Real estate licenses in US are issued by state government through agencies like real estate commission or board of professional licensing. These licenses provide agents and brokers the legal ability to represent a home seller or buyer in the process of buying or selling real estate.
Real estate agents, real estate brokers and realty companies are required to be licensed for conducting real estate transactions in the United States. Real estate agents are generally licensed to work only under the supervision of real estate brokers or real estate firms.