The Iowa Association of REALTORS® is the state’s largest real estate professional organization, representing more than 7,000 members and affiliates.

Not all real estate licensees are REALTORS®. A REALTOR® is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, a state association of REALTORS® and a local Board of REALTORS®. By joining the REALTOR® organization, a real estate professional pledges to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and its standards of professionalism, integrity and competence.

The term REALTOR® is a registered and protected trademark and may only be used by real estate licensees who are REALTOR® members.

A real estate license must be obtained in order to become an Iowa REALTOR®. Real Estate licenses are granted by the Iowa Real Estate Commission, a state government agency. The Iowa Association of REALTORS® is not affiliated with the Iowa Real Estate Commission, but the Iowa Association of REALTORS® pledges to help the Iowa Real Estate Commission enforce Iowa's Real Estate License Law.

• Must be 18 years of age - no residency or citizenship requirement
• Not have an application rejected in this or any other state in the last 12 months
• Complete the 60 hour pre-license test course
• Successfully pass the state and national portions of the examination
• Complete the 36 hour New Agent Training course
• Undergo the IREC background check process
• Be sponsored by (work for) a broker who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, the Iowa Association of REALTORS®, and his/her local REALTOR® board.
• Obtain errors and omissions insurance
  

To become a REALTOR®, your Iowa broker also must be a REALTOR® member. Many Iowa real estate companies have career information on their websites. For a list of Iowa REALTOR® companies in your area, visit www.SeeIowaHomes.com.

The Iowa Young REALTORS® group has compiled an informational brochure for those interested in a career in real estate. This brochure includes estimated costs and other important information for new REALTORS®.

View the REALTOR® Expectations Brochure