started in real estate?  

The Illinois Association of REALTORS is the leading source for REALTOR training, continuing education, resources and advocacy in the state.

Once you get your real estate sales or brokerage 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.

Learn more about a career in real estate and how to become a REALTOR.

• Read about different careers and specialties in real estate.
  What’s the difference between a sales agent and a broker?

• How do I get my sales license?

• How do I get a broker’s license?

• How do I become an appraiser?

• I have my license, what’s the next step?
  What are the requirements for maintaining my license?

• How do I join a REALTOR organization such as IAR?

• REALTOR designations from the National Association of REALTORS

• Illinois Real Estate License Reciprocity

• Real Estate Educational Foundation / Real Estate Scholarships