Become a REALTOR®

You must be a salesperson with an active license for two years before becoming a broker. You may take the broker pre-licensing course before then, but you may not receive your license. For more information, contact us.

The term REALTOR® is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.  The Code establishes time-honored and baseline principles that come from the collective experiences of REALTORS® since the Code of Ethics was first established in 1913. Those principles can be loosely defined as: Loyalty to clients;
– Fiduciary (legal) duty to clients;
– Cooperation with competitors; and
– Truthfulness in statements and advertising; and non-interference in
exclusive relationships that other REALTORS® have with their clients.

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has experienced phenomenal growth in the past few years to reach a new milestone: over one million members from almost 60 countries involved in every aspect of the real estate industry from residential brokers to property managers. NAR’s strength is your advantage; there has never been a better time to enjoy all that NAR offers to enhance your success as a REALTOR®.

 The information below highlights some of the many benefits membership provides :

 Representation:  Making sure that your voice is heard is one of the primary advantages of being a member.  From lobbying to grassroots advocacy, the power of being part of over one million members works for you on Capitol Hill every day.  Learn more about NAR’s Government Affairs activities and RPAC, the largest and most influential Political Action Committee, by clicking here.

 REALTOR Benefits® Program:  The REALTOR Benefits® Program savings can save you thousands of dollars each year depending on the frequency and quantity of partner offerings you take advantage of.  Visit the REALTOR.org Store and stay up-to-date with over 100 NAR publications and products.  Learn about the latest issues, policies and market trends, or discover how you can minimize legal liability.

 Education:  Both NAR and its affiliated Institutes, Societies, and Councils offer professional designation programs acknowledging experience and expertise in various real estate sectors.  REALTOR® University Online provides over 300 hours of real estate classes including NAR’s Designation Courses.  e-PRO® is an online certification course that will enhance your skills and abilities to help you succeed in this demanding high tech marketplace.

 Annual Meetings:  Held in November of each year, the REALTORS® Conference & Expo features information sessions on industry trends and practical business topics as well as hands-on training.  Held every May, the REALTORS® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo is your chance to make your voice heard in the association and on Capitol Hill.  Click here to view NAR’s future meetings schedule.

 Consumer Awareness:  Now in its second decade, our ongoing Public Awareness Campaign has resulted in significant increase in consumer perception of the value of REALTORS® bring to the home buying process, which increases your value in the marketplace.  Of course, members enjoy the full benefit of this effort only when they identify themselves as REALTORS®.  Leverage the power of our national advertising by putting our logo on your business card and wearing your REALTOR® pin.

 Information and Technology:  Secure more listings and sell more homes with REALTOR.com®, the world’s largest database of homes for sale.  The Center for REALTOR® Technology serves REALTORS® as an industry advocate, an implementation consultant and a technology information resource.  Access the world’s largest real estate library, locate hard-to-find real estate books and tapes, request customized research and order publications.  Still need more information?  NAR’s dedicated Information Central specialists are on hand to handle your questions by toll-free phone, 1-800-874-6500, or e-mail,InfoCentral@realtors.org.