Alabama
Reciprocity: Full reciprocity. Agents will need to take a six-hour course and apply for an Alabama real estate license.
Portability: Cooperative
For more information, visit Alabama’s Real Estate Commission page.
Alaska
Reciprocity: None. To participate in real estate transactions in Alaska, you will need to go through the state’s entire licensing training and exam.
Portability: Physical Location
For more information, visit Alaska’s Real Estate Commission page.
Arizona
Reciprocity: It’s complicated. Arizona does not have formal reciprocity with other states, however, it does recognize out-of-state licenses, provided that the agent is an Arizona resident and has held an out-of-state license for at least one year. Agents will still need to pass a state-specific course and prove residency.
Portability: Cooperative
For more information, visit Arizona’s Department of Real Estate page.
Arkansas
Reciprocity: Partial. Arkansas has reciprocity with Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Washington, and West Virginia.
Portability: Physical Location
For more information, visit Arkansas’ Real Estate Commission page.
California
Reciprocity: None. To obtain a license in California, out-of-state agents must go through the required steps, including passing a written exam.
Portability: Physical Location
For more information, visit California’s Department of Real Estate page.
Colorado
Reciprocity: Full reciprocity. Agents licensed in any state may practice in Colorado as long as they have been licensed for at least two years. They will need to pass the state portion of the Colorado Real Estate Broker’s Exam.
Portability: Cooperative
For more information, visit Colorado’s Division of Real Estate page.
Connecticut
Reciprocity: Partial. Connecticut has reciprocity with Alabama, Colorado,…