If you want to get into the exciting world of selling property, you have to jump through certain hoops. Realtors are one of the most highly regulated professions in the country, and so both the State that you practice in, and your professional organization are going to ask that you have certain credentials. First, you have to become a member of the National Association of Realtors, as group that lends guidance and accountability to the field. Also, you must get your proper licenses from the government authorities. Depending on where you live, this could be as many as township, county, and even federal licenses.