Career in Real Estate

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.

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

• Read about different careers and specialties in real estate [1] (difference between a sales agent and a broker)

• How do I get my sales license? [2]

• How do I get a broker's license? [3]

• I have my license, what's the next step? [4] (requirements for maintaining my license)

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