How do I get started in real estate?

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.

• 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.

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

• Read about different careers and specialties in real estate
  Difference between a sales agent and a broker

• How do I get my sales license?
  Requirements to obtain a salesperson license until April 30, 2011. After that date no salesperson license will be issued in the State of Illinois. For more information on this and other Illinois Real Estate License Law changes visit www.IARlicenselaw.org.

• How do I get a broker's license?

• I have my license, what's the next step?
  Requirements for maintaining your license.

For more information, contact Stacy Mahinda, at 217/529-2600.