How to Become a REALTOR®

Are you interested in helping to make dreams come true?

REALTORS® are members of a local, state and national organization dedicated to helping them to succeed.

The process begins locally. When you join a local association of REALTORS®, you automatically become a member of the state (Tennessee REALTORS®) and national (National Association of REALTORS®) associations. There are 1,200+ local associations (also called boards) and 54 state and territory associations of REALTORS®—including 20 local associations right here in Tennessee. 

To get started, find your local association and contact them.

Become a Member

Become a Tennessee REALTOR®

There are two ways to join our Tennessee REALTORS® — each is based on whether you are currently a member of the National Association of REALTORS®.

      1. If you are not a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, you may be eligible to join one of our boards/associations as a primary member.
      2. If you are a member in another state, you are eligible to join as a secondary member.

Primary Membership

In order to join our association as a primary member, you must contact one of our local boards. Which board or boards you are eligible to join is based on whether you are a sales agent, broker, certified licensed appraiser, licensed community association manager or a person who is in sympathy with the objectives of our association.

  • If you are a sales agent, you are eligible to join any of the boards/associations in which your broker is a member.
  • If you are a broker, you may join any one of our local boards/associations.
  • If you are none of the above, you may be eligible to join as an Affiliate member. Contact any one of our local boards/associations.

Secondary Membership

If you have a primary membership in the National Association of REALTORS® through another state, then your membership options with us are as follows.

You may join:

    1. the Tennessee REALTORS® only. (Benefits include online access to Tennessee REALTORS® contract forms, legislative updates, our Tennessee REALTORS® weekly newsletter, our Tennessee REALTORS® monthly Governmental Affairs newsletter, networking at the state level, discounts from our Affinity Partners, and discounts for Tennessee REALTORS® classes and conferences.)
    2. both a Tennessee local board/association and Tennessee REALTORS®.
    3. Click HERE for a Tennessee REALTORS® Secondary Membership Form.
Resources for Aspiring REALTORS®

National Association of REALTORS®

Courses needed to earn your license (The CE Shop)

State licensure information from the Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC)

The Manual of Tennessee Real Estate (for purchase)

Tennessee Real Estate Pre-Licensing Study Guide (for purchase)

Ready to get started? Find your local REALTOR® association.

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