Does Arizona need additional real estate licensees but not attorneys,  security guards or private investigators? 

I'm kind of neutral on it. But it could lead to issues. I was licensed in New York and you would think it was no big deal to move to North Carolina... but lots of aspects of NC law were very different and I'm also licensed in South Carolina, where it's also different from NC and those differences can be subtle but can have a huge impact if you do it wrong.

Well if it encourages people to move to AZ that might be a good thing. But at the same time it does allow people from other states to take jobs from Arizonians. I think they went through something similar in the United Kingdom. It actually helped the economy, but they didn't like people from other parts of the EU coming in and taking their jobs. The result is Brexit, which may ultimately wreck the economy in the U.K.

Time will tell if it works here or not.

WELLLLL . . . you may not forget what you already knew by crossing the border, but we don't know what you actually knew before you crossed border. I am not in favor of broker reciprocity.

Interesting that lawyers cannot do it. Wonder why? Not really!

I'm good with it. I think it's helpful for those that either want or need to relocate to AZ get up and rolling faster without sitting thru a ton of hours just for the sake of putting in hours on material already fully understood.

I think it's a great idea....certainly makes it easier to relocate if you're a licensed professional....

That applies to most states on surveyor, registered professional engineers licenses as well. You think these busy experienced folks have time to spend two days taking 16 hour exam in 12 other states. That is 32 days? 

I think this is a good idea. I am now waiting for a job offer.

Looks like if you do not have a gun or an attorney you are in like flint!

Wonder if they would take some used politicians from NY!

Well since they are testing for the state's laws and requirements and the federal knowledge and laws would be the same in all states I see no issue with it. As long as I am understanding what you are saying accurately.

Chuck Willman UtahHomes.me good idea, but it can have positive and negative impact.

It could very well draw agents like myself Chuck Willman UtahHomes.me . In fact it may draw me there sooner than later!

Hmmm, now that suggests we are all the same.

I like it.  It's basically a 50 state reciprocity agreement.  I looked into Nevada last year for kicks.  Their reciprocity agreement is that a CA Broker can become a NV agent after taking just the Nevada legal section of the exam.  Broker still requires years and transaction experience in Nevada.

I like it...Instead of "taxing" more...they are inviting people to come live there

Interesting information. 

Everyone can have a real estate license !

I'm sure those state legislatures know what they are doing.

Interesting, let’s see how it works

I wonder how many people will know the AZ law versus laws where they came from. Up here you can become licensed by just taking the state law portion of the test and some education. Its pretty simple and easy. 

I guess time will tell the story!

I was not aware of this. At first blush overall it sounds like a good idea. The exceptions are interesting!

It is interesting but I don't think it will affect me unless California decides to follow Arizona's example.

That would certainly make it easier to relocate!

Interesting to say the least.  A

I like the concept. I do think a mandatory class on AZ real estate law should be required.

Mutual recognition for all if they pass state law exams? Not a bad idea. Arizona must be trying to attract professionals as most states tend to be very protective of their local licensees and try to make licensing difficult to keep competition away.

Time will tell how this all unfolds. 

Damn! I knew they would exclude attorneys!

Interesting, is there or is there not a test required for the Arizona specific information? 

I thought your broker had to get licensed in other states before agents could get licensed in other states.

Seems like a sensible program, not that many differences in the licensing laws.

WOW! Lawyers and private investigators are more critical with regards to licensing than doctors and real estate professionals - makes sense to me! NOT!

How interesting. Moving to Arizona!

I can see how it would be a benefit although the laws there may be different from my state of Tn.  So I think one would really need to educate themselves.

Interesting I must say.

Wonder why they decided to drop the state portion.  Each state has different rules.

 Dan,  Your comments here are well-taken and would make an excellent blog,

Sounds like Arizona might have heeded the call for less regulation, when appropriate.  Requiring the test for only the AZ specific laws/regulations makes sense. Recognizing experience is also appropriate, even though it might not have occurred in AZ.  Since AZ draws a significant amount of retirees, it allows them to stay in the workforce as much as they desire.

Good to know...