How Long Does it Take to Become a Realtor?
Being a Realtor signifies membership in the National Association of Realtors (NAR), a professional association that adheres to a strict code of ethics. Becoming a Realtor is mandatory for real estate agents who work in a brokerage that is affiliated with NAR but it is not mandatory for a real estate brokerage to join NAR. While there is no test qualifying an agent for membership as a Realtor, he or she will undergo extensive training, testing and certification before receiving a license to sell real estate. The average time it takes to become a real estate agent is three months.
