NAR Library & Archives has already done the research for you. References (formerly Field Guides) offer links to articles, eBooks, websites, statistics, and more to provide a comprehensive overview of perspectives. EBSCO articles (E) are available only to NAR members and require the member's nar.realtor login.

What Is License Reciprocity?  

See "Broker and Salesperson License Reciprocity and Portability" from the State Issues Tracker* (National Association of REALTORS®, November 2019) *Requires nar.realtor username/password.

Surveys on License Reciprocity

Real Estate License Reciprocity & Portability Guide 2020 (Fit Small Business, Sep. 3, 2020)

Occupational Licensing Legislation Database (National Conference of State Legislatures, Jun. 19, 2020)

Real Estate License Reciprocity & Portability (Placester.com, Apr. 30, 2019)

Recent Advances

Is Occupational Licensing a Barrier to Interstate Migration? (American Economic Journal: Economic Policy, Aug. 2020) E

New Law Will Make It Easier for Military Spouses to Keep Licenses During a PCS (Military.com, Dec. 26, 2019)

NCSL Occupational Licensing Consortium Case Study Reports (American Institutes for Research, Nov. 2019)

Organizations to Contact for More Information

Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO)
150 North Wacker Drive, Suite 920
Chicago, Illinois 60606-1682
312-300-4800
http://www.arello.org

Real Estate Educators Association
7739 E. Broadway, #337
Tuscon, Arizona 85710
(520) 609-2380
http://www.reea.org

eBooks & Other Resources

eBooks.realtor.org

The following eBooks and digital audiobooks are available to NAR members:

Real Estate License Exams for Dummies® (eBook)

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