How do you become a REALTOR®?

To become a REALTOR®, a licensed real estate agent must join their local REALTOR® association and pay membership dues, which automatically provides membership in the state and national associations. REALTORS® must complete Code of Ethics training every three years, and NAR also requires Fair Housing training on the same three-year cycle. The term "REALTOR®" is a trademark of the National Association of REALTORS®, and only NAR members may use it.

Sources: AREC — AL License Law Rule 790-X-1-.18 (Reciprocal License Requirements); AREC — Become a Licensed Real Estate Professional.

A licensed real estate agent becomes a REALTOR® by joining a local REALTOR® association, which provides membership to the state and national associations. Principals of a real estate firm must join before any non-principal agents at the firm can become members. For 2027, NAR national dues are $156 per member plus a $45 special assessment, billed through the primary local association and due by January 1, and REALTORS® must complete ethics training every three years.

Sources: NAR — Membership Dues Info.

First, obtain an active real estate license, then join a local REALTOR® association, which also provides membership in the state and national associations. The principal of a real estate firm must join a REALTOR® association before any non-principal affiliated with that firm can join. NAR national dues are $156 per member for 2027, plus a $45 Consumer Advertising Campaign special assessment, totaling $201 annually, with state and local association dues billed separately. Only NAR members may call themselves a REALTOR®.

Sources: NAR — How to Become a REALTOR®; NAR — REALTORS® Membership Dues Information.

To become a REALTOR®, you must first obtain a real estate license (or a licensed or certified appraiser credential), then join a local REALTOR® association, and pay membership dues. The principals of a real estate firm must join a REALTOR® association before any non-principal agents at the firm can join. NAR national dues are $156 per year plus a $45 annual special assessment for the Consumer Advertising Campaign, totaling $201 per member.

Sources: NAR — How to Become a Realtor; California DRE — Fee Changes Advisory (July 1, 2024); NAR — Membership Dues Info.

A licensed real estate professional becomes a REALTOR® by joining a local REALTOR® association and paying membership dues, which obligates them to follow NAR's Code of Ethics and complete ethics training every three years. For 2027, NAR national dues are $156 per member plus a $45 Consumer Advertising Campaign special assessment, totaling $201 at the national level, with additional state and local association dues that vary by location. In Colorado, all real estate professionals are licensed as brokers, so any licensed broker who joins NAR qualifies as a REALTOR®.

Sources: NAR — Membership Dues Information.

To become a REALTOR® in Connecticut, a licensed real estate agent and their broker must both join a local REALTOR® Board or Association within the state. Membership in the local board also provides the rights and benefits of Connecticut REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). The term "REALTOR®" is a federally registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a NAR member and subscribes to its Code of Ethics. Licensed agents who have not joined the REALTOR® organization are simply real estate licensees, not REALTORS®. NAR members must complete ethics training every three years.

Sources: CT DCP — RE Salesperson Initial Exam; CT DCP — RE Salesperson Licensing.

To become a REALTOR®, a licensed real estate professional must join a local REALTOR® association, which also provides membership in the state and national associations. Members must pay national dues of $156 per year (2027) plus a $45 special assessment. The principal of a real estate firm must join a REALTOR® association before any non-principal agent at that firm can join.

Sources: NAR — How to Become a Realtor; DE DPR — Real Estate Board Fees.

To become a REALTOR®, a licensed real estate agent must join a local REALTOR® association, which enrolls them in a three-way agreement with the local association, the state association (Florida REALTORS®), and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). NAR national dues are $156 per member for 2027, plus a $45 special assessment for the Consumer Advertising Campaign, and members must also pay local and state association dues. Members must adhere to NAR's Code of Ethics and complete ethics training every three-year cycle.

Sources: NAR — Membership Dues Information.

To become a REALTOR®, an individual must first hold a real estate license as a salesperson or broker, then join a local REALTOR® association, which provides membership in the state and national associations. New members must agree to abide by NAR's Code of Ethics and pay annual dues; for 2027, NAR national dues are $156 per member plus a $45 special assessment for the Consumer Advertising Campaign, totaling $201, with state and local association dues paid on top. NAR requires members to complete Code of Ethics training every three-year cycle and Fair Housing training every three years. Principals of a real estate firm must join a REALTOR® association before any non-principal agents at that firm can join.

Sources: NAR — Membership Dues Information; GA Admin Code — GREC Rules 520-1 (Licensure and Brokerage).

To become a REALTOR®, a licensed real estate agent or broker must join a local REALTOR® association, which also provides membership in the state and national associations. NAR national membership dues are $156 per year for 2027, plus a $45 annual special assessment for the Consumer Advertising Campaign, totaling $201 per member. REALTORS® agree to abide by NAR's Code of Ethics and must complete ethics training and Fair Housing training every three years.

Sources: NAR — How to Become a REALTOR®; NAR — Membership Dues Information.

To become a REALTOR® in Idaho, a licensed real estate agent must join a local REALTOR® association, which simultaneously provides membership in Idaho REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). New members must complete a New Member Orientation class within 60 days of joining and complete Code of Ethics training. REALTORS® must also complete Fair Housing training every 3 years and pay annual membership dues at the national, state, and local levels.

Sources: Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses — REC FAQs & Consumer Information; Idaho DOPL — REC FAQs & Consumer Info.

To become a REALTOR®, a licensed real estate broker must join their local REALTOR® Association and pay membership dues. Membership in the local association also includes membership in the state REALTOR® association and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). REALTORS® must uphold the NAR Code of Ethics and complete ethics training every three years. In Illinois, the entry-level license is called a broker license, so a licensee must first obtain that license before joining a REALTOR® Association.

Sources: IDFPR – Real Estate Broker 75-Hour Pre-License Curriculum (Official Document); Illinois Administrative Code – IDFPR Broker License Requirements (ilga.gov).

To become a REALTOR® in Indiana, you must first obtain an active broker license by completing a 90-hour pre-licensing course, passing the Indiana Real Estate Broker exam through Pearson VUE, affiliating with a managing broker, and submitting your license application to the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency. Once you have an active broker license number, you can apply for REALTOR® membership by joining your local REALTOR® Association and paying membership dues. REALTORS® must agree to abide by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Code of Ethics and complete ethics training every three years.

Sources: Pearson VUE — Indiana Real Estate Candidate Handbook (March 2025).

To become a REALTOR®, you must first hold an active Iowa real estate license and be sponsored by a broker who is a member of a local association of REALTORS®. You then join one of Iowa's 17 regional associations, which includes membership in the Iowa Association of REALTORS® (IAR) and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). NAR dues for 2027 are $156 per member, plus a $45 Consumer Advertising Campaign assessment, totaling $201 in national dues, with additional entrance fees and annual dues charged by the local and state associations. New members must complete NAR's Code of Ethics training, which is available at no cost.

Sources: NAR — Membership Dues Info.

To become a REALTOR®, you must first hold an active real estate license, then join your local REALTOR® association and pay applicable dues. Membership in a local association automatically includes state and national (NAR) membership, and new members must complete Code of Ethics training. For 2027, NAR national dues are $156 per member, plus a $45 special assessment for the Consumer Advertising Campaign. The Kansas Real Estate Commission does not require licensees to join any board or association; REALTOR® membership is voluntary and separate from state licensing.

Sources: NAR — How to Become a Realtor.

A licensed real estate professional becomes a REALTOR® by joining a local REALTOR® association and a state association, which entitles automatic membership in the National Association of REALTORS®. The principals of a real estate firm must join a REALTOR® association before any non-principal can join, and each firm appoints one principal as the designated REALTOR®. For 2027, NAR national dues are $156 per member plus a $45 special assessment for the Consumer Advertising Campaign, totaling $201, in addition to local and state association dues.

Sources: NAR — Membership Dues Information.

To become a REALTOR®, a licensed real estate agent must join their local REALTOR® association and pay membership dues, which enrolls them at the national, state, and local levels of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Members must abide by NAR's Code of Ethics and complete periodic ethics training. NAR national dues are $156 per member for 2027, plus a $45 special assessment for the Consumer Advertising Campaign.

Sources: NAR — Membership Dues Info; Louisiana Legislature — Statute Text (RS 37:1443).

To become a REALTOR®, you must hold a real estate license, join a local REALTOR® association (which provides membership in state and national associations), and pay membership dues. The principal of a real estate firm must join a REALTOR® association before any non-principal agents at that firm may join. For 2027, NAR national dues are $156 per member, plus a $45 special assessment for the Consumer Advertising Campaign, totaling $201 annually.

Sources: NAR — How to Become a REALTOR®; NAR — Membership Dues Information.

To become a REALTOR®, a licensed real estate agent or broker must join a local REALTOR® association, which provides membership in the state and national associations. The principal of a real estate firm must join first; once the principal joins, affiliated agents, brokers, and appraisers may join as members. National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) dues are $156 for 2027, plus a $45 special assessment for the Consumer Advertising Campaign, and members must abide by the NAR Code of Ethics. Only NAR members may use the REALTOR® designation.

Sources: NAR — Membership Dues Information.

To become a REALTOR®, a licensed real estate professional must join a local REALTOR® association and pay membership dues, which also provides membership in the state and national associations. The principal of a real estate firm must join before any non-principal agents at that firm can become members. NAR national dues for 2027 are $156 per member plus a $45 special assessment, totaling $201 annually, with additional state and local association dues that vary by board.

Sources: NAR — Membership Dues Info.

To become a REALTOR®, a licensed real estate agent or broker joins a local REALTOR® association, which also provides membership in the state and national associations. Members must pay annual dues and agree to abide by NAR's Code of Ethics. For 2027, NAR national dues are $156 plus a $45 special assessment for the Consumer Advertising Campaign, totaling $201 per member. Principals of a real estate firm must join before non-principals can join.

Sources: NAR — Membership Dues Information.

To become a REALTOR®, a licensed real estate agent must join a local REALTOR® association and pay membership dues at the local, state, and national levels. The agent must be affiliated with a broker who also holds REALTOR® membership. National Association of REALTORS® dues are $156 per year with a $45 special assessment for the Consumer Advertising Campaign, and Minnesota REALTORS® state dues are $250 per year, with local dues varying by association. For example, Minneapolis Area REALTORS® members pay $651 per year in combined dues as of 2026, covering NAR ($156), the national assessment ($45), Minnesota REALTORS® ($250), and the local association ($200).

Sources: NAR — Membership Dues Information; PSI Services LLC — Minnesota Real Estate Candidate Information Bulletin; Minnesota Realtors — Become a Member; Minneapolis Area Realtors — Dues & Fees.

To become a REALTOR®, a person who holds an active real estate license must join their local REALTOR® association, which automatically grants membership in the state association and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). NAR national dues for 2027 are $156 per member, plus a $45 special assessment for the Consumer Advertising Campaign, totaling $201 per year. Local and state association dues vary and are paid in addition to national dues. REALTORS® must complete Code of Ethics and Fair Housing training every three years as a condition of membership. Prospective members should contact their local REALTOR® association for application details and specific dues amounts.

Sources: NAR — Membership Dues Info.

To become a REALTOR®, a licensed real estate professional must join their local REALTOR® association and pay membership dues. NAR national dues are $156 per member for 2027, plus a $45 special assessment for the Consumer Advertising Campaign. The principals of a real estate firm must join a REALTOR® association before any non-principal can join. REALTORS® must abide by NAR's Code of Ethics and complete ethics training every three years.

Sources: NAR — How to Become a Realtor.

To become a REALTOR®, a licensed real estate professional must join their local REALTOR® association and pay membership dues. The principals of a real estate firm must join a REALTOR® association before any non-principal agents in that firm can join. NAR national dues are $156 per member for 2027, plus a $45 special assessment for the Consumer Advertising Campaign that is not pro-rated for new members. State and local association dues vary by area and are additional to the national dues.

Sources: NAR — Membership Dues Info; Montana DLI — RE Broker Licensing.

To become a REALTOR®, you must first obtain a real estate license, then join a local REALTOR® association at the local, state, and national levels, and pay applicable dues. NAR national dues are $156 per member for 2027, plus a $45 special assessment for the consumer advertising campaign, totaling $201 annually at the national level. The principal of a real estate firm must join a REALTOR® association before any non-principal affiliated with that firm can join.

Sources: NAR — How to Become a REALTOR; NAR — Membership Dues Info.

To become a REALTOR®, you must first hold an active real estate license, then join a local REALTOR® association, which also provides membership in the state and national associations. The principal of a real estate firm must join a REALTOR® association before any non-principal agents in that firm can join. National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) dues are $156 per year for 2027, plus a $45 special assessment for the Consumer Advertising Campaign, and members must abide by the NAR Code of Ethics.

Sources: NAR — Membership Dues Info.

To become a REALTOR®, a licensed real estate professional must join their local REALTOR® association and pay membership dues, which also provides membership in the state and national associations. The principal of a real estate firm must join before any non-principal affiliated with that firm can join. As of 2027, NAR national dues are $156 per year, plus a $45 Consumer Advertising Campaign assessment, totaling $201 annually. Members must complete Code of Ethics training and Fair Housing training every three years, and NAR does not grant real estate licenses; state real estate commissions handle licensing.

Sources: NAR — Membership Dues Information.

A REALTOR® is a licensed real estate professional who has joined the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) through a local REALTOR® association and agreed to abide by NAR's Code of Ethics. The process requires an active real estate license, membership in a local association, and payment of dues. For 2027, NAR national dues are $156 per member plus a $45 special assessment for the Consumer Advertising Campaign, totaling $201 per member annually.

Sources: NAR — Membership Dues Information.

To become a REALTOR®, you must hold an active real estate license, join the National Association of REALTORS® through a local member association, pay annual membership dues, and complete the NAR Code of Ethics training. In New Mexico, joining a local REALTOR® association also provides membership in the New Mexico Association of REALTORS® (NMAR) and NAR. For 2027, NAR national dues are $156 per member plus a $45 special assessment for the Consumer Advertising Campaign, totaling $201 per member annually.

Sources: NAR — Membership Dues Information.

To become a REALTOR®, you must first hold a valid real estate license, then join a local REALTOR® association and pay applicable dues. In New York, joining one local board automatically enrolls you in the New York State Association of REALTORS® (NYSAR) and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). NAR requires members to complete a Code of Ethics course and 2 hours of Fair Housing training every 3 years to maintain membership eligibility. The principal of a real estate firm must join a REALTOR® association before any non-principal agents at the firm can join.

Sources: NY DOS — Real Estate Salesperson Syllabus (2022); NY DOS — Become a RE Broker.

To become a REALTOR®, a licensed real estate professional must join a local REALTOR® association and pay membership dues, which also provides membership in the state and national associations. In North Carolina, NC REALTORS® serves as the state-level association, and applicants are directed to contact their local board for specific dues amounts. For 2027, National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) national dues are $156 per member, plus a $45 special assessment for the Consumer Advertising Campaign, totaling $201 at the national level. The principals of a real estate firm must join a REALTOR® association before any non-principal agents at that firm can join.

Sources: NAR — Membership Dues Information; NCREC — General Brochure (Real Estate Licensing in North Carolina, March 2024).

To become a REALTOR®, a licensed real estate professional must join a local REALTOR® association, which provides membership to the state and national associations. The principal of a real estate firm must join first before non-principal agents can join. For 2027, NAR national dues are $156 per member plus a $45 special assessment for the Consumer Advertising Campaign, totaling $201 per member annually.

Sources: NAR — Membership Dues Information.

To become a REALTOR®, a licensed real estate agent must join their local REALTOR® association and pay membership dues for the national, local, and state associations. NAR members must adhere to the NAR Code of Ethics and complete ethics training every three years. NAR represents more than 1.5 million members across nearly 1,400 local associations.

Sources: Ohio REPL — Broker License Requirements; Ohio DOC — Real Estate FAQ.

Becoming a REALTOR® requires a valid real estate license, joining a local REALTOR® association, and paying membership dues. The principal of a real estate firm must join a local association before non-principal agents can join. NAR national dues are $156 per member for 2027, plus a $45 Consumer Advertising Campaign special assessment, totaling $201. In Oklahoma, there are 17 local boards of REALTORS®, and each member can choose which board to join.

Sources: NAR — Membership Dues Info.

To become a REALTOR®, a licensed real estate broker must join a local REALTOR® association and pay membership dues, which automatically provides membership at the state and national levels. NAR national dues are $156 per year for 2027, plus a $45 special assessment for the consumer advertising campaign, totaling $201 at the national level. REALTORS® must complete Code of Ethics training every three-year cycle.

Sources: NAR — How to Become a Realtor.

A licensed real estate agent becomes a REALTOR® by joining their local REALTOR® Association and paying membership dues to local, state, and national organizations. REALTORS® must follow NAR's Code of Ethics and complete ethics training every three years. NAR had approximately 1.5 million members, with 64% holding sales agent licenses, 22% broker licenses, and 16% broker associate licenses.

Sources: PA DOS — Real Estate Commission Licensure Guide; PA Real Estate Commission — Salesperson Licensure Snapshot.

To become a REALTOR®, a licensed real estate agent must join a local REALTOR® association and pay membership dues. The principals of a real estate firm must join a REALTOR® association before any non-principal agents can join, and each firm appoints one principal as the designated REALTOR®. For 2027, NAR national dues are $156 per member plus a $45 special assessment for the Consumer Advertising Campaign, billed through the member's primary local association.

Sources: NAR — Membership Dues Info.

To become a REALTOR®, a licensed real estate agent must join a local REALTOR® association and pay membership dues, which automatically provides membership in the state and national associations. NAR national dues are $156 per year plus a $45 special assessment for the Consumer Advertising Campaign, totaling $201 annually for 2027, with state and local dues additional and varying by location. The principal of a real estate firm must join a REALTOR® association before any non-principal can join. REALTORS® must adhere to NAR's Code of Ethics, which is an association requirement, not a state licensing requirement in South Carolina.

Sources: NAR — Membership Dues Information; SC LLR — RE Renewal FAQ.

To become a REALTOR® in South Dakota, a licensed real estate professional must join a local board or Association of REALTORS®, which automatically extends membership to the state association (South Dakota REALTORS®) and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). NAR requires members to complete Code of Ethics training of at least 2 hours and 30 minutes every 2 years. For 2027, NAR national dues are $156 per member plus a $45 special assessment for the consumer advertising campaign, totaling $201. REALTOR® membership is separate from state licensing, which is obtained through the South Dakota Real Estate Commission.

Sources: SD Realtors — Online Courses; SD DLR — RE License Types & Requirements; NAR — Membership Dues Info.

A licensed real estate agent becomes a REALTOR® by joining a local REALTOR® association, which automatically provides membership in Tennessee REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Tennessee has 20 local associations. Sales agents may join any board in which their broker holds membership, while brokers may join any local board or association. NAR members must agree to abide by the NAR Code of Ethics.

Sources: TN Commerce Support — Pre-Licensing Requirements & Exam FAQs; TN TREC — PSI & Exam Information.

Becoming a REALTOR® requires three steps: obtain a real estate license, join a local REALTOR® association, and pay membership dues. Membership in a local association provides membership in the state and national associations. Principals of a real estate firm must join before non-principal agents at the firm can join. NAR membership is voluntary and separate from state licensure through TREC. For 2027, NAR national dues are $156 per member, plus a $45 special assessment for the Consumer Advertising Campaign, totaling $201 per year at the national level.

Sources: NAR — Membership Dues Information.

To become a REALTOR®, a licensed real estate agent must join their local REALTOR® association and pay membership dues. NAR national dues were $156 per year as of 2024, plus a $45 special assessment for the consumer advertising campaign. Members must agree to abide by NAR's Code of Ethics and complete ethics training and Fair Housing training every three years. Only NAR members may use the REALTOR® trademark.

Sources: NAR — How to Become a Realtor.

To become a REALTOR®, a licensee must obtain a real estate license, affiliate with a brokerage, and join a local board or Association of REALTORS®, which automatically extends membership to the state and national associations. New members must complete Code of Ethics training and New Member Orientation within 90 days of the local board application date. NAR members must complete Code of Ethics and Fair Housing training every three years.

Sources: Vermont OPR — RE Broker & Salesperson Administrative Rules (PDF).

A REALTOR® is a licensed real estate agent who has also joined the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), a private professional organization. To become a REALTOR®, a licensee must join a local REALTOR® association and pay membership dues, which provides membership at the state and national levels; for 2027, NAR national dues total $201 per member ($156 plus a $45 special assessment). No exam or extra coursework is required. Virginia state law requires a license to practice real estate but does not require any licensee to be a REALTOR®.

Sources: NAR — Membership Dues Information; NAR — How to Become a Realtor.

Becoming a REALTOR® requires three steps: obtain a real estate license, join a local REALTOR® association, and pay membership dues. NAR national dues are $156 per member for 2027, plus a $45 special assessment for the Consumer Advertising Campaign. Membership starts at the local association level, which provides state and national membership, and the principal of a real estate firm must join before non-principal agents can join.

Sources: NAR — Membership Dues Information.

To become a REALTOR®, you must first hold a real estate license, then join a local REALTOR® association, which automatically enrolls you in the state and national associations. In West Virginia, joining a local WV board provides membership in the West Virginia Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) through a single combined dues payment. NAR national dues are $156 per year for 2027, plus a $45 special assessment for the consumer advertising campaign. Members must agree to abide by NAR's Code of Ethics, and only NAR members may use the term "REALTOR®."

Sources: NAR — How to Become a Realtor.

To become a REALTOR®, a licensed real estate agent or broker must join their local REALTOR® association and pay membership dues, which grants membership in the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). NAR members must adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and complete ethics training every three years. NAR represents over 1.5 million members across nearly 1,400 local associations and 54 state and territory associations.

Sources: WI DSPS — Real Estate Salesperson; WI DSPS — Real Estate Broker.

A licensed real estate agent becomes a REALTOR® by joining the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) through a local REALTOR® association and paying membership dues. For 2027, NAR national dues are $156 per member, plus a $45 special assessment for the Consumer Advertising Campaign, totaling $201. REALTORS® must complete Code of Ethics training and Fair Housing training every three years. A state license gives the legal right to sell real estate, but the REALTOR® designation requires NAR membership.

Sources: NAR — Membership Dues Information.