ILLINOIS REAL ESTATE: MAINTAIN YOUR LICENSE
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Your Go-To for Illinois Real Estate Continuing Education
Real Estate Institute is now part of Aceable, one of the top names in online real estate education. That means your license renewal just got easier, faster, and more flexible.
You’ve put in the work to build your career. Now make your continuing education work for you. Renew your license, stay sharp, and stay ahead, with flexible courses that fit your busy schedule.
What you can count on:
- Simple CE courses that satisfy the curren renewal requirements.
- Engaging, up-to-date content created by active real estate pros.
- Friendly support from experts who know licensing inside and out.
Brokers
Whether you're a seasoned professional or renewing your license for the first time, our tailored programs meet all your IL RE Broker Post-License and CE requirements. Enroll today to stay compliant.
Residential Leasing Agents
One course is all you need! We have provided continuing education to more Illinois residential leasing agents than any other school. Our students love our straightforward, one-course CE solutions. Complete the online course any time on any device.
Managing Brokers
Complete your requirements with our Online or Webinar package. Both options have no final exam and satisfy the REALTOR® Code of Ethics training requirement. Get the continuing education you need to renew your Illinois real estate license today!
FAQs
Are Real Estate Institute's courses approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)?
Yes. Real Estate Institute offers continuing education programs approved by the IDFPR and specifically designed to satisfy license renewal requirements.
What are the Continuing Education (CE) requirements for IL Real Estate Brokers?
Brokers licensed by the IDFPR must complete 12 hours of continuing education during each renewal period.*
- 6-hour core course
- 6 hours of elective courses including 1-hour course in Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
*NOTE: Brokers renewing for the first time do not require continuing education. Instead, they must complete 45 hrs of Post-License Education and at least one (1) hour of Sexual Harassment Prevention training.
Is Real Estate Institute approved by the IDFPR as a pre-license school?
Real Estate Institute is an approved Illinois education provider of pre-licensing by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). We offer courses that are required as prerequisites for the Leasing Agent, Broker, and Managing Broker licensing examinations.
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Which IL real estate license type is right for me?
Choosing the right Illinois real estate license depends on your career goals and the level of responsibility you're seeking. We offer high-quality programs for various license types, including Residential Leasing, Broker, and Managing Broker licenses, each with its own scope of responsibilities and set of requirements. For a detailed comparison, please review our license comparison guide.
Does your school offer financial aid, or can I pay the course tuition in installments?
Real Estate Institute is partnered with Affirm to offer financing options enabling students to enroll today and pay later. Options include paying in 3, 6, or 12 monthly installments with interest rates ranging from 10-36% APR. View Financing Options
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Illinois Real Estate License Act of 2000 (Administrative Rules)
Source: Illinois General Assembly
Illinois Real Estate License Act of 2000 (Law)
Source: Illinois General Assembly